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Saturday, February 5th, 2011 11:14 PM

Guide on how to Program AT&T Remote Control to your TV

Here's a guide on how to Program the AT&T Universal Remote Control to your TV.

 

Click Here for the Link. It also includes the codes for different brands of TV. If the guide help you please put a FeedBack or Rate me on the guide website.

 

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Previous Sup - AT&T Uverse

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12 years ago

dyoung78 - You are correct. The code for customizing the volume control is 955.
Press att/ok - 955 - att-enter to have the volume always control the STB.

If you leave out the att button the control will follow whichever mode button is pressed. Since you want the att button to be active to change channels this may be a good choice.

Just curious why you want the STB control instead of the TV.

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12 years ago

dyoung78 - Rereading your post I think your request was for an HT like amplifier/receiver. not the STB. Been reading too many posts where people call the STB a receiver.

But the answer is the same - If you press the aux button the volume control will always be the Sony. No mode button & you need to press the aux button while watching to control the Sony.
How about turning everything on at once? Code - 977.
Press att/ok- 977- att- tv-dvd-aux -enter Then one power push turns everything on.

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11 years ago

I tried every single one and none of them worked. We have just come to accept that we have to use two remotes - bummer.

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11 years ago

kathmat - You cannot find a code for your TV?? What is make & model?

How about a Logitech Harmony? Least expensive is a model 200 refurb at newegg.com, $18 incl shipping.

I have recommended to many people that were unable to find codes to support their devices with the U-verse remote that they get a Logitech Harmony remote.
 
Many of those people feel they do not want to, or should not have to, spend their own money for a remote.
 
Others, have a very complex setup and are willing to spend their money to maximize their viewing experience.

The U-verse remote is effective for some subset of basic control functions on the most popular equipment, The Harmony provides full control of complex setups across a broader range of equipment.

Until sometime in 2011 the Harmony only offered expensive models (over $100). In 2011 they introduced the model 300 ($30) followed by the model 200 ($20). These only support one activity (Not many for a Harmony, but same as U-verse) - Watch TV.
 
This writeup shows that, even though the basic descriptions sound the same, there are functional advantages to the Harmony. The question is - Is it worth spending $$ for the Harmony.

Basic Similarity (Logitech Harmony Model 300 vs. U-verse remote) -
 
Both can control four devices (STB, TV, DVD, Aux) under one activity - Watch TV.

Logitech Harmony Model 300 advantages -
 
Must be able to do something no other remote can do to convince you to spend $30 to buy it so Logitech can make a profit.
 
Monster library of supported devices built on budget for expensive remotes (amazing how libraries grow over the years).

You can predetermine support of make & model via web site (http://myremotesetup.com/EasyZapper/New/Main.asp?WebProcessAction=Start&ReturnUrl=%2FEasyZapper%2F%2E%2FNew%2FProcSpice%2Flanding%2Easp&ClassId=PrSpice%2EProcSpice&RelativePath=ProcSpice%2F ).
Since device support is defined in detail, a Logitech customer service rep (CSR) can help with any problems. When anything new comes out it can be added to your existing remote via download.
 
To program - Enter device make model in computer  based wizard. When device is supported, all functions are supported. IR signals can be learned from device remote.
 
IR/function/button  map - You can map any button to any function. You can pick buttons based on your preference, instead of someone else's. Logitech can add any new IR code format to function mapping via download. CSR can download changes that affect only you,
 
Watch TV button - Turns on/off programmed devices. Sets correct input. Ability to sequence devices and introduce delay between devices.
 
Change from Watch TV mode to individual device control with one button push and vice-versa. Same volume/mute buttons will affect different devices (STB, TV, HT) depending on device selected and the one user selected for the Watch TV activity. Note that the U-verse phantom mute can be un-muted with four logical button pushes - device mode, STB, mute, return to watch TV mode.
 
Able to buy more advanced remotes for more money - Each step up adds more devices, more activities(e.g. Watch OTA, Watch DVD, Watch TV with HT sound), more display (LCD screen) of functions & recharge-ablity .

Multiple activities appears to be a concept unique to the Logitech Harmony. It allows the same buttons to be programmed to different sets of inputs/functions/devices based on what the viewer is watching (i.e. an activity). The button map is unique to the activity. It can be as similar or different between activities/devices as you need it to be. Each activity has its own start up sequence to power up the selected devices & set inputs needed for continuity. It is especially valuable for complex setups and/or people with only basic knowledge of the operation of the remote.
 
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U-verse remote limitations -
 
U-verse  remote is provided free to watch U-verse TV. Support for some functions on some other devices is included so that it can be called "universal". But there is no business driver to spend money to assure full support of all functions on all possible devices .
 
Limited library of supported devices. Vague lists by type/mfgr. No model detail. No definitive/comprehensive list of codes. No "not supported" statement. If support is not accomplished, there is no way to find out if it should be supported until you find that the remote works for you. Since device support is not defined in detail, customer service rep cannot help with problems.
 
To program- Enter an arbitrary code that may be difficult (or impossible) to determine or step through every possible entry using the search method. Possibly finding some partially supported sets along the way.  No IR learning.
 
IR/function/button  map - Button/IR map cannot change (need new physical remote). IR/function map can only change if U-verse globally changes STB software. No ability to provide individual tuning.
 
Watch TV (ATT/power) -  Turns on/off programmed devices. Does not set input. No ability to sequence devices or introduce delay.
 
Default mode of operation is Watch TV (Channel change on STB, Volume on TV, Power up STB/TV). To vary operation requires reprogramming with more arbitrary codes applied to individual functions. No clear distinction between Watch TV and individual device control (i.e. It is difficult to change operation between Watch TV and controlling individual devices by programming with codes.)

To clear phantom mute - att/ok - 955 - att - enter - mute - att/ok - 955 - tv - enter. 12 button pushes, where two are two finger. If you can remember how to do it.
 
Point anywhere remote is the only extra cost upgrade - provides RF (with STB pairing) and learning IR.

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11 years ago

You dont happen to know any additional codes for Bose Cinemate GS II by chance? Nothing seems to work. FINALLY was able to get the Samsung BluRay set up. A code not listed by Uverse. SBR Model BD-D6500 @ code 2483 thanks to a post I came across. 

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11 years ago

mstaylor2511 -
Google U-verse remote code for bose & you will get many codes to try. You did see my earlier post that you need to change the volume setting??

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11 years ago

yup. tried that. even reset the uverse back to factory settings and started over. no go. I did get several codes yesterday from BOSE to try on the BOSE remote to set up the uverse box (mfg. by Cisco). Stop gap measure, I know but worth a try. Thanks

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10 years ago

 

I have not been able to enter any codes for the Samsung HDTV. The S10-S1 always comes back with the invalid response when entering codes. This is a new TV and I had previously entered the codes for a Sharp TV. Do I need to clear those codes before entering a new code or is there something else that I am missing?

 

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10 years ago

hawkmothmvp - You do not need to remove one code to add another. You should not have to, but you could try a factory dfault reset, just to clear the remote.

As the first step - You are doing the TV & OK buttons together?? Some settings use att/OK, but devices use the correct mode button. If you want to use other mode buttons for TV, there is a mode change first.

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10 years ago

I have been pressing the TV & OK buttons. I get the double flash to signify it is in programming mode. It's just when I enter any code, I get the long light signifying that it was an invalid code. I have multiple remotes and they all do the same thing. Are there new codes? Should I get a new remote?

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