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When I use them, A brings up the help screen, B the accessibility options screen, and, for some reason, C brings up the Sports App. D doesn't appear to do anything.

Comcast should have taken a page from (I think it was) AT&T's playbook, and have the C button turn closed captioning on and off.

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This is lousy, it is not helpful you have some nerve posting that your site is awesome it is awful

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@ThatDonGuy@user_172510 The D button erases recordings and previous viewed apps.

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For the "B" key, there is a setting where hitting it twice will toggle closed captioning on and off. I think the default toggles Descriptive Audio. I think toggling CC is more helpful and use it sometimes.

The "D" key as noted is for deleting in some situations, but only when there is a tiny note on-screen where the "D" is inside the diamond shape.

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Not "Channels And Programming" related....................... Concern moved here to the proper help section.

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Hello @user_172510, thank you for reaching out to us for help with your remote! The A, B, C, and D buttons are Shortcut Keys and are used to help quickly navigate menus or to complete a task. We have a user manual here: XR2 and XR5 Remote Control Buttons and Functions - Xfinity Support, that will explain the functionality of the different remotes and what the buttons do. I will also leave a description here of what these specific buttons do.

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Sports App Issue. Keep getting error APPS-04233-Hit the C button, , click Program under Watch Now or find a game, and I get an APPS-04233 error. Happy on all STBs, rebooted modem and boxes, tech support doesnt know what to do, (ITs NOT the remote). I can tune to the channel manually or use voice remote and programming shows just fine. But it will not work when using C Any ideas?

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What are A B C D buttons on remote | Xfinity Community Forum? ›

My universal remote has ABCD buttons. What are they for? The buttons, as seen on these 4-device universal remotes perform various commands depending on the device being controlled. For GE, Philips and UltraPro remotes, these buttons can be used to control advanced DVR functions or a cable or satellite set-top box.

What does the ABCD buttons do on remote? ›

My universal remote has ABCD buttons. What are they for? The buttons, as seen on these 4-device universal remotes perform various commands depending on the device being controlled. For GE, Philips and UltraPro remotes, these buttons can be used to control advanced DVR functions or a cable or satellite set-top box.

What is the B key on Flex remote? ›

Set Your Accessibility Shortcut (Remotes With B button Only)

When you press the B button twice on your remote (also known as your Accessibility Shortcut), Xfinity Flex will turn on Voice Guidance by default.

How do I use the letters on my Xfinity remote? ›

Search X1 with the Remote Control Keypad
  1. Press the xfinity button on the remote.
  2. Use the right arrow or left arrow button to navigate to Search.
  3. Press OK on the remote.
  4. Use the keypad's alphanumeric keys to enter your search term. ...
  5. As you enter numbers, they'll appear at the top of the screen.

Where is the B key on Xfinity remote? ›

Xfinity Voice Remote Notes

The B button is a small, square button located just above the number 2 button on the XR11 remote and above the right arrow button on the XR15.

What are the yellow blue red and green buttons for on remote? ›

Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control
  • RED: EXIT (closes the menu on the TV)
  • GREEN: INFO (displays information about the TV such as the resolution)
  • YELLOW: BROADCAST (switches the TV broadcast type)
  • BLUE: INPUT (switches the TV input)

What are the 4 colored buttons on a TV remote? ›

Typically, the remote's red, green, yellow, and blue buttons can be used for various functions depending on the device being controlled and the user's preferences. Here are some common uses of the buttons: Red button: This button is usually used to stop or cancel an action.

What does ABCD mean on Xfinity remote? ›

By default, the A key is Help, the B key is Day-, the C key is Day+ and the D key is Descriptive Video Service (DVS) on/off. You can set these buttons to replay, go to Xfinity On Demand, jump ahead 24 hours in the On-Screen Guide and more.

What is the mike button on remote? ›

Look for the microphone icon or button on your remote. This icon indicates that the remote control supports voice recognition. For Google TV™ models: The TV must be set up as Google TV for voice recognition to work via the remote control.

