How to Program DirecTV Remote

DirecTV offers two remotes control. The Universal Remote and the Genie Remote. However, each of these DirecTV remotes needs to be programmed before it can work. So, here in this guide, we have decided to share with you how to program DirecTV remote “IF” it’s not working because it has not been configured.

The DirecTV remote program will cover how to configure the remote to function with;

  • HD DVR or HD Receiver.
  • Standard DVR or SD Receiver.
  • HDTV or Audio device.

After the above DirecTV remote configuration, we’ll as well consider how to manually configure Genie HDTV and DirecTV ready TV.

Before we continue with the DirecTV remote programming we’ll assume that you have either of the DirecTV remote control stated in the introduction part of this guide.How to Program DirecTV Remote

However, this guide will be useful to find the follow DirecTV code.

  • RC-73
  • RC-72
  • RC-71B
  • RC-71
  • RC-66
  • RC-65
  • RC-64
  • RC-32 / RC-32RF
  • RC-24
  • RC-23

We will then wrap-up the guide with how to get Directv remote RC66RBX codes.

DirecTV Universal Remote

The DirecTV universal remote control up to 4 different devices which include TVs, game consoles, DVD players, etc. This means that if you program the DirecTV remote successfully you will be able to use it to control your TVs, game consoles, DVD players, etc.

With the help of the DirecTV universal remote, you can keep a single remote for all your device rather than having a separate remote for a different device.

The Universal DirecTV remote gives you the option to take the total control of the remote by switching from one setting to another. With the remote, you have options for DIRECTV, AV1, AV2 and TV.

The Universal DirecTV price varies with the market price. The price ranges from $16 – $30 which will save you the stress of keeping multiple remotes.

How to Program DirecTV Remote

Here is how to program your Universal DirecTV remote control for an HD DVR or HD receiver.

  • Launch your “DirecTV” TV.
  • Press the “Menu” button on your “Universal Remote” control.
  • Navigate to Settings & Help > Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
  • Choose TV to program the “Remote” for TV or others such as audio, DVD, etc.
  • Go to DirecTV remote control page.
  • Click on the version of your remote.
  • Select “Add New” TV.
  • Click on your “TV” manufacturer.
  • Enter your TV model number.
  • Follow the instruction on the page to complete your DirecTV remote programming.

Program DirecTV Remote for SD or SD DVR.

Here is how to program your DirecTV remote control for a Standard receive or SD DVR receiver.

  • Switch-on your DirecTV TV.
  • Press the “Menu” button on your remote control.
  • Navigate to Parental Favs & Setup > System Setup > Remote or Remote Control > Program Remote.
  • Select either TV or Audio or DVD that you want to program.
  • Go to “DirecTV code look portal and click on the name of your “Remote”.
  • Follow the instruction to finish programming your DirecTV remote for SD DVR or SD receiver.

How to Change TV’s Input Source.

You have the full privilege to change your TV’s input source after you have successfully configured your remote control for either HD DVR or HD or SD DVR or SD receiver.

  • Switch to “TV” mode from the top of the remote.
  • Press and hold the “Mute + Select” button and wait for the green light on the remote to flash two times.
  • Press “960” on your remote control.
  • Slide to the “DirecTV logo” using the “mode” switch at the top of the remote.

That is everything you need to program DirecTV universal remote control to work perfectly and switch TV’s input source on your remote control from TV to DirecTV mode.

How to Program Genie DirecTV Remote.

Here you will learn to program Genie remote control for your DirecTV to automatically work or follow a manual approach. 

  • Point your remote control to the Genie device.
  • Press and hold the “Mute + Enter” button simultaneously until the flashlight on the remote blinks twice.
  • You will see Applying IR/RF setup on the screen.
  • Switch on the device to control with the remote.
  • Press the “Menu” button.
  • Navigate Settings & Help > Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
  • Select the name of the device you want to control with the remote you are configuring.
  • Follow the instruction on the screen to finish your remote configuration.

Note: The list of Genie devices you can program your remote control to work with include Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini or Wireless Genie Mini.

How to Program Genie Remote [Manual]

Here is the manual approach to follow to program DirecTV remote (Genie) for HDTV or audio device.

  • Point the Genie remote control to your Genie device.
  • Press both “Menu and Select” button together at the same time.
  • Type “961” using your remote keyboard.
  • Tap the “Channel Up” button one time.
  • Click “Enter.
  • Once Your Remote is now set up for RF press the “OK” button.
  • Switch-on the device you want to control with the remote control.
  • Press the “Menu” button.
  • Navigate Settings & Help > Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
  • Select the name of the device to control with your Genie remote.

Now, you will be prompt to follow the instruction on your screen to finish programming your DirecTV remote.

Program DirecTV Genie Remote for a DirecTV Ready TV.

There is an inbuilt receiver for a DirecTV ready TV to use another remote control such as Genie remote. However, if this is what you have in mind follow the guide below to program DirecTV Genie remote for a DirecTV ready TV.

  • Point your remote to the Genie device you have.
  • Press both the “Mute and Enter” button together simultaneously.
  • Wait for the green light at the top of the screen to blink twice.
  • When your remote is ready for programming Applying IR/RF setup will appear on your TV.
  • Switch-on your DirecTV ready TV.
  • Press MUTE and SELECT until the blinking light comes up twice.
  • Depending on your DirecTV ready TV enter the code below.
    •  For Samsung DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54000.
    • For Sony DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54001.
    • For Toshiba DIRECTV Ready TVs. enter 54002.
  • Your DirecTV Genie remote will be ready.

However, if you couldn’t find your device in the list use the DirecTV look-up code.

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