DIRECTV Overview

DIRECTV is a satellite TV provider with the greatest coverage in Midwest, Nevada, California, and Southeast. DIRECTV offers great value and has an amazing channel lineup containing all the local, popular, and premium channels.

Satellite TV is a reliable form of entertainment and DIRECTV holds very high standards when it comes to getting customers a reliable service. DIRECTV guarantees satisfaction with its customized channel lineups and budget-friendly plans. DIRECTV has access to more than 18.4 million customers. Here are some of the prominent features:

  • Extensive channel lineups
  • Top DVR service with great storage
  • Live TV stream on your smart devices
  • All the popular Premium Channels

How to reset DIRECTV remote control?

If the buttons on your DIRECTV remote are not responding, you can try resetting both the receiver and remote control.

Rest your receiver

  • Almost all of the DIRECTV receivers have a red button on the side or inside their access card door.
  • Once you find the reset button, press and hold the red button until it restarts.
  • If you are unable to find the red button, simply unplug the receiver from the power outlet, wait for 15 seconds, and plug it back in again.

Rest your DIRECTV remote

In some cases, resetting your receiver will not work. In such cases, just reset your remote. Here is how to do that:

  1. On your DIRECTV remote control, press the Menu button.
  2. Select the Settings by arrowing down.
  3. Choose Remote Control.
  4. Click on Pair/Program Remote.
  5. The reset might start automatically or you might have to enter the five-digit code manually to reset, depending upon your system. You can use this link to find the 5-digit code: https://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/remote_codes2

If this process does not work, try to reset the remote to the default factory settings:

  1. Hold Select and Mute together until the light on the remote flashes three times.
  2. Press 9, 8, 1, and then Select.
  3. Your remote will flash four times.
  4. This should reset the DIRECTV remote.

How to fix my DIRECTV remote?

The Genie remote functions differently. It uses light to connect with the receiver. If something is blocking the receiver, the functionality of the remote might suffer. Therefore, your DIRECTV receiver should have a clear line of sight and must be clear and free of obstructions. If your Genie remote isn’t working, before figuring out how to reset the remote for DIRECTV genie, you need to make the following changes:

Test your battery strength

Your batteries might be old or worn out. You can check the strength using the DIRECTV remote. To test your batteries, press and hold any button on the remote.

  • A solid green light indicates that the batteries are strong.
  • A fast blinking green light indicates that the batteries are okay for now but need to be replaced soon.
  • No light or slow blinking light indicates that the remote needs new batteries. Remove the old batteries and replace them with new AA batteries.

Check that the remote is all set to control the receiver.

  • Hold Enter button for three seconds.
  • This will open a source menu to change the TV’s input.
  • Select the DIRECTV’s input source. For example, HDMI 2: Satellite Receiver might be the name of the input. Find different inputs to set up for your TV.

Pair your Genie remote with a receiver

If nothing happens when you press GUIDE, ensure that the remote is paired with the receiver.

  • Point your remote at your Genie, Wireless Genie Mini, or Genie Mini.
  • Hold Enter and Mute simultaneously.
  • The screen will display Applying IR/RF Setup. This indicates the remote is synced.

Conclusion

If nothing works for you, reach out to the customer service department. The highly trained agent will help you with all your queries. However, follow the steps in this guide and it should work!