What is a key on a TV remote? ›

A TV Key associates a brand or memorable word with a numeric code. Viewers enter the TV Key word by matching the letters to numbers on their television remote control.

What buttons do I press to program my xfinity remote? ›

Press and hold the xfinity and Info buttons for five seconds. Wait for the Voice Remote light to change from red to green. Follow the instructions by entering the three-digit, on-screen pairing code.

How do I control my xfinity remote with TV menu? ›

To access the main menu, press the xfinity button on your remote. Then, use the left arrow button or the right arrow button to browse through the menu. Choose from any of the following and press the OK button: Notifications: If you have new, unread notifications, a blue dot will appear above this icon.

What are the ABCD buttons on TiVo remote? ›

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How do you get letters on a remote control? ›

Hold down SHIFT button on the remote control, then press CHARACTER button to select the character type. Please select "abc" (lowercase letters) or “ABC”(uppercase letters) character type. After select character type. Hold down SHIFT, then press HOME NETWORK repeatedly to select the "space" character.

What is the yellow button on my remote? ›

NOTE: Not all TVs are supplied with color buttons.
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Yellow - Input ModeThis button allows you to select between lowercase to uppercase letters.
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What does red mean on a remote? ›

The red color on the LED means the batteries are running low and it is time to change them.

What are the colored ABCD buttons on my Samsung remote for? ›

As shown in the user guide, the color buttons are used to control specific features in any app that is programmed to use them. They are a holdover from older smart TV apps and functions, and are rarely used anymore.

Why do TV remotes have a Netflix button? ›

The Netflix button is a button available on many modern remote controllers, used to directly connect to the popular streaming service Netflix. It was initially implemented in America in 2011. In 2015, the button was added to European remotes.

What is TV remote jammer? ›

Tv remote jammer is an IR jammer which is sending a constant IR pulse with the carrier frequency of the transmitter for confusing the infrared receiver in a TV by producing constant signal. As a result, the receiver will not accept the signal from the remote. Therefore, no action will be taken.

What does R mean on a remote? ›

The DIRECTV remote has a red button and an orange (R) button. You probably figured out in the first week you had DIRECTV service that the red button doesn't record, even though, well, pretty much every other remote in the known galaxy uses the red button to record.

What is the assistant button on remote? ›

On your Android TV's remote, press the Assistant or Microphone. button. Then ask your question. To make sure the Assistant can hear you, speak into the microphone on your remote. On some devices, you don't need the remote.

What is the difference between Mike and speakers? ›

A microphone converts sound energy into electrical energy and a loud speaker converts electrical energy into sound energy. Both microphone and loudspeaker converts sound energy into electrical energy.

What is mic button? ›

A Mic-Key button is a low-profile tube that allows children to receive nutrition, fluids, and medicine directly into the stomach.

What are remote keys called? ›

A key fob is the small handheld remote control device that controls a remote keyless entry system.

How do I use my remote for my TV? ›

Set up your virtual remote
  1. On your Android phone, open the Google TV app .
  2. Near the bottom right, tap Remote .
  3. At the top, tap Scanning for devices.
  4. Choose your device.
  5. To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.
  6. After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.

What is the last button on xfinity remote? ›

Last: Returns to the previous channel or guide screen. Press Last when watching full-screen programming to see the last nine channels, DVR programs or Xfinity On Demand programs watched.

What does X1 mean on xfinity? ›

The X1 from Xfinity is a cool little DVR. It has a user-friendly interface, excellent voice remote, and more integrated streaming apps than other DVRs. It also has a solid mobile app that lets you access your live channels, on-demand content, cloud DVR recordings, and subscription streaming apps on your mobile devices.

What is the restart button on xfinity remote? ›

Press the A button on your remote control to access the Help menu. Press the OK button to select the Restart tile. Press the OK button again to select Restart. It may take a few moments for the TV Box to restart.

How do I select channels on my xfinity remote? ›

To access the guide grid, press the Guide button on the remote control. To search for a channel by channel number, use the remote's number keys to enter the channel number. Note: You can also search for a channel by typing the channel name using the alphanumeric guide on the remote's keypad.

