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Remote won't stay in RF mode

Discussion in 'TiVo Roamio DVRs' started by sandman55, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. Nov 23, 2020 #1 of 5
    sandman55

    sandman55 New Member

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    I get my remote paired in RF mode. It lights up amber for a while, and then the light goes back red. It may go amber for a few more clicks and then back to red. I have tried 3 different remotes, even bought a new one but still have the same result. I have reset the remote and re-paired many times. It works for a few minutes and then back to IR. This is so frustrating. Any thoughts? I love my Roamio and would hate to lose it because my unit now has to stay in a video closet.
    Thank you!
     
  2. Nov 23, 2020 #2 of 5
    JoeKustra

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    I have lived with this issue for years. I attribute it to noise. If I have the remote in front of me, it will drop into IR mode. If I hold it on the right side of my leg it will stay in RF mode. Since I have a IR-proof cover in the front, I can't miss it.

    The Roamio I use the most has the problem. It is under my TV, and there is another Roamio 1 foot to the left along with a rack with a Roku, Blu-ray, Mini Vox and AVR. There are many threads on this problem.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2020 #3 of 5
    snerd

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    One solution is to use the TiVo app on Android or iPhone to control the TiVo. Not ideal, for sure, but a reliable way to control a hidden TiVo.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2020 #4 of 5
    brobin

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  5. Nov 24, 2020 #5 of 5
    sandman55

    sandman55 New Member

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    Thanks for the advice everybody!
     

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