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Guide To Fix Xfinity Remote Not Working Issue

This Guide to fix Xfinity Remote not working issue. Learn how you can make your Xfinity remote working again.

By Rakesh KhushwahaPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Guide To Fix Xfinity Remote Not Working Issue
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Hopefully, you want to quickly get rid of the Xfinity remote not working problem, right? If you are looking for instant solutions then luckily you are at an exact site.

This article will guide you with the best, most effective, and smart solutions. Hopefully, you will get free from the issues after following the steps stated in this article for how to overcome Xfinity remote is not working issue.

Do You Know?

Some of you may know or some may not know that Xfinity has two different types of remote.

  1. Standard IR remote {Infrared}.
  2. Enhanced remote {Point anywhere}

And also, both resetting processes are also different. Both also have different features or few are similar. By the way, both are used for remoting Xfinity streaming players.

How You Can Know Which Remote You Have?

Open the battery compartment on your remote if you see a button {Remote Pairing button} there on the remote this means that your remote type is enhanced {Point anywhere} if the button is not there then it is Standard IR remote.

What’s The Difference Between Both The Remotes?

If you are eager to know what’s different in both the infrared and point anywhere tv remote then you can continue reading but if not then look forward to the steps to reset the device.

So, basically, the standard IR remotes need direct signals to control xfinity remotes, if the signals would break because of any barrier then it won’t work. On the other hand, the Enhanced point anywhere xfinity remote is wireless or does not need a direct point towards tv to control it.

Ways To Fix Xfinity Remote Is Not Working | Quick Guide

The very easy way to resolve Xfinity remote not working issue is to reset Xfinity remote properly. Kindly follow the steps for an accurate reset.

How To Reset Stand IR Xfinity Remote

The IR standard remote can’t be reset but if you are facing hurdles with it then you can follow the guidelines shared with you, look below…

If there were anything in between your Xfinity tv and remote then kindly remove it. Even if a person is standing in front of these devices then you can face an Xfinity remote not working issue.

Look for the batteries, it can be possible that if the batteries would be weak then you will surely face issues with your remote. So, better would be to replace the batteries.

Do not forget to check the internet connection. Sometimes, the remote is all set but because of no internet connection, the user would be unable to get access to the streaming player.

How To Reset Enhanced Xfinity Remote

So, now it’s time to reset the enhanced Xfinity remote, there is nothing hard to reset it, it is as much easy as you think.

So, firstly you have to remove the batteries from the remote.

After that, turn off your tv and then unplug the cable.

Now, you have to wait for at least 15 to 20 seconds, after that plug in the wires again.

When the home screen displays, Insert the batteries.

Now, you will see the pairing button there on the bottom of the remote {In the battery compartment} kindly hold that button till the flashlight does not turn on.

Wait for the device to connect to the internet.

If you see a pairing notification on the screen then you are done with the Resetting process.

And there you go. See how easy it was to reset the Xfinity remote. If the person is willing or confident to do something then he or she can easily do it. No one can stop them, right?

NOTE

Resetting your device may definitely help to smoothen the operating of the gadget. After resetting your device the gadget will work more nicely or without showing any hurdles.

Also, resetting is a process that must proceed on your device from time to time. If it doesn’t take place then slowly your gadget starts destroying. But don’t worry, you are safe from his trouble.

At Closing

Hopefully, this article will be beneficial to you, is it? That’s brilliant, actually, this is what we are waiting for. Now, you can easily get full access to the streaming player with an Xfinity remote.

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