The BlueCurve TV remote control has voice control and is included with the BlueCurve TV hardware bundle. The BlueCurve TV remote will help you find your programming faster by using voice commands to change channels, search for shows, get program recommendations, access PVR recordings and more.
Remote control overview
We offer two BlueCurve TV remote models. They both include the same great features, just with a slightly different button layout.
| XR11 BlueCurve TV remote (2017 model) | XR15 BlueCurve TV remote (2020 model) |
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Remote control features
Control your TV experience with your voice, and so much more. The BlueCurve TV remote comes with all of our BlueCurve TV boxes and includes these features:
- Voice key and microphone - For program convenience
- Backlight keypad - All keys, amber colour
- Accelerometer - Keys are illuminated for 3 seconds when remote is picked up
- Laser cut buttons - For durability and ease of use
- Easy access key for accessibility features - Such as closed captioning and voice guidance
- Aim anywhere – Control your TV box up to 50 feet away
Learn more: How do I program my BlueCurve TV remote control?
Button functions
Here are some of the common button functions of the BlueCurve TV remote control:
| Button | Description |
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TV Power (XR11 only) |
When the remote is programmed with a valid TV code, the TV Power button turns the TV on or off. |
| Power/All Power |
Turns on/off both the TV and TV cable box.
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| Mute | Turns sound off or on. |
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Replay |
With PVR service, replay jumps back 15 seconds within a program. |
| Rewind |
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| Fast Forward |
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| Play/Pause |
Play or pause live TV, Shaw On Demand or PVR content. |
| Exit | Exit on-screen guides; stop and exit Shaw On Demand and PVR content. When replaying moments from a live TV program, press Exit to return to the "Live" point. |
| Microphone | Activates voice control for voice commands. |
| Record | Records the current program. Learn more about recording a current program on your BlueCurve TV guide. |
| Guide | Displays TV listings. When viewing the guide, press the Guide button to filter the guide by All Channels, Favorites, HD, Movies, Sports, Kids and Trending. |
| Shaw | Displays the main menu of the guide, providing access to all guide features, including PVR and Shaw On Demand. |
| Page Up/Down |
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| Last | Press Last when watching full-screen programming to see the last nine channels, PVR programs, or Shaw On Demand programs watched. |
| Info | Displays detailed program information. |
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Setup (XR11 only) |
Used to pair a remote with the TV cable box or programs for control of the TV or AV receiver. |
| TV Input |
Selects available inputs. |
| OK/Arrows | Select a highlighted item within an on-screen menu.
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| Numeric Keypad | Use the alphanumeric keypad to directly tune a channel (e.g., 104 or 532) or use the predictive search feature to search by keyword, such as channel name or actor (e.g., search for CTV by pressing 2-2-8). |
| Shortcut Keys | Use the shortcut keys to quickly access helpful settings and apps.
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How to program your BlueCurve TV remote
Pairing your BlueCurve TV remote is simple! For details on how to program your BlueCurve TV remote please see Programming your BlueCurve TV remote control