Program a DirecTV Genie Remote

A DirecTV Genie remote can be programmed to control your television, a DirecTV Ready television, and audio devices such as surround sound or a sound bar. Your DirecTV remote can be programmed for use with these devices by pressing a series of button commands.

Steps

Programming for HDTV and Audio Devices

  1. Point your DirecTV Genie remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
  2. Press and hold the “Mute” and “Enter” buttons, while continuing to point the remote at one of your Genie devices. The screen on your Genie device will display “Applying IR/RF setup.” This will put the remote in programming mode.
  3. Power on the device you want programmed with your remote.
  4. Press “Menu” on the remote and select “Settings and Help.”
  5. Select “Settings,” then select “Remote Control.”
  6. Select “Program Remote,” then select the name of the device you want to control.
  7. Follow the on-screen prompts to program your remote for the device. The instructions will vary depending on the device you selected, and your television will guide you through programming.[1]

Programming for DirecTV Ready TV

  1. Point your DirecTV Genie remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
  2. Press and hold the “Mute” and “Enter” buttons, while continuing to point the remote at one of your Genie devices. The screen on your Genie device will display “Applying IR/RF setup.” This will put the remote in programming mode.
  3. Power on your DirecTV Ready TV.
  4. Press and hold the “Mute” and “Select” buttons on the remote until the green light at the top of your remote flashes two times.
  5. Enter one of the following TV codes based on the make and model of your television. After you enter the code, your Genie remote will be programmed for use with your Ready TV.
    • Samsung DirecTV Ready TV: 54000
    • Sony DirecTV Ready TV: 54001
    • Toshiba DirecTV Ready TV: 54002

Troubleshooting Remote Problems

  1. Try replacing the batteries in your Genie remote if the remote fails to respond or light up. If the remote is not fully charged, the green light at the top of your remote will either blink slowly, or not light up at all.[2]
  2. Remove the batteries from your remote, then press all the buttons one at a time on the remote if it fails to respond to commands. This can help verify that none of the buttons are stuck and interfering with programming.
  3. Press and hold the red reset button on your DirecTV receiver if your Genie remote fails to respond. This will reset your receiver, and may resolve programs associated with the remote’s inability to respond.[3]
  4. Call DirecTV customer support at 1-800-531-5000 if you continue to experience problems with your Genie remote. DirecTV will work with you to place an order for a new remote control.[4]

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4028#answer-2
  2. ↑ https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4078/~/directv-genie-remote-programming-%26-troubleshooting
  3. ↑ https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4027/~/directv-remote-not-working%3F-troubleshooting-tips#answer-2
  4. ↑ https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4258/~/my-genie-remote-is-not-responding.-what-should-i-do%3F

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