How to Change the Remote Channel on Dish Network
The Dish Network remote control looks like a complicated piece of equipment. In reality, it's quite easy to use and designed to give you many different options, including different ways to change the channel.
Instructions
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Use the "up" and "down" arrow buttons. These large buttons are found on the top half of your remote and will change the channel one click at a time, just like a traditional remote.
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Use the "Guide" button as an alternative. This button calls up a programming guide that you can scroll through to choose a program to watch. Once you highlight the program you want to watch, press the "Select" button in the center of the four arrow keys.
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Use the number key pad. Simply enter the number of the channel you want to watch. The remote will automatically change the channel for you.
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Tips & Warnings
Dish Network offers many different types and styles of remotes. To find the locations of the buttons specified above, check your user manual or the Dish Network website for a diagram of your remote.