How do I get my volume to work on my Cox contour remote?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 19, 2026
How do I get my volume to work on my Cox contour remote?
Press and hold the SETUP button on the Cox remote until the POWER button blinks twice. Press and release the VOL + button, the POWER button will blink two times. Result: The Cox remote control should now be able to adjust the volume on your TV.
How do I troubleshoot my Cox contour remote?
Verify the batteries are inserted in the correct direction. On the Cox cable receiver, press the Power button. If the box turns ON or OFF, then install new batteries in the remote and try again….Solution
- Aim the Cox remote at your TV.
- Press the TV button once.
- Press the Power button once. Result: The TV turns OFF or ON.
How do I reprogram my Cox remote?
For the New Contour Voice Remote (XR15), press and hold the Contour and Info (i) buttons together on the remote until the red LED on the remote turns green….Pair Remote
- Point the remote at the receiver with a clear line of sight.
- Press the Voice Command button to begin programming the remote.
- Continue to the next step.
How do I fix my Contour remote?
Press and hold the Setup button on the Cox remote for three seconds, until the red LED on the remote turns green. Enter 9-8-1. Result: The LED blinks green twice to indicate the remote has been reset.
How do I program my Contour remote to my Samsung TV?
Press and hold the CONTOUR button and wait for the remote light to change from red to green. Then type in the three-digit code on the TV screen. Press OK to complete the pairing. Once your remote is paired, follow the TV on-screen instructions to set up control for your TV and audio device.
How do you set up a contour TV remote?
For the Contour Voice Remote (XR11) or Contour Remote (XR5), press and hold the Setup button on the remote until the red LED on the remote turns green, then press the Contour (Menu) button.The LED on the remote flashes. Follow the pairing instructions displayed on the TV and enter the three-digit code.
How does the Cox CONTOUR 2 remote work?
The remote may attempt to pair with other compatible receivers within 50 feet. Each press of the Contour ( Menu) button tells the remote to change receivers. Result: The receiver and remote are paired. When unpaired, voice control won’t work and the remote must be pointed directly at the front of the receiver.
Is there a remote that can control the volume?
Everything is working fine, and the remote controls everything perfectly, except for the volume. Using the Volume Control Lock method I am able to “control” the volume in cable mode, but it doesn’t actually change the volume, just shows more or less bars.
How can I control the volume of my TV?
Now set the CABLE to control volume: Press and hold the Mute and Select buttons at the same time, until one of the device buttons (TV, DVD, AUX, Cable) blinks twice. Release both buttons. Press and release the VOL- (volume down) button. Press and release the CABLE button. It will blink 2 times.
For the Contour Voice Remote (XR11) or Contour Remote (XR5), press and hold the Setup button on the remote until the red LED on the remote turns green, then press the Contour (Menu) button.The LED on the remote flashes. Follow the pairing instructions displayed on the TV and enter the three-digit code.
The remote may attempt to pair with other compatible receivers within 50 feet. Each press of the Contour ( Menu) button tells the remote to change receivers. Result: The receiver and remote are paired. When unpaired, voice control won’t work and the remote must be pointed directly at the front of the receiver.
How to turn off the TV with the Cox remote?
Solution 1 Aim the Cox remote at your TV 2 Press the TV button once. 3 Press the Power button once. Result: The TV turns OFF or ON.
Now set the CABLE to control volume: Press and hold the Mute and Select buttons at the same time, until one of the device buttons (TV, DVD, AUX, Cable) blinks twice. Release both buttons. Press and release the VOL- (volume down) button. Press and release the CABLE button. It will blink 2 times.
