To Xfinity and beyond!

Comcast/Xfinity/ (or whatever the are calling themselves this month) hates you. They do not want you to be able to enjoy your favorite recorded program without being subjected to excessive and loud commercials. For that reason, there is no pre-programmed "30-second skip" button on your remote control.  Here are instructions for programming your own 30 second commercial skip button on your Comcast remote, while simultaneously giving Kabletown a digital middle finger.

Important note: Once the button has been programmed it is permanent, so pick a button you don't use or need like the Help button for the 30 second skip function.

Follow these steps if you have the SILVER remote

1. Hit the Cable button - It will blink.
2. Press and hold the Setup button until the cable button blinks twice.
3. Enter 994 - The Cable button will blink twice.
4. Hit setup. (do not hold)
5. Enter 00173 on your keypad.
6. Hit any button that you don't use. (like Help or a button close to your 8 second rewind / instant replay button)

 Follow the steps below if you have the newer PLATINUM remote

You must temporarily reprogram Aux to Cable, set 30 sec skip, then change Aux to your auxiliary device.

1. Press the "Aux" button at the top of the remote to put it into Cable Box control mode.
2. Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Aux" button blinks twice.
3. Type in the code 01376. The "Aux" button will blink twice.
4. Press the "Aux" button at the top of the remote again
5. Press and hold the "Setup" button until the "Aux" button blinks twice.
6. Type in the code 994. The "Aux" button will blink twice.
7. Press (do not hold) the "Setup" button.
8. Type in the code 00173.
9. Press (do not hold) the "Cable" button.
10. Press whatever button you want to map the 30-second skip command to (ex: A / Lock). The "Cable" button will blink twice if successful.

Enjoy skipping those commercials.