Manage your Gemini device settings

 

Review the Settings menu topics below and learn what you can do in each section. Press the Home button on the Gemini Voice remote to access Settings.

Info & Test
Run a system test, name location for device, and system info like receiver model, software version, etc.

Parental Controls
Turn parental control settings on or off. Once enabled, you’ll need the PIN code to make changes or turn controls off. Learn more about parental controls

You can also review movie and TV ratings, restrict channel access, set spending limits for on demand purchases, and establish daily viewing hours.

Remote Control
Check the connection status of your current remote. You have the option to: Add New Remote, Program a Remote, and review a Paired Remote List for this Gemini device.

Display
Set Preferences for how the on-screen menus display. Set TV Ratio and Resolutions.

Audio
Manage default language, sound effects, and Dolby Audio settings.

Accessibility
Accessibility options include Closed Captioning and our text-to-speech feature, TalkBack. Learn more about DIRECTV closed captioning

Power Saving

• Turn on Power Saving to conserve energy when your device is idle for 4 hours within the DIRECTV app.
• After 4 hours of inactivity, an onscreen display (OSD) message asks if you're still watching; no response puts your TV in standby mode.
  Note: Power Saving inactivity is different from screensaver inactivity; the screensaver launches after 15 minutes of paused content or no navigation within apps.
• To adjust Power Saving settings: Press Home > Settings > System > Device Preferences > Screen Saver > Power Saving
  • Turning off Power Saving increases internet consumption.
  • Turning it on may trigger the on-screen prompt during extended viewing sessions.

Screensaver Settings
To change your screensaver setting:

1. Press the Home button on your Gemini Voice remote
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Choose System
4. Click Device Preferences
5. Select the Screen Saver Type you prefer:
   • Backdrop
   • Colors
   • Glance AI
6. When you've made your selection, hit the Back button on your remote to leave this screen.

Help
Find help on popular topics and scroll from a list of FAQs.

Google Settings
Allows you to see if a Google Account is connected to the Gemini device.

To add a Google Account, go to Google Settings > Google Account > Add Account.

Review account permissions for Google Assistant, Google Cast, and Google Usage.

Apps & Storage
Provides a list of Apps on the device along with storage related info for each.

Legal Notices
Get details on Legal notices (Android TV, Google Legal), Nielsen Measurements, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policies.