# Using the Contour Voice Remote ## Turn search parties into watch parties ## Rule your remote Get to know your Voice Remote - it'll make finding shows and movies a breeze. - **Voice control** - Just say the word to pull up a show, app or movie. - **Speedy shortcuts** - Help is just a click away with shortcut buttons to the Help menu, Accessibility settings and Sports app. - **Aim anywhere** - No matter where you point the Voice Remote, Contour gets the message. - **Dive back in** - Press the **Last** button to see the last 9 shows and movies watched. ## Voice Commands ### Say it to see it Just hold the blue microphone button and say a command like: - "Watch ABC" - "What should I watch?" - "Which football games are on?" - "Turn on Closed Captioning" ## Voice Remote button guide Click a button below to see what it does. [Not your remote?](https://urcsupport.com/cox-communications/) ### Contour Voice Remote XR15 | Button | Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | TV Power | Turn your TV on and off | | 2 | Rewind | Rewind a program. In the Guide, go back 24 hours. | | 3 | Fast-Forward | Fast-forward a program. In the Guide, skip ahead 24 hours. | | 4 | Exit/Stop | Jump to the last channel you were watching or exit the recording you're watching through On Demand℠ or DVR. | | 5 | Page Up | Scroll one page up in lists and jump forward when watching TV. | | 6 | Guide | Press once to see all listings. Press twice to choose Guide View and filter listings. | | 7 | Rec | Record what you're watching. | | 8 | Page Down | Scroll down on page in lists and jump back when watching TV. | | 9 | A Button | Help when you need it. | | 10 | Main Menu | This takes you to the Main Menu, where you'll find your Guide, Saved (DVR recordings), On Demand Search, Apps and Settings screens. | | 11 | B Button | Display the Accessibility menu to change settings for features like Closed Captioning, enhanced text readability and Voice Guidance. | | 12 | OK | Select a highlighted option. | | 13 | C Button | Launch the Sports app | | 14 | D Button | Delete a recording, cancel a scheduled recording or clear the history from Last Watched. | | 15 | Last | Take a step back in the menu, exit to live TV or see what you watched last. | | 16 | Setup | Pair your remote with your receiver, TV or audio device. | | 17 | Voice Control | Use commands to change channels, find shows, get recommendations and more. | ### Contour Voice Remote XR11 | Button | Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | TV Power | Turn your TV on and off. | | 2 | All Power | Turn your TV and audio receiver on and off. | | 3 | Rewind | Rewind a program. In the Guide, go back 24 hours. | | 4 | Fast-Forward | Fast-forward a program. In the Guide, skip ahead 24 hours. | | 5 | Exit/Stop | Jump to the last channel you were watching or exit the recording you're watching through On Demand℠ | | 6 | Rec | Record what you're watching. | | 7 | Guide | Press once to see all listings. Press twice to choose Guide View and filter listings. | | 8 | Voice Control | Use commands to change channels, find shows, get recommendations and more. | | 9 | Main Menu | This takes you to the Main Menu, where you'll find your Guide, Saved (DVR recordings), On Demand Search, Apps and Settings screens. | | 10 | Page Up | Scroll one page up in lists and jump forward when watching TV. | | 11 | OK | Select a highlighted option. | | 12 | Last | Take a step back in the menu, exit to live TV or see what you watched last. | | 13 | Page Down | Scroll down on page in lists and jump back when watching TV. | | 14 | A Button | Help when you need it. | | 15 | B Button | Display the Accessibility menu to change settings for features like Closed Captioning, enhanced text readability and Voice Guidance. | | 16 | D Button | Delete a recording, cancel a scheduled recording or clear the history from Last Watched. | | 17 | C Button | Launch the Sports app. | | 18 | Setup | Pair your remote with your receiver, TV or audio device. | ## Become a Voice Remote Pro ### Watch for setup and helpful tips Set your Guide View, learn to rewind in time for a show, how to use your controls while watching a show and more. ### How to use Voice Guidance Those with visual challenges can have the screen read out loud through Voice Guidance. Voice Guidance is available on the Guide, Main Menu, Mini Guide, Saved Menu and Settings Menu. [Learn to activate Voice Guidance with the Voice Remote.](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/using-contour-tv-voice-guidance.html) ## Voice Remote tips and tricks ### Simple setup You can pair your remote with your set-top box, TV and audio equipment. **Set-top box:** Press & hold **Contour** and **Info** buttons at the same time until your remote light turns green (For older models, press and hold **Setup**). Then press the Menu button and type in the three-digit code on screen. Press **OK** to seal the deal. **TV:** Hold the **Setup** button until your remote light turns green. Then type in your TV's manufacturer code and press **OK**. The remote light should blink green twice. **Audio equipment:** Hold the **Setup** button until your remote light turns green. Then enter the equipment's manufacturer code and press OK. The remote light should blink green twice. ### Tips and shortcuts 1. To see what's playing in the next 24 hours, press **Guide** and then **Fast Forward**. 2. While in **Guide**, press the **B** button to show a video window of what you're watching. 3. To filter the **Guide** by Favorites, Movies and more, press the **Guide** button twice. 4. Press the **D** button to quickly delete a recording or cancel a scheduled recording ## Explore more TV features - [Apps](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/contour2-apps-on-your-tv.html) - [DVR](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/dvr.html) - [On Demand](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv/learn/on-demand.html) ## Looking for more? - [Remote help](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/remote-control-user-guides.html) - [Get support](https://www.cox.com/residential/support/remote-control-user-guides.html) - [Shop TV plans](https://www.cox.com/residential/tv.html) --- See [Contour TV Purchased Content details](https://www.cox.com/residential/purchased.html). See important information in the Residential Customer Service Agreement for full coverage details. See Annual Notice Information for related information and your privacy rights as a Cox customer. 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