2 remotes on 1 TV/Receiver

[tzer]

Tried a search and couldn't find anything...

Is it possible to have 2 separate Dish remotes control the same receiver, and if so, how do I set it up?

I want to have 2 remotes in the living room, controlling the sat box for the living room tv at the same time, one for me, one for the wife.

I have a 722k...

Thanks

 

[KAB]

Yes, as long as the remote address is the same.

 

[bebop]

What if one remote is UHF and one is IR trying to control the same tuner (in dual-mode)?

 

[tzer]

Yes, as long as the remote address is the same.

How do I set it up?

I bought a new set of 2 remotes (1 IR, 1 UHF), now I have 4 total.

I want to have both IR remotes operate receiver #1.

I tried pairing the second remote with the receiver, but it would only allow me to switch from one to the other, I could never get them both to work at the same time.

Can anyone tell me how to get this to work, with step-by-step instructions for the not-so-smart?

Thanks

 

[boba]

Read your instruction book on setting the remote address. If you are using address 5 for TV 1 both remotes need to be set to address #5.

 

[tzer]

Got it!

Thanks

 

[old corps]

OMG, I can't imagine both my wife and I having control of the TV at the same time, LOL.

Ed

 

[Cold Irons]

Hey .... we're just real lazy. One remote at each end of the couch! (always use my 722 & 622 in single mode).