Reprograming Ceiling fan remotes

Hey there, great question. Generally, if you can't find any way to program the remote through conventional means, then that means there is likely a ceiling fan dip switch inside of the remote, and one on the receiver that you'd have to set in order for the remote to communicate on the same frequency as the fan.

If you'd like more details on ceiling fan dip switches, the below article will help to explain what are ceiling fan dip switches, what they look like and how to troubleshoot them.

https://yourceilingfan.com/ceiling-fan-dipswitches/

I've had problems with Minka Aire also. You might need a new receiver. Call Minka @ 1-800-307-3267 and talk to someone in tech dept.. Should be a one year warranty on the receiver.

Set-up (Programming) procedure is too much to type in here, and is not practical and it will differ brand-to-brand remote controls. If you wish to get more; check the site linked here. It has set-up code list & set-up procedure to many popular brand remote controls. Pull up older posts.
http://electrohelponline.blogspot.com/
http://remotesearch.blogspot.com/

It was an add-on remote so it really depends on the receiver. Locate the receiver, probably in the canopy cover at the ceiling, and see if it has 4-5 dip switches. If so, just change the settings by changing one of them, by pushing it up or down. Now, open the battery compartment of your transmitter and match the setting you just did to the receiver. BOTH have to be set on the same frequency.

If it has a remote try reprograming it.

I found the articles on Harbor Breeze helpful for solving remote control problems. You can also check out the video below as well.

Change the battery. This is the first step when troubleshooting a ceiling fan remote. The easiest fix to any remote control problem begins with battery replacement. A 9-volt battery is needed to operate all Hampton Bay ceiling fan remotes.

Check the light switch used for the ceiling fan. The light switch found on the wall must be in the "on" position. This allows the ceiling fan to be operated by remote control

Re-program your remote. If battery replacement fails to get your remote working again, try to reprogram the remote. Open the battery cover you will see 4 dip switches. These switches must be set to the same position as the receiver on the fan. Use the screw driver to move the dip switches either up or down.

Follow the previous step to change the frequency if the ceiling fan is randomly turning on or off. Other electronic devices such as garage door openers can interfere with the ceiling fans receiver, causing it to randomly turn on or off.

with Hampton Fans,, normally if the remote is good with a known good battery , and it quits working,, its the remote receiver, not the actual remote that goes bad. you can contact these guys I heard they have the part you need http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/hampton-bay-ceiling-fan-parts.php

Maybe it needs to be reprogrammed after new batteries. What is the model number on the remote, please?

Try unplugging and replugging,then reprograming the remote. Also try removing the batteries from the remote, holding a button down to drain the power, reinstalling the batteries, and reprogramming the remote.