Can't Change House/Unit code on KR19A Keychain Remote

Can't Change House/Unit code on KR19A Keychain Remote

X10 has been shipping two different versions of the KR19A.  One uses the standard programming methods, and the 2nd uses different programming method outlined below.  Otherwise both remotes function the same.

To change the Housecode

Press and hold the first (top) ON and OFF buttons at the same time for 2-3 seconds to enter Program Mode (the LED stays on).
- Press and release the first (top) ON button the appropriate number of times for the Housecode you want to set. Once for A, twice for B, etc. The LED blinks off for each press.
- Press the second (bottom) ON or OFF button to return to Normal Mode. The unit will also return to Normal Mode if no keys are pressed for more than 30 seconds.


To change the Unit Code for the first (top) two buttons (the second pair of buttons are always one # higher than the first pair, i.e. if you set the first button to 6, the second button controls 7, etc.).

- Press and hold the first (top) ON and OFF buttons at the same time for 2-3 seconds to enter Program Mode (the LED stays on).
- Press and release the first (top) OFF button the appropriate number of times for the Unit Code you want to set. Once for 1, twice for 2, etc. The LED blinks off for each press.
- Press the second (bottom) ON or OFF button to return to Normal Mode. The unit will also return to Normal Mode if no keys are pressed for more than 30 seconds.

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