Verizon Installation Guide – Self & Professional (Fios, TV, LTE, & Connect)

As a network enthusiast, I want optimal device connections with my service providers. So I compiled information about installing almost all of Verizon’s devices into this guide.

I’ll cover the following points to install your Verizon services:

• Installation fees
• Professional installation
• Fios installation
• Install 5G home internet
• Install 4G LTE home internet
• Setting up Verizon Connect
• Installing Hum

Let’s set up your Verizon services.

Verizon Installation Fee

Verizon charges a $99 installation fee for homes with an Optical Network Terminal (ONT). You can waive this fee by buying your Verizon services online and installing your devices yourself.

I’ll cover self-installation in a bit.

You’ll have to schedule a professional installation if you require a new ONT. There’s no way you can install this device yourself.

Otherwise, if you don’t trust yourself installing Verizon devices, you can opt for a professional installation.

Professional Installation

If you choose this option (or must choose it to install an ONT), you’ll need to follow these steps to professionally install your Verizon services:

• Schedule an appointment
• Prepare your house or apartment
• Let the technician work

Scheduled technician visits involve the technician connecting your ONT, troubleshooting any issues, and answering questions.

I’ll cover everything you should know in the following sections.

Step 1: How To Set up a Verizon Installation Appointment

You’ll set up a Verizon installation appointment when ordering your internet, TV, or home phone service.

You can manage your appointment, add a note to the technician, or reschedule through your My Verizon online account.

Or the My Fios mobile app.

Verizon will send you reminders about your appointment through communication preferences that you’ve enabled. For example, if you let Verizon text you updates, you’ll receive reminders as an SMS.

Step 2: Preparing Your Home

You will need to ensure the technician has a clear path to work. Areas that you’ll need to clear include:

• Apartments: ensure they have access to the building’s central equipment room
• Area where utilities enter your home
• Spots you want Ethernet jacks installed
• Around your TV: if you got Fios TV
• Space around your computer

Then you’ll need to make sure you have someone who’s 18 and over available to watch over the entire installation.

While cleaning, find a grounded electrical outlet (3-pronged) that’s NOT tied to a switch.

It has to sit by where utilities would enter your home. You can always call Verizon and ask them how to identify where utilities enter your home.

Step 3: Let the Technician Do Their Thing

Upon arrival, the technician will talk to you and ask where you’ll use your devices. This helps them determine an optimal location for your Verizon router and ONT.

In some scenarios, they’ll need to drill holes in your wall to run Ethernet cables through your home. But they’ll consult with you first.

If you don’t already have a Verizon ONT installed, they’ll install a terminal where your utilities enter your home. Or inside a utility closet. Thus, they’ll need to run wires through your home.

In some scenarios, they may need to convert existing phone jacks to support Ethernet.

They’ll connect your router or Fios TV set-top box with an already installed ONT. From there, they’ll ensure your services work and answer any questions.

Before the technician leaves, have them test your internet speed.

Doing so ensures the installation went right. Because you won’t want to deal with having another technician come to your home later.

Verizon Fios Internet and TV Self Installation

When receiving your self-installation kit, check whether your Verizon Optical Network Terminal has power.

If it’s not on, ensure the coaxial and Ethernet cables aren’t loose in your ONT. Unplug both cables, then insert them again.

Still seeing issues? Then you’ll need to contact Verizon’s customer service.

Verizon Router Installation

You’ll need to install a router for Verizon TV and internet services. Follow these steps to install a Verizon router:

1. Find an optimal location for your internet router
2. Connect one end of the coax cable to your router and the other to your coaxial port
3. Plug the AC adapter into your router then plug it into the wall
4. Power on your Fios router by pressing the power button
5. Pay attention to the LED light colors

You want almost every LED to emit a solid green glow.

The LAN Ethernet light can have a solid or flashing green light. The icon for this light usually looks like a trident.

If you’re installing Verizon Fios TV and internet in the same room, you’ll need to use a 2-way coaxial splitter. Connect the coaxial splitter IN part to your wall’s coaxial port.

Screw the coaxial cable from your router into one OUT port. Then connect your set-top box’s cable to the other OUT port.

Visit activate.Verizon.com to activate your Verizon router.

Log into your account and follow the prompts that appear on your screen.

Your router’s active.

Check the bottom of your router for the Wi-Fi network name and password. Then select that network on your device/s.

If you’re connecting a device with an Ethernet cable, it’s plug-and-play. That means you don’t have to adjust any settings.

How To Use Your Own Router With Verizon Fios

You can use your own router with Verizon Fios by following these steps:

1. Find the WAN port on your Verizon router and disconnect the Ethernet cable from it
2. Connect the cable to your new router’s Internet or WAN port
3. Call 800-837-4966 to activate your ONT’s Ethernet port

Most ONTs’ Ethernet ports aren’t on by default. You’ll need to call Verizon and ask if they can activate it [1].

