DirecTV remote lets you control the TV, set-top box, DVD/Blu-Ray Player, streaming device, AUX, and more. So, when your Sony TV’s remote is unresponsive, you can use a DirecTV remote as a primary or secondary remote. This article provides the steps to program a DirecTV remote to a Sony TV.
Steps to Program DirecTV Remote to Sony TV
There are three types of DirecTV remotes: Gemini, Genie, and Universal. The pairing steps may vary according to each type, which is explained below.
Program Gemini Remote
Ensure your Sony TV is turned on and connected to the DirecTV receiver. If so, follow the steps based on the type of remote to set up a universal remote control.
Gemini DirecTV via Internet
- Press Menu on a remote, go to Settings, and choose System.
- Tap Remote & Devices and select Program Your Remote.
- Now, choose your Sony TV from the list shown and follow the on-screen steps to pair your DirecTV Gemini remote with your Sony TV.
Gemini DirecTV via Satellite
- Open Settings and select Remote & Devices.
- From the options, click the Program Your Remote option and select Sony TV.
- Pair the remote with your Sony TV by following the on-screen guidelines.
Program Genie Remote
There are three methods to program the Genie remote with your Sony TV. After turning on the Sony TV and DirecTV devices, select a suitable way to pair the remote.
Manual Code Entry
- Point a DirecTV Genie remote toward your Sony TV.
- Hold the Select and Mute keys on a Genie remote.
- Enter 1st number of the 5-digit code of your Sony TV.
- Then, enter the remaining numbers of the 5-digit code of your Sony TV. If the code is correct, the remote’s green light flashes twice can be seen.
- Press any buttons on a DirecTV Genie remote to check whether your Sony TV responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try another code.
RF Pairing Method
- Long press the Select and Mute keys until a DirecTV Genie remote’s green light blinks twice.
- Hit the 9 6 1 buttons on a DirecTV Genie remote.
- Press the Channel Up button and tap the Enter button.
- You can now see the message, “Your remote is now setup for RF” on the DirecTV- connected TV screen.
- Further, go to Settings and select the option as Remote Control.
- Pick the device as a TV and complete the remote pairing by following the on-screen procedures.
Automatic Remote Pairing
- Hold the Enter and Mute buttons until the remote’s green light blinks two times.
- Applying the IR/RF Setup message will show on your Genie device-connected screen.
- Hit the Menu button on the remote.
- Open the Settings and select the Remote Control option.
- Press Program Remote and pick your Sony TV.
- Pairing instructions will appear on the screen. Follow it to pair the DirecTV Genie remote with the Sony TV.
Program DirecTV RC60, RC32, RC24 Remote
You can pair these RC60, RC32, and RC24 by entering the code manually or using the auto-code search.
Manual Code Entry
- Initially, slide the Mode button of the DirecTV remote to the TV.
- Hold the Select and Mute buttons simultaneously until the remote’s TV button turns green.
- Input the 5-digit remote code of your Sony TV.
- The Sony remote codes – 10000, 10810, 10834, 11300, 11317, 11685, 11786, 11791, 11904, 11925, 12736
- You can see a green light flashing two times if the code is correct.
- Press the Power key on a DirecTV remote, and your Sony TV will turn off.
Auto Code Search
- Slide the Mode button of the DirecTV remote to the TV.
- Hold the Select and Mute buttons concurrently until the remote’s TV button turns green.
- Type 9 9 1 using the remote number keys.
- Click the Power button on the remote.
- Keep pressing the Channel Up key on a DirecTV remote until your Sony TV turns off.
- Once your Sony TV turns off, click the Select button on a remote to save the code.
Program DirecTV Universal Remote
You can program the DirecTV universal remotes with your Sony TV using the 5-digit remote codes. Turn on your Sony TV and follow the process.
- Point the DirecTV universal remote towards your Sony TV.
- Hit the Menu button on a DirecTV universal remote.
- Navigate to Settings and choose Remote Control from the options.
- Tap the Program Remote and select your Sony TV from the list.
- Enter any of the 5-digit remote codes using the remote’s number pad.
- The remote codes are 10000, 10010, 10011, 10080, 10111, 10105, 10810, 10834, 11317, 11685, 11904, 11925.
- Follow the on-screen guidelines to finish the pairing process.
Identify the DirecTV remote you own and follow the above-mentioned steps to set up a remote control. If the DirecTV remote fails to connect with your Sony TV, try alternatives like remote apps and a keyboard/mouse to operate your Sony TV.
