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Can the XiD-P box be used to control volume
I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 7720 desktop PC that has a built in Monitor function with an HDMI connector. When I plug my XiD-P box into the HDMI, I get picture and sound and can change channels, but am unable to control the volume. The Windows 11 volume controls on the keyboard do not work in Monitor mode. I have tried reprogramming the remote, but it keeps trying to pair with a "Dell TV" that does not exist. Can the volume be controlled from the XiD-P box or do I need a different box (the Primary X1 box is in the living room and the XiD-P is in the bedroom.
BruceW
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1 year ago
AFAIK none of their "TV Box" devices control volume. The box remote control sends volume commands to the device the box is connected to (usually a TV set) and that's what handles volume control. If your monitor doesn't provide a way to do that you're out of luck, unless you can find some sort of 3rd party volume control gadget.
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XfinityDilary
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1 year ago
Hello, @user_1w3g2d. Thanks for posting on our community forums. That's a great question. Pairing the remote control would depend on the type of remote control and the TV you have. With the XiD TV box, you probably have an XR2 remote. Is this correct? I see Dell listed on our compatible devices with that remote. But if you have a different remote control, you can also check the pairing steps and compatibility HERE. Let me know if these steps work.
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XfinityDilary
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1 year ago
Thanks for your response, @user_1w3g2d. I am not entirely sure if switching boxes will make any difference in terms of the volume. The only way to test that would be to try it. I understand is a Dell PC functioning as a monitor. But I don't believe it should make any difference if you are using the monitor function on it. The link I provided shows Dell devices as compatible with our Remote Controls. Did you try the steps listed under XR15>Dell?
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user_1w3g2d
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1 year ago
Yes, I tried pairing, and as I said, after pairing the remote with cable box, the Xfinity system goes on to recognize the Dell PC as a TV, but when pairing is complete, the volume and on/off functions do not work, only channel selection which of course is controlled by the TV box. I guess I'll try moving the "PC/Monitor" into the living room and try using the XG1-P to see if it has setting that might work.
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