Comcast Remote Aim Anywhere Adapter User Manual

Enhance your
XFINITY
®
TV
experience with the
Aim Anywhere™
Adapter!
Pair your adapter and XFINITY
Remote to get started.
Your XFINITY Remote can be paired
with the Aim Anywhere Adapter (also
known as the XR8) allowing you to
control your set-top box even when the
device is placed out of line-of-sight (for
example, in an entertainment center or
behind your TV). XFINITY Remotes can
be identied by an XR model number
on the back of the remote.
See the “Compatible Devices” section
on the back of this user guide to verify
that your set-top box and remote are
compatible with the adapter.
To pair your XFINITY Remote with the
Aim Anywhere Adapter, follow the steps
below.
HERE’S HOW:
1. Turn on your TV and set-top box.
2. Plug the Aim Anywhere Adapter into
the IR Input port* located on the
back panel of your set-top box.
*Note: This port may also be labeled
IR Input, IR Receive, or EXT IR IN.
3. Wait 3-5 seconds for the solid red
LED on top of the adapter to turn o.
4. Press and release the PAIR button
on the back of the adapter. The LED
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the Aim Anywhere Adapter.
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on top of the adapter will turn on
when the PAIR button is pressed.
5. Press and hold the Setup button
on your XFINITY Remote until the
remote’s LED changes from red to
green. Then, press and release the
XFINITY button.
6. If the LED on the XFINITY Remote
blinks green twice, pairing was suc-
cessful. Press CH ^ to verify that your
set-top box responds as expected.
7. If the LED on your XFINITY Remote
blinks red, then green, and then red,
pairing was unsuccessful. Check
the “Compatible Devices” section to
verify that your set-top box supports
the Aim Anywhere Adapter.
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XR8 logo
(bottom)
PAIR button

Comcast Remote Aim Anywhere Adapter Specifications

General

Brand	Comcast
Model	Remote Aim Anywhere Adapter
Category	Adapter
Language	English

Summary

Pairing the XFINITY Remote

Initial Setup and Connection

Turn on devices and plug the Aim Anywhere Adapter into the set-top box IR Input port.

Adapter Pairing Activation

Wait for the adapter LED to turn off, then press the PAIR button on the adapter.

Remote Pairing Initiation

Press and hold the Setup button on the remote until its LED changes, then press the XFINITY button.

Verifying Successful Pairing

Check the remote's LED for a double green blink, then test functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple Remote Pairing & Compatibility

Details on pairing multiple remotes and using other remotes with the XR8 adapter.

Understanding Pairing LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of different LED blink patterns during the remote pairing process.

Troubleshooting Adapter Response

Steps to resolve issues when the adapter or remote becomes unresponsive.

Adapter Incompatibility Issues

Addresses continuous LED blinking, indicating potential device incompatibility.

Compatible Devices

Supported Set-Top Boxes

Lists set-top boxes compatible with the Aim Anywhere Adapter for out-of-sight control.

Supported XFINITY Remotes

Lists XFINITY Remote models that can be paired with the Aim Anywhere Adapter.

FCC Compliance Statement

RF Interference and Safety

Details compliance with FCC rules for radio frequency energy and potential interference.