How to Reset Xfinity Remote Control XR2 U2

Sometimes, most remote controls develop strange behaviors which need a hard reset to clear up. So in this post, we show you How to Reset the Xfinity Remote Control XR2 U2 back to its factory default state. If you hard reset the XR2 U2 though, remember that the XR2 may not work again until you reprogram it. So, do not run this hard reset routine unless you know how to set it up again.

This process often fixes many problems. Explicitly, key presses not working. Stuck-on lights. Keys sending bad commands The channel UP DOWN buttons change volume instead. Pressing the SAT key switches the XR2 U2 to DVD player mode instead of SAT.

Static charge snaps when you pick up the unit, may change the settings. Static might raise these errors. Also, almost-dead batteries may change XR2 U2 programming.

These remotes are not immune to these issues. And, they will not repair themselves until you hard reset the XR2 U2 control to its default state. Then, program it again from scratch.

How to Reset Xfinity Remote Control XR2 U2: Cautions and Warnings

Round up the make and model numbers of your home A/V equipment. That is, get them for your cable box, DVR, TV, and any other device you control with this remote. You’ll need this data to reprogram the flipper after reset.

Further, before resetting, make sure you have the set up instructions. The XR2 U2 displays them on its back.

Finally, put new batteries in. Make sure that you’re working with a fresh set of batteries before reset. You don’t want them to go dead during the reset. Why? Because fading batteries during reset could brick the XR2, and render it junk forever.

How to Reset Xfinity Remote Control XR2 U2: Step by Step

References

1. Where to Buy the Xfinity Remote Control XR2 U2