How to Program a WOW! Universal Remote: Complete Setup Guide

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You can program your WOW! universal remote to control multiple devices in your home, including your television, audio and video players, and more. The easiest way to program your WOW! remote is to do an automatic code search, but you can also find WOW remote codes in your model's manual. This guide will teach you how to program a WOW! remote control, with helpful troubleshooting tips from TV Mounting Service Expert Jocotra Cathey.

Quick Steps

  1. Turn on the device you want to program.
  2. Point the remote at the device and press the device button (e.g., TV ).
  3. Press and hold SETUP until the device button blinks twice.
  4. Enter 991 .
  5. Press and release CH+ repeatedly to scan codes until the device turns off.
  6. Press PWR to turn the device back on.
  7. Press SETUP to lock in the programming code.
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  1. For example, if you want to control your TV with your WOW remote, turn on your TV.
  2. For example, if programming the remote with your television, press the “TV” button. [1]
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  3. After the second blink, you can release the button.
  4. You can find the full list in this reference guide .
  5. The device will power off when the correct programming code has been entered.
  6. If you cannot find a code for your device, you can search for the code using your WOW remote. Here's how:
    • Turn on the device you want to program.
    • With the remote aimed at the device, press the device button (for example, TV ).
    • Press and hold the SETUP button until the device button blinks twice.
    • Enter 991 . The device key will blink twice again.
    • Aim the remote at the device and press PWR once.
    • Press and release CH+ repeatedly. This searches through the available codes.
    • Once the code is found, the device will turn off.
    • Press PWR to turn the device back on using your WOW remote.
    • Press SETUP once to lock in the code. [2]
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  1. Ensure the device is plugged in and powered on.
  2. Continue holding down these buttons until the POWER key blinks two times. [3]
  3. This puts the remote into programming mode.
  4. [4]
  5. Keep doing this until you find the correct code. When the WOW remote finds the correct code, it will turn the device off. Stop pressing NAV UP when this happens.
  6. The POWER key will blink two times to indicate the remote is now programmed for the selected device.
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  1. Ensure the device is plugged in and powered on.
  2. If you're programming your WOW remote for a TV, press A for TV setup. If you're programming it for an audio device, press B . [5]
  3. Continue holding down the button to allow the remote to scan for codes.
    • Alternatively, if you have the code for the device you're programming, press and hold the OK and MUTE keys at the same time until "Power" blinks twice, then enter the code.
    • To find a list of device codes, check out this reference guide .
  4. When the WOW remote finds the correct code, it will turn off the device. You can now use your WOW remote to turn it back on and control the device.
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  1. Ensure the device is plugged in and powered on.
    • Your WOW remote is already programmed for your set-top box. However, you can use this guide to program the remote to turn your TV on and off.
  2. The button will blink one time.
  3. When the button blinks twice, release it. [6]
  4. You can find a list of programming codes in this reference guide . As long as you have entered the code correctly, you can now begin using your WOW remote to control the selected TV.
  5. If you can't find a code for your device or the code is not accepted, you can do a code search. Here's how:
    • Turn on the TV you want to program.
    • With the remote aimed at the device, press the TV button.
    • Press and hold the SETUP button until the TV button blinks twice.
    • Enter 991 . The device key will blink twice again.
    • Aim the remote at the device and press PWR once.
    • Press and release CH+ repeatedly. This searches through the available codes.
    • Once the code is found, the TV will turn off.
    • Press PWR to turn the TV back on using your WOW remote.
    • Press SETUP once to lock in the code.
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Troubleshooting Remote Programming

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  1. According to Cathey, if the remote is not working at all, try a fresh set of batteries. Even if it lights up, weak batteries can prevent your remote from responding to some or all button commands.
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    Jocotra Cathey is a TV Mounting Service Expert and the business owner of TV Mount Charlotte, a professional TV mounting company operating in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the past 18 years, Jocotra's company has offered premier home theater installation services, specializing in home theater design, wiring and installation, projector and screen installation, wire concealing, and more. He has received certifications in Computer Science and Low-Voltage Certification from Central Piedmont Community College.
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    Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Ensure there's a good connection, and that there is no corrosion or white powder inside the battery compartment.

  2. If the device you're programming fails to respond after being programmed with your WOW remote, a power cycle could help resolve problems with unresponsiveness.
  3. Large objects between the device and your remote, such as furniture, can sometimes prevent both devices from communicating.
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      Warnings

      • The WOW universal remote may not offer full functionality after being programmed with your device. For example, if you programmed the remote with your VCR, the “play” and “stop” buttons may work, but the “rewind” or “fast forward” buttons may not work. Keep this factor in mind when programming your remote for use with multiple household devices.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://assets.ctfassets.net/8kj4n9zmpxu3/2CPkPHt24oxm0DvdHdx6ib/e925ba349c974dd72cb158525e05d984/equipment-reference-guide.pdf
      2. ↑ https://assets.ctfassets.net/8kj4n9zmpxu3/7EtOfnLCKzfTnw5kTBVKIz/5732cd91fddb26022348b2744ceeb1b8/atlas-ocap-guide.pdf
      3. ↑ https://www.urcsupport.com/urc_product/arris-mp2000-urc2054/?product-provider=7486
      4. ↑ https://www.urcsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Arris-Eng-Span-Manual.pdf
      5. ↑ https://www.urcsupport.com/urc_product/wow-remote/
      6. ↑ https://www.urcsupport.com/urc_product/polaris-urc1090/

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