Set up your remote control

Genie remote control

Learn how to program your Genie remote to control an HDTV, a DIRECTV Ready TV, and audio devices such as a soundbar.

DETAILED STEPS
 

Program Genie remote for HDTV and other devices

Below is the most common way to program a Genie remote. If these steps don’t work for you, follow the next set of steps to program a remote manually.

1. Point the remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons. Stop when the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice.
3. When the TV screen displays Applying IR/RF setup, you are in RF mode and ready to program the remote.
4. Power on the device you want your remote to control.
5. Press MENU on your remote.
6. Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
7. Select the device you wish to control with the remote.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming.

Heads up: The DIRECTV remote powers on your TV and controls the volume while watching DIRECTV. To adjust TV settings or access third-party apps, use the remote control that came with your TV.
 

Program Genie remote manually for your HDTV or audio device

1. Point the remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons while continuing to point the remote at a Genie device. Stop when the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice.
3. Use the buttons on your Genie remote to enter code 961.
4. Press the channel up button once.
5. Press Enter.
6. Select OK when the TV screen displays Your Remote is now setup for RF.
7. Power on the device you want your remote to control.
8. Press MENU on your remote.
9. Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
10. Select the device you wish to control with the remote.
11. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming. The directions vary for different devices.

Program Genie remote for a DIRECTV Ready TV

1. Point the remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons while continuing to point the remote at a Genie device. Stop when the green light at the top of the remote blinks twice.
3. When the TV screen displays Applying IR/RF setup, you are in RF mode and ready to program the remote.
4. Power on your DIRECTV Ready TV.
5. On your remote, press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons. Stop when the green light at the top blinks twice.
6. Enter the appropriate manufacturer's code. If you don’t see your TV or device listed, use the code lookup tool to find the 5-digit code.
   • For Samsung DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54000.
   • For Sony DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54001.
   • For Toshiba DIRECTV Ready TVs, enter 54002.
7. The Genie remote is now set up for your DIRECTV Ready TV.

   

Universal remote control

Learn how to set up a Universal remote to control your devices and change the input source.

DETAILED STEPS

Program a Universal remote and change the input source

The Universal remote can control up to four devices. These include TVs, sound systems, game consoles or DVD players. Slide the mode switch at the top of your remote to pick the device you want to control (DIRECTV, AV1, AV2, and TV). If you can’t adjust the TV’s volume, you need to program your TV using the steps below before changing the TV’s input source.

Heads up: The DIRECTV remote powers on your TV and controls the volume while watching DIRECTV. To adjust TV settings or access third-party apps, use the remote control that came with your TV.

If you have a Genie remote, follow the steps in Program your DIRECTV remote control-Genie.

Program Universal remote for an HD DVR or HD receiver

1. Press MENU on your remote.
2. Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
3. Choose the device (TV, audio, DVD) you wish to program. If you don’t see your TV or device listed, use the code lookup tool to find the 5-digit code.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming.

Program Universal remote for a Standard DVR or SD receiver

1. Press MENU on your remote.
2. Select Parental Favs & Setup > System Setup > Remote or Remote Control > Program Remote.
3. Choose the device (TV, audio, DVD) you wish to program. If you don’t see your TV or device listed, use the code lookup tool to find the 5-digit code.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the programming.

Change your TV’s input source

1. At the top of the remote, slide the mode switch to TV.
2. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons at the same time. Stop when the green light at the top of your remote flashes twice.
3. Enter 960 using the keypad on the remote control. The green light should flash twice again.
4. At the top of the remote, slide the mode switch to the DIRECTV logo.

More remote help
Learn how to use your Universal remote.
Troubleshoot issues with your Universal remote.
   

Gemini remote control

Pair your Gemini remote control

Refreshing the connection between your remote and Gemini device fixes many common problems. First, unpair your remote from the device:

1. Press and hold the DASH (–) and APPS buttons until you see the LED lights on the remote blink blue twice.
2. Restart your Gemini device by pressing and releasing the red button on the side of the device. You can also unplug your device and then plug it back in.

When your Gemini device is back on, pair the remote again:

1. Point the remote at your Gemini device.
2. Press and hold FAST FORWARD and REWIND at the same time for 2-3 seconds. When paired, you’ll get an on-screen message that your remote is ready to use.

Control sound bars

Program your Gemini Voice remote to control them. Here's how:

1. Press the Home button on your Gemini Voice remote.
2. Choose Settings and then System.
3. Select Remote & Devices, then Program Your Remote.
4. Choose the TV manufacturer or sound bar you want to add.
5. Follow the prompts to complete.

Battery check

Take your batteries out for a couple of seconds, then put them back in to see if that helps. Or swap them out for a fresh set of batteries.
   

DIRECTV remote

Learn how to set up and manage your entertainment with one remote.

DETAILED STEPS

Pair your DIRECTV remote control

Once you have your DIRECTV device set- up and connected:

1. Remove the battery tag from your DIRECTV remote.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts. You’ll be asked to:
   • Pair your DIRECTV remote and device. Point the remote at your device and press the FAST FORWARD and REWIND buttons for 2-3 seconds at the same time. When they pair, you’ll get a message that your remote is ready to use. Get help with un-pairing or reprogramming your remote.

If you have not connected your device, follow these steps.

Use voice control on your DIRECTV remote

Google Assistant² makes it easier than ever to watch what you want and when you want. Just press the mic button on your remote and wait for solid blue lights. Then, say what you want to do:

• Go to a channel or show (for example, say Go to ABC).
• Record a show (say Record Mr. Mercedes).
• Turn closed captions on or off (say Turn on captions).
• Watch something on Netflix (say Play Stranger Things).
• Play music on Pandora (say Open Pandora or Play may playlist).

Learn more about Google Assistant
 

Control sound bars or TVs

Learn how to program your DIRECTV remote to control TV functions or any external soundbars. Follow these steps:

1. Open DIRECTV on your TV device.
2. Choose Settings and then System.
3. Select Remote & Devices, then Program Your Remote.
4. Choose the TV manufacturer or sound bar you want to add.
5. Follow the prompts to finish up.