If you’re looking to program your DIRECTV Genie remote, you’ve come to the right place. With just a few simple steps, you can easily set up your remote to control your Genie device and your TV. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to ensure a successful setup.
To begin programming your DIRECTV Genie remote for a DIRECTV Ready TV, you’ll need to press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons simultaneously. While doing this, make sure to point the remote at your Genie device. Keep holding the buttons until you see the green light at the top of the remote blink twice.
Once you see the green light blink twice, and the TV screen displays “Applying IR/RF setup,” you are now in RF mode and ready to program your DIRECTV Genie remote. This setup process allows your remote to communicate with your Genie device wirelessly.
Now that your remote is in RF mode, it’s time to pair it with your Genie device using a simple process. Make sure your remote is in RF mode by following the previous steps. Then, press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons simultaneously again. Release the buttons once the green light on the remote blinks twice.
With your remote now in pairing mode, press and hold the MUTE button. While holding the MUTE button, enter the code ‘961.’ After entering the code, press and release the ENTER button. You should see the green light blink twice again, indicating that your remote is now successfully paired with your Genie device.
After successfully pairing your remote with your Genie device, it’s time to program it to control your TV. To do this, press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once the green light blinks twice.
With your remote now in TV mode, enter the code for your TV brand using the remote’s number pad. You can find the code for your TV brand in the instruction manual that came with your Genie remote. Once you’ve entered the correct code, press the ENTER button.
Your DIRECTV Genie remote is now programmed to control both your Genie device and your TV. Make sure to test it out by adjusting the volume, changing channels, and accessing other functions to ensure that everything is working correctly.
If you encounter any issues during the programming process, double-check the steps you’ve followed and make sure you’re following them accurately. If problems persist, consult the instruction manual for further troubleshooting tips or contact DIRECTV customer support for assistance.