However, if you connect the Ethernet cable to your new router and notice it’s on, test to ensure your internet’s enabled. Then you won’t have to call Verizon.

Make sure that you use a router that’s compatible with Verizon Fios.

Verizon Fios TV Installation

Connect one end of a coaxial cable to your TV box. And the other to a coaxial outlet.

If you’ll use your TV box and router in the same room, use a coaxial splitter. I covered more information on this hardware in the previous section.

Plug your router into the wall. Then plug in an HDMI cable to connect your TV box to your television.

Power on your TV. You should see an activation screen.

If not, press the ‘Input’ button on your Fios Remote until the screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions until it asks whether you want SD or HD.

Choose HD.

Verizon won’t charge you extra money for enabling high definition.

Your TV box will blink on and off for 5 minutes. That’s normal and means it’s working.

If you’re using a Fios One Mini, you can skip plugging it into a coaxial port. The One Mini uses Wi-Fi to connect your device, so it’s unnecessary.

But Wi-Fi’s often unreliable because of physical and wireless obstacles. So I recommend connecting it to your coaxial outlet via coaxial cable.

Anyway.

Connect the One Mini to your TV using an HDMI cable. Then plug it into your wall.

Turn on your television. Follow the same steps I mentioned about following the prompts on your TV.

Connect Your Verizon Fios TV Remote

Your Verizon TV remote already comes programmed with your set-top box. From there, you’ll need to follow one of two methods to program the Fios remote with your TV:

• Use Verizon’s Guided Solutions Tool
• Navigate through your TV’s menus

The former has you visit this link and follow a bunch of steps.

To do the latter, you’ll need to turn on your television and navigate through these settings on your set-top box:

Menu > Customer Support > Top Support Tools > Program Fios Remote > OK

Follow the prompts on your screen, then pull your hair out when it requires you to enter your TV’s remote code.

Actually, don’t do that. Because I have codes for every TV in the next section.

Verizon Remote Codes for P265 and P283 Remotes

Upon receiving a prompt to enter your TV manufacturer code, use the table below as a reference [2]:

