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How do I change my dish remote from IR to UHF?

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David Ramirez

Published Apr 16, 2026

How do I change my dish remote from IR to UHF?

Press System Info button on your receiver. To change Primary Remote from IR to UHF, using your current/old remote, push “Record” 3 times. (It’s that simple) You should now see “IR/UHF Pro Band B”.

Is DISH remote IR or RF?

DISH calls them UHF remotes. Everyone else calls them RF remotes. But the truth is, they are the same thing. UHF is a part of the entire RF spectrum, and in fact all RF remotes use the UHF band to communicate.

What is the difference between UHF and IR?

IR signals travel only short distances (60 feet or less), and cannot go through walls or other solid objects. UHF Pro signals travel long distances and go through walls and other solid objects. To use Remote Control 2 to control the receiver, you must attach the UHF antenna to the receiver back panel (see page 2-7).

How do I connect my IR emitter?

The standard installation of remote IR emitters is to attach the transmitter end directly to the source equipment’s IR window with self-adhesive. However, the transmitter end can also be placed several inches up to feet away from the receiver such as hidden on the inside of a stereo cabinet door or shelf.

How do I program my Dish remote 20.0 IR?

Program Remote to TV or Other Device

  1. Press the HOME button twice, or the MENU button once, depending on your remote.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Remote Control.
  4. Arrow to and select the device code you want to learn.
  5. Select the appropriate Pairing Wizard for the device.
  6. Follow the on-screen prompts.

How do I program my old Dish remote to my receiver?

Program Remote

  1. On the front panel of your receiver, press the SYSTEM INFO button. (Buttons are behind the door on the right side of the front of the receiver)
  2. On the front of your remote, press the SAT button.
  3. Press the RECORD button.
  4. Select Done.

What is the difference between RF and IR remote?

IR stands for Infared and means the remote must be pointed directly at the receiver. RF stands for Radio Frequency and means the remote is multi-directional. Just about every remote that comes with any piece of A/V equipment these days uses an IR based control system.

How do I identify an IR transmitter and receiver?

As mentioned earlier, the circuit is divided into IR transmitter and IR receiver circuits. The infrared rays emitted by the IR Transmitter i.e. IR LED must be detected by the IR Receiver i.e. TSOP 1738. In the transmitter part, the 555 Timer is designed to operate in Astable Mode.