How to set up your Android TV™ or Google TV™ to control the set-top box (TV box or cable/satellite box)

IMPORTANT:

• If your TV is IR Blaster compatible model, refer to: How to setup the IR Blaster to control the TV and a set-top box during the Initial Setup process.
• This article applies only to specific models, Operating Systems and Countries/Regions. If your TV model has TV box setup or Cable/Satellite box setup in Settings — Channels & Inputs or Watching TV — External inputs, the set-top box control is compatible.

Please follow the steps below.

1. Open the Settings screen. How to access Settings
   • Using the Quick Settings button
     1. Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control.
     2. Select Settings.
   • Using the HOME button
     1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
     2. Select Settings.
2. The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
   • Select Channels & Inputs — External inputs — Cable/Satellite box setup — Cable/Satellite box control setup.
   • Select Watching TV — External inputs — TV box setup — TV box control setup.
   • Select Watching TV — External inputs — Cable/Satellite box setup — Cable/Satellite box control setup.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTES:

• There are some set-top boxes this feature does not work at all. 
• When operating the TV’s remote control, point it at the set-top box.
• Depending on the external devices, some buttons may not respond.
• If you press and hold a button on the remote control, the operation may not work. Instead, try pressing the button repeatedly.
• REC(STB) on screen key does not work for STB which does not have recording function.