Manufacturer	Code
3M	1
A.R. Systems	2
Abex	3
Acer	4
Admiral	5
Advent	6
Adventura	7
Aiko	8
Aim	9
Aiwa	10
Akai	11
Akiba	12
Akura	13
Alba	14
Albatron	15
Alleron	16
Allstar	17
America Action	18
Ampro	19
Amstrad	20
Amtron	21
Anam	22
Anam National	23
Anitech	24
Anasonic	25
AOC	26
Apex	27
Apex Digital	28
Archos	29
Aristona	30
Asberg	31
Astar	32
Atlantic	33
Audiosonic	34
Audiobox	35
Aventura	36
Axion	37
Basic Line	38
Baur	39
Beko	40
Bell & Howell	41
Benq	42
Beon	43
Bestar	44
Blue Sky	45
Boss	46
BPL	47
Bradford	48
Brillian	49
Brinkmann	50
Brionvega	51
Broksonic	52
Bush	53
byd:sign	54
Candle	55
Canon	56
Carena	57
Carnivale	58
Carver	59
Cascade	60
Cathay	61
CCE	62
Celebrity	63
Celera	64
Centurion	65
Changhong	66
Citizen	67
Clarion	68
Clatronic	69
Coby	70
Colortyme	71
Colt	72
Comm Solutions	73
Concerto	74
Condor	75
Contec	76
Contec/Cony	77
Craig	78
Crosley	79
Crown	80
CTX	81
Curtis	82
Curtis Mathes	83
CXC	84
Cytron	85
Daewoo	86
Dansai	87
Dawa	88
Daytron	89
Decca	90
Dell	91
Denon	92
Desmet	93
Diamant	94
DiamondVision	95
Dimensia	96
Disney	97
Dixi	98
Dual	99
Dumont	100
Durabrand	101
Dwin	102
Dynatron	103
Dynex	104
Elki	105
Elbe	106
Electroband	107
Electrograph	108
Electrohome	109
Element	110
Elin	111
Elite	112
Emerson	113
Envision	114
Epson	115
Erres	116
Esa	117
Euromann	118
Europhon	119
Exquisit	120
Fidelity	121
Finlux	122
Firstline	123
Fisher	124
Flint	125
Fraba	126
Fujitsu	127
Funai	128
Futuretech	129
Galaxis	130
Gateway	131
GE	132
GEC	133
Genexxa	134
GFM	135
Gibraltar	136
Go Video	137
Goldline	138
Goldstar	139
Goodmans	140
GPX	141
Gradiente	142
Granada	143
Grundig	144
Grunpy	145
Haier	146
Hallmark	147
Hannspree	148
Hanseatic	149
Hantarex	150
Hantor	151
Harley Davidson	152
Harman/Kardon	153
Harvard	154
Harwood	155
Havermy	156
HCM	157
Helios	158
Hello Kitty	159
Hewlett Packard	160
HiLine	161
Hinari	162
Hisense	163
Hitachi	164
Hornyphone	165
Humax	167
Hypson	168
Hyundai	169
Iberia	170
ICE	171
Ilo	172
IMA	173
Imperial	174
Indiana	175
Infinity	176
InFocus	177
Initial	178
Inno Hit	179
Insignia	180
Inteq	181
Interfunk	182
Intervision	183
Irradio	184
Isukai	185
ITS	186
ITV	187
Janeil	188
JBL	189
JCPenney	190
JCB	191
Jensen	192
JVC	193
Kaisui	194
Karcher	195
Kawasho	196
KEC	197
Kendo	198
Kenwood	199
KLH	200
Kloss Novabeam	201
Kneissel	202
Kolster	203
Konka	204
Korpel	205
Kosmos	206
Kreisen	207
KTV	208
Leyco	209
LG	210
Liesenkotter	211
Lifetec	212
Lloyd's	213
Loewe	214
Logik	215
Luma	216
Lumatron	217
Luxman	218
LXI	219
MAG	220
Magnasonic	221
Magnavox	222
Magnin	223
Majestic	224
Manesth	225
Marantz	226
Mark	227
Matsui	228
Matsushita	229
Maxent	230
Mediator	231
Medion	232
Megapower	233
Megatron	234
M-Electronic	235
Memorex	236
Mercury	237
MGA	238
Midland	239
Minoka	240
Mintek	241
Minutz	242
Mitsubishi	243
Monivision	244
Montgomery Ward	245
Motorola	246
MTC	247
Multitech	248
Multivision	249
NAD	250
NEC	251
Neckermann	252
NEI	253
NET-TV	254
Neufunk	255
NewTech	256
Nikkai	257
Nikko	258
Norcent	259
Norwood Micro	260
Novatronic	261
NTC	262
NuVision	263
Okano	264
Olevia	265
Onwa	266
Opera	267
Oppo	268
Optimus	269
Optoma	270
Optonica	271
Orbit	272
Orion	273
Orline	274
Osaki	275
Otto Versand	276
Palladium	277
Panama	278
Panasonic	279
Panavision	280
Penney	281
Perdio	282
Perfekt	283
Philco	284
Philips	285
Philips Magnavox	286
Phoenix	287
Phonola	288
Pilot	289
Pioneer	290
Planar	291
Plantron	292
Plexor	293
Polaroid	294
Portland	295
Price Club	296
Prima	297
Princeton	298
Prism	299
Profitronic	300
Proline	301
Proscan	302
Prosonic	303
Proton	304
Protron	305
Proview	306
Provision	307
Proxima	308
Pulsar	309
Pye	310
Pyle	311
Quasar	312
Quelle	313
Radialva	314
Radio Shack	315
Radio Shack/Realistic	316
Radiola	317
Radiomarelli	318
RadioShack	319
Radiotone	320
RCA	321
Realistic	322
Recor	323
Redstar	324
Reflex	325
Revox	326
R-Line	327
Rosen	328
Runco	329
Sampo	330
Samsung	331
Sansui	332
Sanyo	333
SBR	334
Sceptre	335
Schneider	336
Scotch	337
Scott	338
Sears	339
SEG	340
SEI	341
Sharp	342
Sheng Chia	343
Siarem	344
Sierra	345
Signature	346
SIM2 Multimedia	347
Simpson	348
Sinudyne	349
Sonoko	350
Sontec	351
Sony	352
Soundesign	353
Soundwave	354
SOYO	355
Squareview	356
SSS	357
Standard	358
Starlite	359
Strato	360
Studio Experience	361
SunBriteTV	362
Sunstar	363
Sunwood	364
Superscan	365
Supersonic	366
SuperTech	367
Supre-Macy	368
Supreme	369
SVA	370
Sylvania	371
Symphonic	372
Syntax	373
Syntax-Brillian	374
Tandy	375
Tatung	376
Teac	377
Technics	378
Techview	379
Techwood	380
Teknika	381
Telecaption	382
Telecor	383
Telefunken	384
Telegazi	385
Telemeister	386
Telesonic	387
Telestar	388
Teletech	389
Tensai	390
Thomas	391
Thomson	392
Thorn	393
TMK	394
TNCi	395
Tokai	396
Toshiba	397
Totevision	398
Trans Continents	399
Triumph	400
Trutech	401
TVS	402
Uher	403
Ultravox	404
Unic Line	405
Universal	406
Universum	407
Univox	408
V Inc.	409
Vector Research	410
Venturer	411
Vestel	412
Vexa	413
Victor	414
VideoSystem	415
Vidikron	416
Vidtech	417
Viewsonic	418
Viking	419
Viore	420
Visco	421
Vision	422
Vito	423
Vizio	424
Vortec	425
Voxson	426
Waltham	427
Wards	428
Watson	429
Waycon	430
Wega	431
Weltblick	432
Westinghouse	433
White Westinghouse	434
Xrypton	435
Yamaha	436
Yamishi	437
Yokan	438
Yoko	439
Zenith	440

