Find code number for your unit. These codes are typically found at back of your user manual. If you’re a DISH Network subscriber, you can find codes and user guides for your unit in “Products” section at DISH Network website (http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/products/userguides_manuals/index.shtml).

Using keypad on your remote, enter first listed number for your device. Now, here’s where your particular remote instructions might differ. Once you’ve entered number, you’ll need to press a button to indicate you’ve completed your input. For DISH Network Platinum remote for example, pressing pound button (#) tells remote you’re finished with your input. Your mode light will flash again and you should be able to turn your device off by pressing “Power” button. If this works, you’ve just programmed your device. If it doesn’t, start process over again, using one of additional numbers listed for your device.

What do you do if your device isn’t listed? Most remotes offer general codes and/or allow you to “scan” for your device. Look at your user guide for specific instructions on how to scan for your device code.

To program your AUX button, follow same procedure as above with one exception. If you’re programming a second television or VCR, you’ll need to enter in an additional code to identify unit. Enter a 0 for VCR and a 1 for a television, followed by your device’s unique code. As in example above, turning your unit off with Power button is an indication of successful programming.

Good luck and happy programming!

So is satellite really better than cable?

Satellite customers seem to think so. Studies show that satellite customers pay an average of $10 less per month than their cable counterparts. Satellite programming is also all-digital, meaning reception and picture quality is much better than that of traditional analog cable. Cable subscribers do have option of upgrading to digital but this incurs an additional monthly cost and doesn’t guarantee all channels will be included in upgrade. And, with healthy dose of competition in satellite industry, consumers can be assured of continued competitive pricing. Your cable provider doesn’t have any competition. Do you suppose that affects your rate increases?

Satellite subscribers also tout a higher satisfaction rating with customer service issues, one of primary reasons cited for making move from cable.

If you think satellite television might be choice for you, visit our Products page to see what DISH Network has to offer.