How To Program A Directv Remote?

Are you puzzled about fixing your new DIRECTV remote? Don’t worry. Here is the step-by-step explained article on how to program your DIRECTV remote. You may watch all your favorite channels on DIRECTV.

In most cases, we can reset the remote by clicking the reset button. Before we start, first you should decide which type of DIRECTV remote you have. Two types of remotes available for DIRECTV are Universal remote and DIRECTV Genie remote. Read this article to learn about how to:

• Program a DIRECTV Genie remote
• Program a standard Universal remote

How to program a Directv Genie remote

Learn how to reset a Genie remote for a DIRECTV Ready tv, audio device, HDTV , etc. Let’s see the different methods to reset your Genie remote.

For onscreen pairing (Automatic)

1. Point your remote at the Genie cable box.
2. Press and hold ‘MUTE+ENTER’ until the light on the remote flashes two times.
3. Now the TV will display the message ‘Applying RF/IR Setup. Please Wait…’
4. It displays the next message ‘Your Remote is now setup for RF’. Select OK.
5. Click on MENU button on the remote.
6. Go to settings from the TV sidebar.
7. Select Remote Control from settings.
8. Select pair/program remote.
9. Select Program TV option
10. Enter your tv information like brand and model number.
11. Done! Your process is complete

Hope this technique work for you. If your remote is still not ready, try doing the next method given below. This is a manual way of pairing the Genie remote with a tv.

The Manual Setup

1. Point your remote at the Genie cable box.
2. Press and hold ‘MUTE+ENTER’ until the light on the remote flashes two times.
3. Enter the code 961. If it works, you will see light flash two times.
4. Now press the CHANNEL Up button
5. Press the ENTER button.
6. Now the TV will display the message ‘Applying RF/IF Setup. Please Wait…’.
7. Click OK when it shows the message ‘Your Remote is now setup for RF’.
8. Press the MENU button.
9. Go to settings from the TV sidebar.
10. Select Remote Control from settings.
11. Select the Program Remote option.
12. Use your TV information to setup and finish final on-screen instructions.
13. Click on Done and your TV remote is now setup to use.

How to program a Universal Remote

A standard universal remote can control up to 4 devices like tv, audio devices, DVRs, DVD, players and gaming boards. Here is your way to program a universal remote easily. Follow these steps below if you have a universal remote.

For on screen pairing (Automatic)

1. Click on MENU on the remote.
2. Go to settings on the tv sidebar.
3. Select Remote Control from settings.
4. Select pair/program remote.
5. Select Program TV option
6. Enter your tv information like brand and model number.
7. Done! Your process is complete.

Now you can screen pair on your tv. If you try this method and failed, don’t worry. There is a manual way of setting up the remote. Let’s look into the next way of set up.

The Manual Setup

1. There is a five-digit code for your tv. You can locate it on DIRECTV’s website by searching ‘Remote Control Code Lookup -DirecTV’.
2. On the website select the model number of the remote which is printed on top of your remote.
3. Click on Add new TV and provide your tv brand. Now you get a five-digit code which is your remote control code.
4. Move the slider button on top of the TV remote to TV mode.
5. Press and hold the ‘MUTE+SELECT’ buttons simultaneously until the light on the top flashes two times.
6. Now enter the five-digit code you found out earlier.
7. If you see the light flash two times, you are set to go.
8. Press VOLUME UP to test the connection. If nothing happens, try entering another code and repeat the above steps once more.
9. Press and hold ‘MUTE+SELECT’ until you see the light flashing twice.
10. Now enter the code 960. The light will flash two times.
11. You are all set. Done!

Now your universal remote is all set. You can connect it to TV and enjoy watching shows.

CONCLUSION

We have mentioned different ways of programming your DIRECTV remote. The important thing to remember before going through this guide is that make sure which kind of remote you have. The two kinds of DIRECTV remote have a different kind of operations. If the above methods don’t work, make sure there is no object in the line of sight between your remote and device. Also if the problem still exists try changing remote batteries or repairing it. If nothing happens, buy a new TV remote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1)Where can I buy a DIRECTV remote?

You can get a DIRECTV remote from a nearby company service center. Also, new DIRECTV remotes are available on online sites like Amazon.com.

2)How much does a new remote cost?

Depending on whether you want Universal remote or Genie remote, the rate changes. The cost ranges from $15-$25 for a remote from DIRECTV company. Under companies protection plan, you get free replacement of remote. However, Amazon.com charges far lesser prize than this.

3)Is it possible to use your phone as a DIRECTV remote?

Yes. You can use your phone if you want instead of the DIRECTV remote by using the DIRECTV app. However, before this, check whether your receiver supports this.