Make sure the HDMI connection to the TV is secure. Check that the TV input selection. Try changing the channels. Press and hold the red reset button located near the access card to reboot the system.
Locate the reset button. On most DIRECTV receivers, there is a small red button located inside the access card door. With others, the button is on the side of the receiver. Press the red button, then wait for your receiver to reboot.
Receiver and remote control resetIf the buttons on your remote are not responding, try resetting the receiver and remote control. On most DIRECTV receivers, there is a red button on the side of the receiver or inside the access card door. Press and hold the red button until the receiver restarts.
The red reset button is located behind a swingout door on the front right of most DIRECTV receivers and DVRs. This will reset a bunch of the default settings on your DVR but attempt to keep your recordings. You'll need to pair up RF remotes again, as well as setting any preferences you had before.
Check the receiver's power supplyUnplug the ends of the power cord from the back of your receiver and the electrical outlet. Then, securely plug it back in at both ends. If a light switch controls the electrical outlet, make sure it's flipped on. If your receiver connects to a power strip, be sure it's turned on.
While watching live TV, press the MENU button.
- Press the left arrow until “What's On Now” is highlighted.
- Press the down arrow until “Settings” is highlighted.
- Press the right arrow until “Reset Options” is highlighted.
Solid green = indicates a good healthy MoCA connection. Solid orange (amber) = indicates a poor MoCA connection. Blinking orange (amber) = indicates no MoCA connection at all.
White universal remotes are $15 plus tax. The Genie remotes are $25 plus tax. To get one replaced for free to have to have the protection plan or better. CSRs will not replace them for free unless you have at least the basic protection plan.
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- Sign in to your DIRECTV account.
- From My Account, select My Equipment.
- Select Order New Accessories.
- Find your remote and select Add to cart.
- Review your order and select Check out.
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Unplug all cables and accessories from the TV such as: Switch the TV back ON with the remote control. If the TV does not respond, press the button/joystick on the TV to switch the TV ON. If the TV starts up and the remote control is functional again, the external devices can be connected to the TV again, one by one.
There are a number of reasons why your remote may not be working. The most common are physical damage, battery issues, pairing issues, or issues with the infrared sensor on the remote or TV. Replace the batteries and turn the TV off and on again at the switch.
How to Connect a Remote to a TV
- Hold down the program button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
- Press the "TV" button on the remote control to let the remote know it will be syncing with a TV.
- Find the proper codes for the TV you are programing.
Check the batteries in your remote control. If you do not see at least 1 button lighting up on the remote upon pressing the button, then the batteries may be depleted. Change the batteries in your remote control and retest. Power down your set-top box using the "CBL" button on the remote and then power it back up.
- Step 1: Disassembly. Disassemble your remote control.
- Step 2: Clean Everything Up. This is an important step.
- Step 3: Fixing the Unresponsive Button. Generaly once you clean the mainboard and the keypad you are ready to assemble the remote control and use it again.
- Step 4: Finished!! Thats it.
Check if the IR remote control sends Infrared signals
- Turn on your camera or the camera on your cellphone.
- Point the end of the remote control with the IR emitter to the camera or camcorder lens or cellphone screen.
- Press and hold one of the buttons on the remote control.
- Look at the viewfinder or LCD screen.
There are a number of reasons why your remote may not be working. The most common are physical damage, battery issues, pairing issues, or issues with the infrared sensor on the remote or TV.
Program remote for your HDTV or audio device
- Point the remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
- Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons.
- When the TV screen displays Applying IR/RF setup, you are in RF mode and ready to program the remote.
- Power on the device you want your remote to control.
Remote Control Codes For DIRECTV (How To Setup)
- – First, find your 5 digit remote code for your TV using the list below.
- DIRECTV Remote Codes For TVs.
- Element 11886, 12183, 12964, 13559.
- LG 11423, 12358, 12731, 12424, 12834, 10178, 10017, 11265, 10700, 12612, 12864, 13941.
- Samsung 10702, 10650, 10178, 10060, 10178, 10766, 10814.
- TCL 12434.
Although there are currently no possible techniques to program DIRECTV remote to TV without receiver, you can opt to go for a device with a built-in receiver or a portable and wireless Genie Mini.
How to Program a Universal Remote using Universal Remote Codes
- Enter device into setup mode.
- Select the device type as TV.
- key the universal remote code coresponding to your device from below list.
- Verifying the results.
- Setting up other device.
Use a Genie remote with a DIRECTV Ready or DIRECTV 4K Ready TV
- Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons on your Genie remote control.
- Wait for the green LED light on the remote to flash twice.
- Enter the appropriate manufacturer's code: For Samsung DIRECTV Ready or DIRECTV Ready 4K TVs, enter 54000.
After turning on the TV and receiver, the next steps are:
- Look up the 5-digit code for your brand of TV.
- Find the MODE switch on the remote control and slide it to the TV position.
- Press and hold MUTE and SELECT buttons simultaneously.
- Enter the 5-digit code.
- Aiming the remote at the television, press VOLUME UP.
Highlight the "Remote" selection and press "OK." Choose the "Program Remote" option and follow the on-screen instructions to program your remote to work with your TV set. When finished, the volume up/down buttons on the remote will work to control your TV's volume.
