Your new Cox cable box comes with a remote included so that you can operate the device. The remote does more than change channels; it’s a universal remote, which means it can control your television and other devices like DVD or VCR players, eliminating the need to keep a handful of different remotes scattered around your recliner. Before you can take advantage of the universal remote functions, you’ll need to program the Cox remote to recognize your TV. Writer Bio

How to Get a Cox Remote to Work for the TV  11 Steps  - 28