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Reconnect your Genie Mini receiver

Is your Genie Mini receiver no longer connected to your main DIRECTV Genie receiver? Learn how to reconnect it. 

ArticleINSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Reconnect your Genie Mini

  1. Press MENU on your Genie remote.
  2. Select Settings > Whole-Home > Manage Clients > Add Clients.
  3. Write down the PIN displayed on the screen. Leave this screen as is – Do not select Done.
  4. Return to the TV where you connected the Genie Mini.
  5. Use the remote to select Continue and enter the PIN when prompted.
  6. Select Add a New Location.
  7. Enter a room location name and select Save Name.
  8. Select OK to confirm.
  9. Choose a setup option:
    • COPY - If you want to mirror the settings from an existing Genie/Genie Mini in your home. Then, select the location you want to copy.
    • DON'T COPY - If you want the default DIRECTV settings added to your new Genie Mini.
  10. Select Watch DIRECTV or Browse the Guide to complete the guide setup.
  11. Go back to the TV connected to the main Genie HD DVR and select DONE.
Tip: Repeat these steps for each Genie Mini in the home.