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How can I use my smart phone for a remote control on my TV?

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On your phone download the app Peel Smart TV remote, then from there, turn on the remote. It should ask for your TV code and its make.

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My cable box won't stay on. What should I do?

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Note when your box goes off, and check both your TV and cable box for any timer settings. If you don't have any timers set, then call your cable provider.

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What if it is stuck on black screen?

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Try unplugging your TV and plugging it back in. If that doesn't work, call a technician.

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How do I program my TV without a remote?

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It can be programmed using the buttons on the TV, itself. The process is fairly self-explanatory.

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What do I do if I have no button on the TV and no remote?

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Try to sell it and buy a new one, or get it repaired.

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If the TV has a power button, can I turn it on by pushing power button or do I need a remote?

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You can use either or both. You can turn it on by going to the TV and pressing the button, or pressing the "ON" button on your remote.

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How do I open the back of the remote to install new batteries?

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Open the back still. Pull the bottom or top, or slide the cover. Check manual for help.

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What do I do if nothing is working, and my TV won't turn on even with a remote?

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Make sure you have power at the house receptacle. Check at your electrical panel to make sure the circuit not tripped.

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How do I switch on a television if there is no remote?

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You can push the button directly on the TV to turn it on. If the TV has no button, then you will need to buy a new remote.

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How do I control my Spectrum cable box with my phone?

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Download a universal remote control app and set it to your Spectrum device's code, and you should be able to turn your Spectrum cable box off and on with your phone.

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Where is the power button on my Samsung TV?

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Most Samsung TV sets have a power button on the back of the TV set.

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