DVR & receiver setup

Learn how to setup or replace your DIRECTV DVR and receivers including the Genie Mini & Wireless Genie Mini.

Set up a Genie Mini

Learn how to connect a Genie Mini so you can watch DIRECTV on another TV in your home.

Connect a replacement Genie receiver

Learn how to set up a replacement Genie receiver with a TV.

Set up your equipment

Learn how to swap out equipment, set up with a TV & activate service.

Get your DIRECTV channel lineup

Learn how to check out your DIRECTV channels.

Set up your equipment

Learn how to connect and activate your DIRECTV receiver or remote.

All about your Gemini device

Explore the features of the DIRECTV Gemini device, how to pair the Voice remote, access apps, and more.

All about your Gemini device

Explore the features of the DIRECTV Gemini device, how to pair the Voice remote, access apps, and more.

Connect your DIRECTV receiver to an SDTV

Learn how to connect your DIRECTV receiver to a standard-definition TV (SDTV).

Set up a replacement Wireless Genie Mini

Learn how to set up a replacement Wireless Genie Mini, connect it to your Genie HD DVR, and activate it.

Connect Genie HD DVR to the internet

Learn how to get online with Genie HR44, HR54, or HS17 to access On Demand, DIRECTV Cinema, Pandora, and streaming apps.

Connect your DIRECTV HD DVR to the internet

Connect your HD DVR (HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR34, or R22 models) by setting up the Wireless CINEMA Connection Kit.

Exchange, set up, and activate your Genie 2 DVR

Learn to install your Genie 2 and return old equipment.

Change the location name of your receiver

Learn how to change the location name of your DIRECTV receiver online or with your remote.

Set up DIRECTV Whole-Home DVR

Learn how to name receiver locations and manage and view Share Playlist settings.

DIRECTV Talking Guide

Have a Genie DVR? Use the DIRECTV Talking Guide to hear audio that accompanies your onscreen menus and guides.

Set up and activate a Wireless Genie Mini

Learn how to connect a Wireless Genie Mini to your TV and pair it with your Genie HD DVR.

Activate a replacement Genie Mini receiver

Learn how to activate a replacement Genie Mini or Wireless Genie Mini online or by calling the automated activation line.

Set up a replacement DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit

Learn how to install a replacement DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit (DCCK).

About your DIRECTV HD DVR

Learn about the features of your DIRECTV Genie or DIRECTV Plus^® HD DVR and receiver, and how to order equipment.

Connect a replacement non-Genie receiver

Learn how to set up a replacement non-Genie receiver with a TV.

Find out what DIRECTV receivers you have

Not sure what DIRECTV receiver models you have? It’s easy to find out.

Set up your DIRECTV Wireless Cinema Connection Kit

Learn how to connect your Wireless Cinema Connection Kit to a Genie or HD DVR.

DIRECTV Genie Mini and Wireless Genie Mini

Learn about the features of the Genie Mini and Wireless Genie Mini receivers and how to order.

Explore Genie HD DVR and Genie Mini

Find out what you get with a Genie HD DVR, how to use it, and how to get a new receiver or replace the one you have.

Connect a receiver to a wireless network

Learn how to get online with a Genie or HD DVR without a WPS router.

Customize your DIRECTV program guide

Learn how to update your program guide to show channels in your package or your favorites.