First, have your Genie Mini receiver connected and powered on. Next, grab your RC71 remote and simultaneously hold the “MUTE” + “ENTER” buttons until you see a box appear on your TV screen that says “Applying IR/RF Setup. Please Wait” (this appears after about 5 seconds of holding those buttons).
What is the difference between RC71 and RC73?
There is one, and precisely one, difference between previous DIRECTV Genie Remotes and the RC73: the RC73 will control the 2015 LG DIRECTV-Ready TVs. The RC72 remote did improve on the RC71 by adding a few new codes and fixing certain issues with lower-priced TVs but the RC73 doesn’t have any those additional changes.
How do I program my directv Genie remote to my TV?
Press MENU on your remote. Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote. Select the device you wish to control with the remote. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming.
How do I program a directv remote control?
Program remote for a Standard DVR or SD receiver
- Press MENU on your remote.
- Select Parental Favs & Setup > System Setup > Remote or Remote Control > Program Remote.
- Choose the device (TV, audio, DVD) you wish to program.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the programming.
How do I reset my directv RC71?
Press and hold the Mute and Select buttons until you get 2 green flashes at the top of the remote control and then enter the code 981. If you are still having issues, try and press the Mute and Enter (underneath the number 9) buttons at the same exact time. A message should pop up on the screen when this is done.
Should my directv remote be IR or RF?
The DIRECTV “white” remote can be used in IR mode with all DIRECTV receivers made since 2003 and most DIRECTV receivers before that. RF-capable remotes can control all pre-Genie RF-capable receivers. There is no “white” remote that can control a Genie in RF mode.
Is Genie remote IR or RF?
DIRECTV Genie remote controls are loaded with features. These remotes have IR and RF mode and they work with every DIRECTV receiver, including legacy models as well as those not available yet. What you’ll probably love most is its ergonomic design.
How do I program my directv remote to my box and TV?
Program remote for an HD DVR or HD receiver
- Press MENU on your remote.
- Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote.
- Choose the device (TV, audio, DVD) you wish to program.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming.
How do you reset a DirecTV Genie remote?
If that didn’t help, try resetting the remote to its default factory settings:
- Press and hold MUTE and SELECT together until the light flashes three times.
- Press 9, 8, 1 and SELECT. The remote flashes four times and should now reset.
How to program DirecTV remote?
Point the remote at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
How do you program a DirecTV remote?
Program DirecTV Genie Remote. Press the “Menu” button on your remote and then select “Settings & Help,” followed by “Settings, ” then “Remote Control” and then select the “Program Remote” option. Select your device and then follow DirecTV’s directions for programming the Genie remote to this device.
How to reset DirecTV remote?
Go to the front panel of the receiver.
How do you program a Genie remote control?
Programming a Genie Remote Automatically Turn on your TV. Point your Genie remote at its receiver. Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons. Wait for two green flashes. Press the MENU button. Select Settings & Help. Select Settings. Select Remote Control. Select Program Remote. Select an item. Follow the on-screen instructions.
