Program your Universal remote control

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.

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.