How do I reset my xfinity remote control? ›

Press and hold the A (triangle) and D (diamond) buttons at the same time for three seconds until the status light changes from red to green. Press 9-8-1. The LED will blink blue three times to indicate that the remote was reset.

What button to skip commercials on TiVo? ›

the SKIP button or D button on your remote. Voilà! You're at the beginning of the next segment, without a commercial in sight. At any time during the show, CHANNEL UP takes you to the next show segment.

What does the C and arrow mean on TiVo? ›

TiVo wishlist. Even better, the catch-up services allow viewers to scroll back up to seven days, making it a simple extension of live TV viewing. And if you see that little 'C' symbol next to a programme on the EPG (see pic below), it means other episodes are available on catch-up TV. Handy. TiVo catchup.

How do I enable letters? ›

When you press the 'U, I, O, J, K, L…' letter keys on the right side of keyboard, occasionally numbers can come up instead. This situation usually occurs when Num Lock has been enabled. To solve this problem, you should turn Num Lock off. To disable Num Lock, press the FN key and F11.

How do you type letters on a smart TV? ›

Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi as your Android TV device, open the app, and choose "Accept & Continue." Select your television or set-top box from the list and enter the PIN which appears on your TV. On Android smartphones, whenever you select a text field, the keyboard will automatically appear.

How do I get the keyboard on my TV screen? ›

Check if the on-screen keyboard appears.
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On-screen keyboard is missing or doesn't appear on my Android TV
  1. Press (Quick Settings) → Settings → System → Restart → Restart.
  2. Press HOME → Settings → About → Restart → Restart.
  3. Press HOME → Settings → Device Preferences → About → Restart → Restart.
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How do I use the alphabet on my TV remote? ›

Hold down SHIFT button on the remote control, then press CHARACTER button to select the character type. Please select "abc" (lowercase letters) or “ABC”(uppercase letters) character type. After select character type. Hold down SHIFT, then press HOME NETWORK repeatedly to select the "space" character.

What are the red symbols on my TiVo box? ›

On the right hand side of the TiVo box, are three recording lights which will shine red to correspond with the amount of TV shows or films which are currently being recorded.

What are the 123 buttons on Samsung remote? ›

The Samsung Smart Remote is only supported on Samsung UHD TVs. It has only the essential keys and some special function keys. The user can access additional virtual keys on the TV screen by clicking the "123" key.

What is the back of the Samsung remote for? ›

Disposable batteries are not the best for the environment but, unlike other remotes, your 2021 Samsung QLED TV's remote doesn't need them. Instead, it has a solar panel on its back that you can use for charging, whether you're indoors or outdoors.

Which button is settings on Samsung remote? ›

Access the Settings menu

Press the Home button. From the Home screen, use the directional pad on your TV remote to navigate to and select Settings. From here, select and adjust your desired options.

What is the magic key on a TV remote? ›

Your LG Smart TV includes a Magic Remote Control that acts as both a cursor and a remote control and a Screen Remote that allows you to operate your Smart TV and the external devices connected to your Smart TV. You can use the Magic Remote Control like a mouse to select and run content on your Smart TV.

How do I control my smart TV with remote? ›

Set up your virtual remote
  1. On your Android phone, open the Google TV app .
  2. Near the bottom right, tap Remote .
  3. At the top, tap Scanning for devices.
  4. Choose your device.
  5. To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.
  6. After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.

What is the difference between a key fob and a remote? ›

While it's technically called a remote key, the word “key” evokes the image of a traditional metal key with a head and blade. Most people refer to remote keys as key fobs, and if you've got one of those with a couple of buttons on it, that's exactly what we're talking about.

What does a FOB stand for? ›

FOB stands for “free on board” or “freight on board” and is a designation that is used to indicate when liability and ownership of goods is transferred from a seller to a buyer. Free on Board: Free on board indicates whether the seller or the buyer is liable for goods that are damaged or destroyed during shipping.

What does F mean on a car remote? ›

It's the function button to switch between the three functions.

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