How To Find My Directv Remote

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Is your DIRECTV remote not working? If your DIRECTV system is new, the remote may simply need to be programmed first. If didactics manuals give you a headache, don't worry ― we have all the data you need on how to programme DIRECTV remotes.

Before you lot proceed reading, y'all'll need to make up one's mind which remote model you own. There are two kinds of DIRECTV remotes ― the Universal Remote and the Genie® Remote. If you're not sure what you have, you can compare your remote to the images below.

two types of DIRECTV remotes to reset or program

Universal Remote & Genie Remote

Quick links

Program DIRECTV Universal Remote for an Hard disk drive DVR or Hard disk drive receiver
Program DIRECTV Universal Remote for a Standard DVR or SD receiver
Change your Television set's input source
Program DIRECTV Genie Remote for your HDTV or audio device
Program DIRECTV Genie Remote manually for your HDTV or audio device
Plan DIRECTV Genie Remote for a DIRECTV Ready TV
FAQs

How to reset your DIRECTV Universal remote

Your Universal Remote can command up to four devices, including TVs, game consoles, DVD players and more. This way, instead of keeping up with multiple remotes for multiple devices, you tin easily control all of your devices with one remote.

The mode switch at the top of the remote determines which device it'due south controlling. You tin change the remote's designated device by sliding the switch to your desired device setting (DIRECTV, AV1, AV2 and Tv set) to control the corresponding device.

To program your DIRECTV remote, follow the steps below for your type of DVR or receiver.

Program DIRECTV Universal Remote for an HD DVR or HD receiver

Printing the MENU push on your remote.
From the on-screen instructions, select Settings & Aid > Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
Choose the device (Idiot box, audio, DVD, etc.) you want to program. If you don't see your TV or device listed, apply the DIRECTV code lookup tool to find the device's 5-digit code.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish programming your remote.

Program DIRECTV Universal Remote for a Standard DVR or SD receiver

Press the Bill of fare push on your remote.
Select Parental Favs & Setup > System Setup > Remote or Remote Control > Plan Remote.
Choose the device (TV, sound, DVD) yous want to program. If y'all don't see your Goggle box or device listed, use the DIRECTV code lookup tool to observe the device'south 5-digit lawmaking.
Follow the on-screen instructions to terminate programming your remote.

Adjacent- Change your Idiot box'due south input source

At present that y'all've programmed your remote, y'all can alter your Boob tube'south input source and so it aligns with the labels on your remote'due south mode switch. If y'all couldn't adjust your Telly'due south volume before programming your remote, you need to change its input source.

At the summit of the remote, slide the mode switch to Idiot box.
Press and agree the MUTE and SELECT buttons at the aforementioned time until the green light at the top of your remote flashes twice.
Enter 960 using the keypad on the remote command. The green light should flash twice again.
At the superlative of the remote, slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV logo.

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How to reset your DIRECTV Genie remote

Plan DIRECTV Genie Remote for your HDTV or audio device

These steps will walk you through the automatic pairing process for your Genie remote. If this process doesn't piece of work for yous, follow the manual programming steps in the post-obit section.

Point the remote at your Genie device (Genie Hard disk DVR, Genie Mini or Wireless Genie Mini), then press and concord the MUTE and ENTER buttons until the green light at the meridian of the remote blinks twice. The Telly screen will display Applying IR/RF setup when it'southward ready for programming.
Ability on the device y'all desire your remote to control.
Press the Card button on your remote.
Select Settings & Help > Settings > Remote Command > Plan Remote.
Select the name of the device you wish to control with the remote.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete programming.

Programme DIRECTV Genie Remote manually for your HDTV or audio device

Point the remote at your Genie device (Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini or Wireless Genie Mini), then press and concord the MUTE and SELECT buttons until the green light at the meridian of the remote blinks twice.
Use the buttons on your Genie remote to enter the code 961.
Press the channel up button in one case.
Press Enter.
Select OK when the TV screen displays Your Remote is now set up for RF.
Ability on the device you lot want your remote to control.
Press MENU on your remote.
Select Settings & Help > Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
Select the name of the device you lot wish to command with the remote.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete programming.

Program DIRECTV Genie Remote for a DIRECTV Ready TV

DIRECTV Gear up TVs have built-in receivers that function like Genie Minis, so you tin can enjoy your favorite entertainment wirelessly on multiple TVs. To connect your Genie remote to a DIRECTV Ready TV, follow these steps:

Point the remote at your Genie device (Genie Hard disk DVR, Genie Mini or Wireless Genie Mini), then press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons until the green light at the summit of the remote blinks twice. The Television set screen will display Applying IR/RF setup when it's ready for programming
Ability on your DIRECTV Ready TV.
On your remote, press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons until the green lite at the top blinks twice.
Enter the manufacturer's code for your Tv:
– For Samsung DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54000.
– For Sony DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54001.
– For Toshiba DIRECTV Prepare TVs. enter 54002.
If you lot don't meet your Tv or device listed, use the code lookup tool to find its five-digit lawmaking.
The Genie remote is now ready for your DIRECTV Ready TV.

FAQs

How practise I use DIRECTV Smart Search?

Select Carte on your remote, then select Search & Scan. Next, select DIRECTV Smart Search. Apply your remote'south arrow buttons and the SELECT button to type out your search term with the on-screen letterpad. When the program you're looking for appears, you can view cast data, gear up recording options and more than.

How do I reset my remote?

To reset DIRECTV remotes to their default factory settings, printing and concord the MUTE and SELECT buttons until the remote's light flashes three times. So, enter 981 and press SELECT. The remote volition flash four times to let you know it has been reset.

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