Owning a DirecTV remote is an added advantage, as you can operate the TV and set-top box with one remote. In that way, you can use it to control your Samsung TV if its remote doesn’t work for any reason. If you are programming a DirecTV remote for the first time, remember that there are three models: Genie, Universal, and Gemini. This article explains the steps to program a DirecTV remote to a Samsung TV in all possible ways.
Steps to Program DirecTV Remote to Samsung TV
Depending on the DirecTV remote model, go through the guidelines below to pair it with your Samsung TV.
Pair DirecTV Genie Remote
You can pair the Genie remote with your Samsung TV either manually or automatically. Switch on your Samsung TV and Genie device to begin the process.
Automatic Pairing
- Hold the Mute and Enter keys on a DirecTV Genie remote.
- Release the keys if the green light on the remote flashes two times.
- You can see the Applying IR/RF Setup message on the TV screen.
- Click the Menu key on your Genie remote.
- Go to the Genie device Settings and choose the Remote Control option.
- Tap the Program Remote and choose the device as TV.
- Then, proceed with the on-screen instructions on the TV to pair the Genie remote with your Samsung TV.
Manual Method
- Hold the Mute and Select keys on your Genie remote.
- Release the keys if the DirecTV Genie remote’s green light flashes two times.
- Type the number 961 using the Genie remote numeric buttons.
- Click the Channel Up button and press Enter.
- Once your Genie device-connected TV screen shows, Your Remote is now setup for RF message, press OK.
- Hit the Menu button on the Genie remote.
- Head to the Genie device Settings and choose the Remote Control option.
- Choose the device as a TV and follow the on-screen prompts to pair the remote.
Using Remote Codes
- Hold the Mute and Select keys on the Genie remote.
- Enter the 1st digit of any of the five-digit remote codes using the remote’s number pad.
- Samsung TV codes – 10030, 10032, 10039, 10056, 10060, 10178, 10329, 10427, 10587, 10650, 10702, 10766, 10812, 10814, 11060, 11235, 11249, 11312, 11395, 11575, 11618, 11632, 11903, 11959, 12051, 12557, 12596, 12733, 12814, 13382
- Once the remote’s green light blinks, input the remaining four-digit code. The remote’s status light will blink green two times for the correct code.
- Check whether your Samsung TV responds to the remote by clicking the Mute or Volume button on the remote. If your Samsung TV does not respond, try another remote code.
Program DirecTV Universal Remote
Before proceeding, find your Samsung TV remote codes by visiting this website.
- Press the Menu key on a DirecTV universal remote.
- Open Settings on DirecTV and select Remote Control.
- Hit the Program Remote option and choose your Samsung TV.
- Input the 5-digit remote code, which you have noted from the code lookup tool website.
- Follow the remaining instructions shown on the TV screen to complete the pairing process.
Program DirecTV Gemini Remote
Gemini remotes are of two types. One is DirecTV via Satellite and the other is DirecTV via Internet remote. The procedure for remote programming are given as folows.
Gemini DirecTV via Satellite
- Hit the Home key on your DirecTV Gemini remote.
- Click Settings and choose the Remote & Devices option.
- Tap the Program Your Remote option.
- Select your Samsung TV from the list and execute the shown steps on the TV screen.
Gemini DirecTV via Internet
- From the Gemini device home screen, select Settings.
- Then, click on System and choose Remote & Devices.
- Tap the Program Your Remote option and select your Samsung TV from the list shown.
- Complete the pairing process by following the instructions shown on the screen.
Pair DirecTV Genie RC6X, RC32 Remote
You can pair the Genie remote RC60, and RC32 with your Samsung TV using codes or auto-code search techniques.
Manual Code Entry
- To start, slide the Mode button switch to the TV.
- Hold the Mute and Select buttons simultaneously until a green light blinks under the TV button.
- Input the 5-digit code using a Gemini remote’s number pad. If the code is correct, the green button under the TV button will blink two times.
- Samsung TV codes – 10030, 10032, 10039, 10056, 10060, 10178, 10329, 10427, 10587, 10650, 10702, 10766, 10812, 10814, 11060, 11235, 11249, 11312, 11395, 11575, 11618, 11632, 11903, 11959, 12051, 12557, 12596, 12733, 12814, 13382
Auto Code Search
- Slide the Mode switch to the TV button on a DirecTV Gemini Remote.
- Hold the Select and Mute buttons concurrently until the green light blinks two times under the TV button.
- Press the number 1 key once and press 9 9 1 in the sequential order.
- Hit the Power button on your remote.
- Click the Channel Up button continuously until your Samsung TV turns off.
- Once your Samsung TV turns off, click the Select button.
Using any of these methods, you can program a DirecTV remote to your Samsung TV. If you are still having difficulties pairing a remote, reach out to DirecTV customer service by visiting this website.
