Programming your remote | Lifestyle® 235 series II home entertainment system

Use the remote code lookup tool to find a compatible code for the device.

The Remote Code Lookup Tool allows for users to search for a compatible device code based on the device type, brand and model number entered. Use this tool to lookup compatible device codes only. Only submit devices that are not listed in the tool when you are unable to find a compatible code for them

Note: Codes listed are only for newest remote code version.

To program your remote:

Power on your system
On the system console, press the Setup button
Tip: If the system menu does not appear on your TV, be sure the correct TV input is selected.
On the remote control, scroll down to select [Source] setup, then press the OK button
Select a programming mode:
- If you have the remote that came with the device you are trying to control, scroll to Set up the remote, then press the OK button
- If you do not have the remote that came with the device you are trying to control, scroll to Manual remote code entry, then press the OK button (Note: When prompted, a brand and code must be selected)
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete programming.

Tip: You can control your TV by pointing the remote control at it; however, your system console controls other devices (i.e. cable box or DVD player). If you have difficultly controlling a device, connect an IR emitter. A maximum of five emitters can be used with your system (the original emitter plus up to two chained accessory emitters).

Plug in the emitter to the IR jack on the system console
Place the flat side of the IR emitter on or near the remote sensor of the device(s) to be controlled
Tip: The remote sensor on the device is often a small translucent plastic on the front of the device

Control console built-in IR emitter and receiver location.

The system's control console houses four IR emitters positioned at various angles behind the plastic panel to the left of the button panel cover. An IR receiver is also located in the same area. The plastic panel does not impede with the IR signals passing to and from this location

The remote will send IR commands to the TV.

The "TV Power" button will always turn the TV on or off, regardless of the active source. However, when the TV source is selected the Bose remote sends additional IR commands to the TV. If the correct remote code has been programmed, pressing buttons on the Bose remote will control the native aspects of the TV. This includes channel up/down, TV input, TV Power, Image View (Changes TV aspect ratio) and menu

Note: IR commands for the TV will only come from the remote. The IR emitter will not broadcast IR commands for TV control.

Third party control information for installers.

We can assist with the set up and use of the Bose system but not with the programming or the operation of any third party devices. Installers can be provided with the following information:

Five items are needed in order to control a Lifestyle without using the Bose remote:

A home Wi-Fi network
An Android or iOS smartphone or tablet
The MyURemote app (~US$40)
The Global Cache iTach IP2SL TCP/IP to Serial (RS232) Controller. (~US$100 on Amazon) This unit is not wireless, though a Wi-Fi enabled version is available
A serial data cable with a female DE9 connector to male 3.5mm TRS connector (~US$13)

The iTach controller will need to be connected to power, to the home network via Ethernet and to the Lifestyle console Serial Data connection using the serial data cable. The MyURemote app will need to be configured to connect to the network and operate the main room of the Lifestyle system. Bose link expansion rooms can also be controlled (room codes apply).

The iTach controller is compatible with Lifestyle systems using any of the following consoles:

AVM, AVM v2, AVM STCH (VideoWave)
AV18
AV28
AV20, AV20 v2
AV35, AV35 STCH
AV38
AV48
MC1

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