Pairing a new remote

[notalawyer]

I added a new tv and set top box. When I tried to set the remote to control my LG tv, the other 2 TV's in the house popped up pairing messages. I had to use an older remote to successfully pair and control the box and tv. I've never seen a remote control TVs in other rooms. Any ideas?

[CCAndrew]

Hold the remote right up to the box and try again

[Rustyben]

adding... the xr15 is designed not to be used with IR for set top boxes. it probably sends out a discover zigbee RF message all the in-range set top boxes can receive.  each remote can be paired to but one set top box at a time but each set top box can have up to 5 remotes paired to them via RF. Each TV will have its own code (unique) so just use another remote in the other rooms to dismiss or let it time out.

[notalawyer]

I'm not able to try anything for a day or two. I'll post what I find based on these recommendations.

[notalawyer · Accepted solution]

So, I figured it out. It was mostly operator error. After I paired the remote with the cable box, I was using the wrong key combination to pair the TV and stereo. HINT: Don't be in a hurry when you do it. Read the screen carefully. Bottom line is it works and thank you for the assistance.