What the Heck

Comcast remotes don't come with a skip ahead button. That makes it difficult to skip commercials on your Comcast DVR. Here are instructions for programming your own 30 second commercial skip button on your silver Comcast remote.

Important note: Once the button has been programmed it is permanent, so pick a button you don't use or need. I recommend using the Help button for the 30 second skip function.

Follow these steps:

1. Hit the Cable button - It will blink.
2. Press and hold the Setup button until the cable button blinks twice.
3. Enter 994 - The Cable button will blink twice.
4. Hit setup. (do not hold)
5. Enter 00173 on your keypad.
6. Hit any button that you don't use. (like Help or a button close to your 8 second rewind / instant replay button)

Enjoy skipping commercials.

Labels: technology, time

Posted by Steve on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:14 PM | Permalink