Fios remote codes.

Verizon 5G Home Internet Installation

Scan the QR code included in your self-installation kit. Then tap ‘Begin Setup.’

Allow Verizon to use your phone’s camera to use the augmented reality (AR) tool.

This tool helps you find the nearest 5G tower.

Follow the arrows until finding a window or wall with a clear view of the antenna. Ensure this spot’s near a plug outlet and away from a place with a lot of moisture (like your bathroom).

Connect the AC adapter to your router and plug it into your wall outlet.

You’ll see a blinking white light. This means it’s booting up. And once you see a blue LED, it’s ready to pair with your phone.

If you’re using the My Verizon app, it’ll begin synching with the app. Download the app if you want to make the installation process easier. Tap ‘Continue’ on your phone and wait for it to pair.

Move the router to different positions on your wall or window. Do this until a green light appears in the upper-right corner of your device.

The LED signifies a good signal. Ensure you hover the router above each spot for a couple of seconds to test your device.

Clean your wall or window, attach the mounting bracket, then mount your router.

If you’re like me and need visual instructions, Verizon has a decent video on installing your 5G Home Internet router:

You’ll need to pause the video a lot when following along.

Once you install your device, test your internet speed.

Verizon 4G LTE Home Internet Installation

Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the top of the self-install kit inside your router’s box.

If you can’t scan the QR code, copy and paste myVerizon.Verizon.com/ltehomesetup into your browser’s address bar.

Tap or click ‘Begin.’

Place your 4G LTE router near a window and press ‘Confirm location.’

Now connect the AC adapter to your router, plug it into the wall, and wait until your router emits blue light. That means your router has power.

Wait (at max.) 45 seconds for the light to turn solid green. This LED indicator shows you have an excellent LTE signal.

If you see solid red, you have a poor signal. Otherwise, flashing red lights mean you have no SIM card or a Wi-Fi error.

Verizon has an excellent chart showcasing each LED light and its meaning on their website.

Once the text ‘Success’ on your web page, log into your My Verizon account and tinker with your Wi-Fi settings.

Verizon Connect Installation

To install your Verizon Connect dash cameras, you’ll need to first get your vehicle ready by following these steps:

1. Park in an area with good Verizon network coverage
2. Turn off your car
3. Install a vehicle tracker
4. * Ensure your car window has a temperature of 50°F to 80°F (10–26°C)
5. ** Park on a flat surface with 25 yards (23 meters) of clear space ahead

* These temperatures ensure the camera’s adhesive sticks to your window.

** Helps you accurately calibrate your Connect.

Download the Spotlight, Reveal Hardware, or the Integrated Video app and log in with your Verizon Connect credentials. Find the button on your app to add a new camera.

The app will ask you to take a picture of your camera’s barcode. Do this.

Connect your camera to a power source. On heavy trucks, connect it to a 9-pin connector. Regular vehicles require you to find your car’s OBD-II port. I’ll cover this in the next section.

If you ordered an SD card, remove the side panel and install it. Verizon has visual instructions based on your chosen camera to help you remove the right object.

Mount your camera, adjust it to face the road, and lock it. That way, the camera doesn’t move while driving.

Hum by Verizon Installation

You’ll first need to download the Hum mobile app to install a Hum device in your car. Sign in to your Verizon account and follow the steps your app presents.

Turn off your car and locate the OBD-II port.

If you don’t know how to find this port, select your make, model, year, and body type on this page. Can’t find your vehicle? Call 800-711-5800. A customer service team member will help you locate it.

After locating this port, plug your device into it and listen for a beep. The sound means you have a successful installation.

FAQ: Verizon Installation

Check out these commonly asked questions about installing Verizon services in your home.

Conclusion

Verizon service installation doesn’t require many steps. With most services, you can install the devices yourself. However, when it comes to Fios TV or internet, you’ll need a technician if your home doesn’t already have an ONT.

If you’ve found a Verizon service that you didn’t know about earlier, check out everything they offer.