03-18-2018
08:57 AM
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03-18-2018
09:05 AM
by
RogersCilio
Can I setup my TV and Rogers box with two different remote controls without conflicts?
Because sometime we can not find the remote control it was misplaced somewhere by the kids.
03-18-2018 09:17 AM
Yes, you can set up your TV and STB with as many different remotes as you want. I have mine set up with the Rogers Atlas remote, Rogers Champion remote, Harmony remote, and Samsung IR and RF remotes. Kids losing remotes is one reason I have so many.
03-22-2018
10:16 PM
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03-22-2018
10:21 PM
by
RogersZia
Problem using WATCH CABLE button
I recently picked up a new NextBox and it came with the URC2125 remote. I went through the steps of setting it up and I can control the box and TV properly, in their individual modes. I proceeded to set up the WATCH CABLE button. It turns everything OFF, but only turns the digital box ON, NOT the TV. To be sure, I can turn the TV on if I put in TV mode and press the power button. The TV is an Insignia 39". Any suggestions?
Thanks.
03-23-2018 09:29 PM - edited 03-23-2018 09:29 PM
Hello @PatrickSL,
Thank you for your post and welcome to the Rogers Community Forums! 😃
I know how important it is to have the remote setup the way you like. It makes it much more convenient having to press one button to turn on all of your devices instead of turning each one on individually.
Please follow the steps below to set up the Watch Cable button:
1. Press and hold SETUP until the mode key blinks twice.
2. Press the WATCH CABLE key.
3. Press each mode key that you wish to turn ON when you watch cable TV.
4. Press and hold SETUP until the mode key blinks twice. Your new setting is saved.
It's important that each step is done seamlessly as a few seconds of inactivity on the remote will cause it to time-out and you have to start from step 1 again. You can also Click Here to visit the website for more programming options for the remote.
I hope this helps!
RogersTony
03-23-2018 09:36 PM - edited 03-23-2018 09:38 PM
I understand how to program the the Watch Cable button. As mentioned, both devices can be turned off together, however ONLY the box will turn ON.
box on + TV on: Watch Cable turns both off.
box off + TV off: Watch Cable turns box on only.
03-24-2018 01:29 PM
03-24-2018 03:18 PM
Interesting idea, I can give it a try I suppose, but....
the thing is though, if I'm in tv mode, I can press the power button to successfully turn it on or off. Why would the power button issue a different signal than the watch cable button?
03-24-2018 05:14 PM
When the Cable button is presses, the Power or Watch TV button should turn the TV and Cable box on and off at the same time. When any other device button is pressed, the Power only controls that device. With the old Atlas remote, you could often get the TV and STB out of sync if one of the other buttons has been accidentally pressed before the Power button, but with the new remote, pressing the Watch TV button always does the same thing no matter which device button has been pressed. But if you want to play a CD, then press the Audio button, then the Power button, just like with the old remote. Or if you want to use an app on your Smart TV without turning on the Cable box, press TV, then Power.
03-24-2018 08:33 PM
03-24-2018 10:59 PM
@MrMontagoose wrote:
Yeah, that sounds like a toggle in tv mode. Then I don't understand. Maybe you need to hold it pointed at the tv longer?
I found with the old Atlas remote I have to be careful not to move it too quickly when pressing the Power button, especially if the TV sensor and STB are located further away from each other. Otherwise one or other won't get the signal and end up out of sync.