It can be tricky to pair a DirecTV remote to your TV without knowing the right code. But don’t worry — it’s still possible!
DirecTV Genie remotes are universal and can control power and volume for many TV brands. To get started, you’ll first need to connect the remote to your DirecTV receiver. Once everything is connected, on-screen instructions will guide you through the setup.
Even if you don’t know your TV’s model or code, you can still program the remote easily.
Establish a connection
Establish a connection between your Genie remote and the receiver box. Here’s how.
First, turn on your TV and receiver box. Point the remote at the box and press SELECT and MUTE together until the green light blinks twice.
Next, press 9, 6, 1, then press the Channel Up button. After that, press Enter.
You’ll see a message on the screen saying, “Applying RF/IR setup. Please wait.”
Once it’s done, a message will confirm the setup was successful.
How to program a DirecTV remote to a TV without a code?
- Press the Menu button on your DirecTV remote.
- The menu will appear on your TV screen.
- Use the down arrow to go to the Settings tab.
- Press the right arrow to highlight Remote Control, then press SELECT.
- Press SELECT again to start pairing your remote with the TV.
- Choose Change TV.
- An A-Z box will appear on the left — use the arrow keys to type your TV brand.
- If you know your TV’s model number, select it from the list.
- If not, choose “I don’t know my model.”
- The remote will begin sending codes to your TV to complete the setup.
How to program the DirecTV STREAM remote without codes?
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Turn on your DirecTV streaming box.
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Press and hold the FAST FORWARD and REWIND buttons for 2–3 seconds.
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An on-screen prompt will appear.
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Go to Settings > System.
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Select Remote & Devices, then choose Program Your Remote.
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Pick your TV brand or soundbar from the list.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
FAQ
Can you program a DirecTV remote without a receiver box?
No, it’s not possible to skip the setup. You must first pair the remote with the box using code 961. Only then will the universal menu appear on your TV, allowing you to follow the on-screen prompts to set up the volume and power buttons.
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