How to Program Optimum Remote [Full Guide]

Optimum is an established cable TV service provider in the United States. You can watch live TV and all your favorite shows at any time. Upon purchasing the Optimum cable television service, the first thing that comes to mind is to program the Optimum Remote to control the TVs. However, the procedure will vary for each remote variant. So, here we will discuss some of the unique features that make Optimum remotes special.

• The remote’s TV input button allows you to easily switch across devices connected to your TV. Some devices include a Blu-ray player, cable box, and more.
• The On-demand button on the remote will let you access the library of movies and TV shows.
• The search button on the remote helps us find any content we wish to watch.

How to Program Optimum Remote to Altice One

You can control the Altice One set-top box using voice commands when paired with the Optimum remote. Moreover, this remote works for one device at a time, so if you wish to use it on another device, you might have to unpair the old device and then connect to the new one.

1. First, press the Home or A button on the Optimum remote.

2. Once the home screen appears, go to the Settings tab.

3. After that, tap the remote icon at the bottom of the screen.

4. Then, click on the PAIR REMOTE TO ALTICE ONE option.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and then choose Pair Remote Control.

6. If the remote pairing is successful, you will get a confirmation message on the screen.

Note: This method only applies for pairing the Optimum remote to Altice One or Altice One Mini.

Program Optimum Remote Using One-Digit Code

1. Firstly, switch on your TV.

2. Press and hold the TV Power and Number button together for about 3 seconds. Then, check the list below to find your TV brand’s remote code.

• Insignia: 1
• LG: 2
• Panasonic: 3
• Philips/Magnavox: 4
• Samsung: 5
• Sanyo: 6
• Sharp: 7
• Sony: 8
• Toshiba: 9
• Vizio: 0

3. Release both buttons when the status LED light is turned on.

4. Now, power off your TV by pressing the Power Button.

5. After that, press the Select button to save the code. Later, the status LED will turn off.

6. If the remote pairing is successful, your TV will turn on when you press the TV Power button.

7. Check whether the remote functions like TV Volume and Mute are working properly.

Note: If the functions are not working for your TV brand, try the Auto-Search method.

Program Optimum Remote Using Auto-Search Method

1. Initially, switch on your TV.

2. Press and hold the TV Power and Vol+ buttons for about 3 seconds.

3. Release both buttons once you see the status LED light is up.

4. Press and release the 1 button on the keypad, and turn off the TV.

5. Now, Press the Select button to store the remote code when the TV turns off.

6. Lastly, check if the remote functions are working correctly or not.

Optimum TV Remote Codes

Here is a list of 4-digit remote codes to program Optimum remote.

Samsung: 1461, 3071, 0051, 0151, 2831
Sansui: 1961, 0091, 2661, 0541, 0991
Dell: 2701, 3301, 0001
Sanyo: 1281, 0221, 0621, 0051, 3231, 2531, 2741, 4161
GE: 2801, 2611, 2271, 2171, 2091, 3341, 2851, 2521, 2021, 2001, 0331, 0051, 0821, 3271, 3241, 3861
Element: 0051, 0081, 4151, 0561, 0541, 0911, 0671, 1631
Hisense: 2221, 1481, 0461, 0081
Admiral: 2981, 3121, 0261, 0991
Zenith: 2731, 2661, 2421, 2261, 3161, 3351, 3121, 2851, 2831, 2031, 1411, 0161, 3981, 3401, 1431, 2891, 2651, 0881, 2221, 1471, 1201, 0991, 0261, 0051
Dynex: 1721, 0991, 0471, 0001, 0271, 1761, 1751, 1741, 1731, 1481, 0091, 1771
Magnavox: 2421, 2491, 2351, 1871, 1481, 0261, 0181, 3211, 2851, 2681, 0051, 2311, 0091, 4031, 0001, 1201
Emerson: 2081, 1991, 2181, 0991, 0821, 2141, 1481, 1981, 1971, 1281, 0091, 1471, 0461
Insignia: 1731, 1481, 0621, 0471, 0091, 0051, 0991, 1751, 0001, 1771, 1761, 1721, 0271, 2311, 1741
AOC: 1201, 2631, 2411, 1951, 1861, 1081, 0431, 2851
Acer: 3851, 1681, 3651
Advent: 2601, 0271, 0001, 0241, 2431
Apex Digital: 2341, 2331, 2281, 2011, 1841, 0861, 0391, 0331, 2881, 2771, 2721, 2161, 1321, 1491
Citizen: 0101, 3121, 2851, 0991, 0051, 3981, 3261, 1411, 0151, 0091, 0461, 2681
Daewoo: 2041, 3361, 3261, 3041, 3021, 2971, 2891, 2861, 2691, 2481, 2401, 1471, 1411, 0241, 0051, 3981, 2851, 2561
Digistar: 0001, 3801, 1131, 0861, 0241, 3301, 2601, 2291
Durabrand: 2591, 2231, 1731, 0091, 0051, 0991, 3401, 0341
Funai: 2311, 3151, 0091, 2651, 3261
GoldStar: 3021, 2221, 1431, 0051, 3231, 2511, 2411, 2851, 2651, 0241
Haier: 0051, 3781, 1851, 0151, 1131, 0341, 2231, 1191, 2591, 0861
Sceptre: 0391, 3711, 0141
Sears: 2171, 1961, 1281, 3151, 3081, 2851, 2351, 1011, 0261, 0151, 0101, 0051, 0001, 3231, 2311, 3861
Sharp: 0051, 4141, 0261
Seiki: 0671, 0051, 0561

Program Optimum Remote Using Four-Digit Code

If the above method doesn’t work, you can manually enter the four-digit code to program Optimum remote.

1. Switch on your TV.

2. Press the TV Power button once.

3. Then press and hold the TV Power and Select buttons simultaneously for at least three seconds.

4. Release both buttons if the Home or A button flashes twice.

5. Direct the Optimum remote to the TV and enter the first code using the number pad.

Note: Check the Optimum TV Remote Codes section above to know the code for your TV brand.

6. After entering the code, press the TV Power button. If your TV is turned off, go to the next step.

Note: If the TV is not turning off, repeat the process from step 4 with an alternate code.

7. Finally, check if all the buttons are working properly once connected.

FAQ