Remote Codes - Update?

[bdemz]

Do remote codes ever update?

I mean I have a Viewsonic LCD TV and none of the remote codes works for it. When dish issues a software update will new remote codes be added?

If so where can I get them

Thanks

 

[StevenD]

I would image Dish adds new remote codes when they send out new versions of a remote. Theres no way a receiver update would affect the codes in the remote.

 

[pabeader]

but.....

when you use the IR blaster feature, you program it to the same code you used in the remote.

So....

The numbering would be the same. hhhmmmm... I wonder if there is an exchange program that a person could do.

Since the receiver MUST be getting updated to understand 'new' codes...

 

[Tom in TX]

Do remote codes ever update?

I mean I have a Viewsonic LCD TV and none of the remote codes works for it. When dish issues a software update will new remote codes be added?

If so where can I get them

Thanks

I bought a Viewsonic tv for my mom. No codes would let the Dish Remote control the tv. I am going to take it back to Costco, for a full refund, and get a tv that is compatible!

Tom in TX

 

[kstuart]

I bought a Viewsonic tv for my mom. No codes would let the Dish Remote control the tv. I am going to take it back to Costco, for a full refund, and get a tv that is compatible!

Tom in TX

That means an old TV - one as old as the remote codes...

Just get a Sony RM-VL600 Learning Remote for $20....

 

[DWS44]

I bought a Viewsonic tv for my mom. No codes would let the Dish Remote control the tv. I am going to take it back to Costco, for a full refund, and get a tv that is compatible!

Tom in TX

Be careful of Westinghouse LCDs...my brother and I both have them (diff models), and Dish remotes don't work with either.

 

[Tom in TX]

Be careful of Westinghouse LCDs...my brother and I both have them (diff models), and Dish remotes don't work with either.

I actually have a Westinghouse 37" in my bedroom, and I can get the Dish remote to control it, if, when you power on the tv, you point the remote at the ceiling!!!

Tom in TX

 

[Tom in TX]

That means an old TV - one as old as the remote codes...

Just get a Sony RM-VL600 Learning Remote for $20....

Actually, I bought the tv (Viewsonic) in October. It's a 40" LCD. If I return it for a refund, I can now get a 42"LCD (Toshiba) for $200 cheaper! I get a new tv, that works with the remote, and $200 to boot!!!!

Tom in TX

 

[kstuart]

Actually, I bought the tv (Viewsonic) in October. It's a 40" LCD. If I return it for a refund, I can now get a 42"LCD (Toshiba) for $200 cheaper! I get a new tv, that works with the remote, and $200 to boot!!!!

Tom in TX

$200 is $200.

But the new Toshiba TV remote codes may not be in the Dish remote either.

The only way to be sure is to take your Dish remote and a Remote Manual (with the code numbers) to the store and try them on the TV...