Connect your Genie DVR to the Internet

Get online with the DIRECTV Genie (HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR34, or R22) or HD DVR by setting up the Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit.

ArticleINSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Learn how to get online with a Genie or HD DVR

Make sure the Genie has not connected to the Internet already. Press the dash (-) button on the remote control. If you see Internet: Not detected on your screen, you’re in the right place.

Before you begin, you must have the following:
  • Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit.
  • Wireless router connected to your home Internet service.
  • An Internet connection speed of at least 750Kbps (DSL or cable modem). We recommend 2Mbps or higher. 

Go online by setting up the Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit

  1. Press and hold INFO on your remote until the Info & Test screen appears on your TV.
  2. Locate your receiver model number next to Receiver. If you have a newer model (HR44 or HR54), follow these steps to get connected. Continue with the steps below if you have one of the following models: HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR34, or R22.
  3. Press dash (-) on your remote. 
  4. The message SWiM Connected should appear on your screen. If you don't see SWiM Connected on your screen, follow the steps in Set up your Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit.

Setting up Genie HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, or R22- SWiM Connected
If you see SWiM Connected on your screen:
  1. Press and hold INFO on your remote until the Info & Test screen appears.
  2. Select More System Info > Scroll down the page until you see Network status.
  1. Support
  2. Orders, apps & equipment
  3. DVR & receiver setup
  4. Connect your Genie DVR to the Internet