Why does my remote keep blinking?

It means no region has been selected yet. Before you program any codes, you need to select the region you are in.
To setup the region of your Simple remote please use the following steps:

Push and slide back the battery cover to open
Insert 2 x AAA batteries
After inserting the batteries the TV key should be blinking every 3 seconds (if not, press and release a key). This is an indication that NO REGION has been set yet (when no key is pressed the blinking will continue for approx. 30 seconds)
To set the region, press and hold down the number corresponding to your country/region (see list below) for approx 3 seconds (it should blink twice)

1 - UK
2 - Germany
3 - France
4 - Spain
5 - Italy
6 - Rest of the world

Once the region flag is set, the user can carry on with the setup of the remote, and the Top 10 Brand List will correspond to the region selected.

Note: If no region has been set, then with any key press the blinking will continue for every 3 seconds for approx. 30 seconds.

If you by any mistake choose the wrong region/country, follow the steps below to reset your One For All remote control:

Hold down the Setup key until the light blinks once and then twice
Press Power key once (the TV LED will blink again)
To set the correct region, press and hold down the number corresponding to your country/region (see list above) for approx 3 seconds (it should blink twice)

Note: Resetting the region will not change any previously programmed settings such as device set up, Activities etc.

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Large cable companies are spotty with their customer service, so I wanted to try out something more local.

I found that Optimum offers the Altice One service in my area and that it comes with internet and cable TV.

They had competitive rates, too, with mostly lower than average costs on their monthly plans.

I got everything set up and home, and after a week of using it, on a Friday night, the remote light started blinking.

So I got online to find out what this meant.

It didn’t break any of my remote’s functions, but it bothered me enough to find out what the light meant.

I compiled everything I found and made this guide to help you fix your Altice remote that has started blinking.

To fix an Altice Remote with a blinking light, replace the batteries. If that doesn’t work, go to the pairing screen and press and hold the 7 and 9 keys. If it still doesn’t go away, contact Optimum.

What Does Altice Remote Blinking Mean?

When your Altice One remote starts blinking, the chances are that it has lost pairing with the receiver and has gone back into pairing mode.

There are many causes for this; it can be a software bug that is unpairing the remote or some object in between the remote and the receiver causing interference.

Of course, there are other reasons, but these are the most probable.

Restart the Altice Box

Any troubleshooting guide is not complete without a restart step.

So go ahead and restart the Altice receiver.

Either use the remote itself to restart and if the remote is unresponsive, unplug the receiver from the wall.

After turning the receiver off, wait for 1-2 minutes before plugging it back in.

Use the remote again and see if it blinks again.

Check Bluetooth Connection

Unlike most TV remotes, the Altice remote uses Bluetooth to communicate with the receiver.

Issues with the Bluetooth connection can cause the remote to become unpaired with the receiver.

To fix this, turn off the remote and remove the batteries.

Reinsert them after a few minutes of waiting and try again.

Check if the lights on the remote are blinking again.

Troubleshoot the Altice Remote By Pressing 7 and 9

Quite a few places online had said that pressing and holding the 7 and 9 keys stopped the light from flashing.

That key combination brings the remote out of pairing mode and into normal control mode.

When the light flashes, go to Settings > Preferences > Pair Remote Control.

Then press and hold the 7 and 9 keys on the remote.

Hold the two keys for at least 10 seconds and release.

The flashing light will go away, and you can resume using the remote.

Replace the Batteries

Sometimes a low battery can cause the remote to get disconnected from the receiver.

To fix this, swap out the old batteries for new ones.

Use Duracells or Energizers as they hold the most charge.

If you were using rechargeable batteries, it could also be a point of concern.

Rechargeable batteries output a lower voltage, and they might not deliver enough power to the batteries.

So use normal batteries with a large enough capacity so that you don’t need to replace them often.

Reprogram / Re-pair Your Remote

After installing new batteries and restarting the receiver, program the remote to the receiver again.

To do this:

Press the Home button on your Altice remote.
Navigate to the Settings page.
Go to Preference > Pair Remote to Altice One.
Press and hold the 7 and 9 keys for at least 10 seconds and let the buttons go.
Select Pair Remote Control.

Your remote has now been paired to the Altice One.

Reset the Altice Box

Resetting the Altice Box can fix any issues that could have happened after you turned the receiver on.

To reset the box manually,

Find the reset button on the back of the receiver.
Press and hold the reset button for about 20 seconds.
Wait until all the lights on the front of the box turn on.

Your Altice box has now been reset.

Check if the remote light is still flashing.

Contact Optimum Store

If none of these troubleshooting methods work, it’s best that you contact Optimum.

Use their store locator to find the nearest Optimum store, or call them on the phone.

Talk to them about the issue and tell them what you had done to fix it up to this point.

They might ask you to try something else or send a technician to your home if they think it is needed.

Replace the Device

If you want a replacement for the remote, ask Optimum to replace your remote.

Tell them what has gone wrong with it, and ask for a replacement.

If you manage to convince them, they will send you a replacement report in the mail.

Final Thoughts

The replacement remote that Optimum will send you will be the same model you had before.

If you don’t want that particular model, you can always buy a universal remote for your Altice receiver.

Look for universal remotes with RF blasters.

These are usually the high-end ones that provide the most features.

They not only control your TV but can control your audio system and other entertainment devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WPS button on Altice box?

To access the Altice Menu functions like Netflix, you need to connect the box to your Optimum Wi-Fi network.

The WPS button is used to connect the receiver to this Wi-Fi network.

How do I program my optimum Altice remote to my TV?

To pair the Altice remote to your TV,

Turn on the TV you want to connect to.
Press and hold the TV button and the number associated to your brand, which you can find from the Optimum manual.
Hold it until the light turns blue. Then release the buttons.
Press and hold the TV button again. When the TV turns off, release the button.
Press TV again to confirm pairing and press Select to store the code.

How do I access my Altice router?

Open a web browser and type in 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

Why is my Altice One not working?

There can be a few reasons why the box stopped working, but an easy fix would be to unplug it from the wall and plugging it back in after waiting for a bit.

Why is my TV remote blinking?

Check the Batteries Your Samsung TV remote may blink red when the batteries are weak, damaged, or no longer viable. That means the remote can no longer function as it should, and you must test the batteries to see if they are the source of the problem.

How do I stop my remote from blinking?

Replace the Batteries Sometimes a low battery can cause the remote to get disconnected from the receiver. To fix this, swap out the old batteries for new ones. Use Duracells or Energizers as they hold the most charge. If you were using rechargeable batteries, it could also be a point of concern.