Do you have to use the factory supplied remote to control volumn or can you use just your cable box remote
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I bought the speakers for my mother-in-law (who's losing her hearing). I believe she uses the remote that comes with soundbar to control the volume. However, this is an analog device that plugs into the audio-output jack on the back of the TV, which you might use to listen with headphones. Therefore, the audio output from the jack should be controllable with the TV remote. How else would you control the headphone volume? Hope this helps.
578731
You should be able to program your cable remote to work with it. I have programmed Comcast and DirecTV remotes to work with it. My favorite investment has been the Logitech Harmony universal remote, it can programmed to work with every device you have without having to use search codes.
1010126
I have Comcast and I can tell you that you can do everything through the TV remote that you could with the Comcast remote. Even control the DVR... You will need to position the IR blaster that comes with the TV in front of the cable boxes IR sensor. P.S I've had this TV for over a month now and the only problem I have is that I cant stop watching it!
1010124
The TV set up asks you to specify your cable provider and plan. That apparently synced to the remote to bring up the cable box search functions, as well as change channels and volume. The Comcast/Xfinity remote has more feature though, so I use it too.
1266825
I was able to program the Vizio VSB200 soundbar with my DISH remote (20.0 IR) by using code 833. I am able to control everything except for the TVOL and TSHD settings.
1631584
You have to watch the same cable channel. Basically you are controlling your cable box at a distance.
1248666
It comes with a very small remote control, but also the system can "learn" your TV or cable/satellite remote codes. Small remote works well.
1215997
I thought of doing the same thing, and it would work. But, you would only be able to use your cable box remote with the tv that has the cable box close to it. Cable boxes use infra red to communicate with the remote, so you need direct line of sight from box to remote. If you had tv in living room and tv in bedroom on same cable box, the remote would only work where ever cable box is located.
2228635
Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
1054735
Make sure you have your TV input source on the same one your box is connected to
1869013
This remote is designed to power on/off all brands of TV's, control volume, change channels. I do not believe it will work any cable boxes. So Yes it will still work your TV no mater where your cable comes from but you will need a separate remote to work your cable box.
126738
you can use it in place of a cable box but you will have 2 TV sets playing the same program. this system only moves the signal it will not give you a separate control
868722
not sure. I don't have a cable box. You can find out by looking again at this product information.. This wasn't my answer to help my husbands confusion in working the remote.
323227
Yes, the unit is cabable of "learning" the four basic functions of your TV/cable remote. Vol up, vol down, mute and power. once the unit leas them then when you hit power both the tv and the ZVOX will turn on and off. you will only need the ZVOX remote for the "advanced" settings. also you will need to disable the TV speakers other wise the vol up/down will affect them as well as the ZVOX..
595142
I'm pretty sure the directions that come with the remote say it won't work with a cable box. We do have cable boxes in our house, but not on the tv that we use this remote for.
697458
hi i do have 2 sperate cable boxes, one for the tv, one for the slingbox. however when someon is home an di am away, the remote will chnage both cable boxes. how do i avoid this?
737500
No, but is has IR pass through that can control your cable box using the tv remote.