To program a DirecTV remote to control your TV, follow these steps:
- Make sure your TV is on and the DirecTV receiver is connected.
- Press the MENU button on your DirecTV remote.
- Navigate to Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
- Select the device you want to program (choose TV).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the programming.
- If your TV brand is not listed or you can't control your TV, you may need to input a 5-digit TV code manually using the code lookup tool from DirecTV.
- After programming, test the remote by adjusting the volume or turning the TV on/off.
If you have a Genie remote, there are additional steps involving holding the MUTE and ENTER buttons to enter RF or IR setup modes before programming. For manual programming, you can also hold SELECT and MUTE until the light blinks twice, then enter the 5-digit code for your TV brand. This method generally applies to most DirecTV universal remotes and Genie remotes and can vary slightly depending on the model you have.
