When you purchase a DirecTV SAT, DVR, or receiver, you will be offered an RC73 Genie Remote, RC66X Universal IR Remote, or Gemini Voice Remote. The procedure for setting up a DirecTV remote will be different for each model, and you will need to know the remote codes to complete the pairing process. This guide provides detailed instructions for programming a DirecTV remote of any model.
List of DirecTV Remote Codes for Universal Remotes
If you want to control your DirecTV SAT using a universal remote of another brand, you can use the following codes while setting it up.
| Code Format | Remote Codes |
|---|---|
| 3 Digit | 034, 042, 041, 044 |
| 4 Digit | 8043, 8042, 8040, 8039, 8035, 8034, 8028, 8024, 8023, 8021, 8018, 6268, 5215, 5094, 5074, 5056, 5055, 5037, 5030, 5016, 3724, 3387, 3377, 2814, 2403, 1893, 1890, 1883, 1856, 1793, 1783, 1776, 1773, 1768, 1767, 1766, 1749, 1708, 1667, 1666, 1640, 1639, 1636, 1609, 1533, 1514, 1513, 1506, 1504, 1478, 1469, 1444, 1443, 1442, 1441, 1414, 1392, 1389, 1388, 1378, 1377, 1353, 1278, 1199, 1193, 1189, 1183, 1173, 1163, 1153, 1143, 1142, 1133, 1123, 1113, 1109, 1108, 1103, 1093, 1083, 1076, 1073, 1049, 0993, 0983, 0963, 0873, 0864, 0863, 0853, 0819, 0803, 0793, 0749, 0724, 0703, 0659, 0657, 0653, 0652, 0641, 0639, 0638, 0636, 0634, 0632, 0630, 0629, 0623, 0622, 0621, 0619, 0616, 0613, 0607, 0586, 0576, 0566, 0564, 0553, 0539, 0538, 0537, 0523, 0443, 0392, 0353, 0333, 0303, 0259, 0247, 0233, 0213, 0203, 0126, 0099, 0089, 0000 |
| 5 Digit | 53377, 51856, 51749, 51609, 51442, 51377, 51142, 51109, 51076, 50749, 50639, 50566, 50392, 50247, 45112, 45014, 43723, 39803, 33725, 33627, 33529, 33421, 33323, 33225, 33124, 32105, 32007, 31716, 03387, 01856, 01750, 01749, 01708, 01640, 01639, 01609, 01442, 01414, 01392, 01142, 01109, 01108, 01076, 00819, 00749, 00724, 00639, 00566, 00392, 00247, 00099, 00008, 00007, 00006, 00005, 00004, 00003, 00002, 00001 |
You can input these codes to program a universal remote with a DirecTV DVR.
| Code Format | Remote Codes |
|---|---|
| 3 Digit | 521, 911, 910 |
| 4 Digit | 6372, 2705, 2704, 2266, 2263, 2120, 1768, 1767, 1766, 1640, 1533, 1513, 1506, 1478, 1444, 1443, 1442, 1392, 1378, 1377, 1278, 1163, 1142, 1076, 1049, 0983, 0740, 0739, 0639, 0392, 0099 |
| 5 Digit | 20739, 21989 |
For DirecTV Ready TVs, you can use these codes while programming a remote.
| Code Format | Remote Codes |
|---|---|
| 4 Digit | 1501, 1374 |
| 5 Digit | 11501 |
How to Program DirecTV Remote to TV With Code
The procedure for programming a new or old DirecTV remote with your TV is given below. Before you start, check whether you have inserted new batteries into a DirecTV Universal or Genie remote.
Programming New DirecTV Universal Remote [RC70 Series]
1. Slide the RC70 series remote’s mode button to the TV mode.
2. Long press the Select and Mute buttons on the remote.
3. Release both buttons when the remote’s LED flashes 2 times.
4. Visit the DirecTV Remote Code Lookup website and get the code for your TV.
5. Using the remote’s number pad, type the first-digit of your TV code. If the code is valid, the green LED will flash twice.
6. Type the remaining 4 digits of the 5-digit code allocated for your TV.
7. Aim the remote at the TV, click the Off key, and see if your TV turns off. If not, repeat the process by inputting another remote code.
Programming Old DirecTV Universal Remote [RC60 Series]
1. Toggle the RC60 Series DirecTV remote’s switch to the TV mode.
2. Long press the Mute and Select buttons on your RC60 Series remote.
3. Release both buttons when the DirecTV remote’s LED blinks 2 times.
4. Enter the 5-digit remote code for your TV brand. The remote’s LED will blink green 2 times to indicate that the code is accepted.
6. Point the DirecTV remote towards your TV and hit the Power button. If your TV turns off, the remote programming is successful.
If it doesn’t turn the TV off, repeat the steps by entering a different remote code.
Program DirecTV Universal Remote to DVR or Receiver With Code
Fortunately, you can program the DirecTV universal remote to an HD DVR, 4KTV, HD receiver, or with an SD receiver & devices.
1. Turn on the receiver and click the remote’s Menu button.
2. Select the SETTINGS & HELP option from the functions list.
Note: If you want to program a DirecTV remote with an SD Source, you won’t find the Settings & Help option. Instead, select PARENTAL FAVS & SETUP.
3. Then, tap SETTINGS and choose REMOTE CONTROL.
4. Click on PROGRAM REMOTE and select the device to which you want to program the remote.
5. As a result, remote code matching for the selected device will appear. If not, visit this code look tool website and get the code for your device.
6. Once found, type the code using the remote’s number buttons.
7. A set of instructions will appear on the receiver-connected screen. Follow it and complete the programming process.
Steps to Program DirecTV Genie Remote With DirecTV Ready TV
If you own a DIRECTV-ready TV, you can program a DirecTV Genie remote in the following way.
1. Long-press the Mute and Enter button on the Genie remote.
2. Let go of the buttons when the remote light flashes green twice.
3. At the next moment, a message saying Applying IR/RF Setup will appear on the receiver connected screen.
4. Then, turn On the DIRECTV-ready TV.
5. Following it, long-click the Mute and Select buttons on the remote. Stop clicking when the remote’s light flashes green two times.
6. Type the remote code for the DIRECTV-ready TV. Thus, the Genie remote will pair with your DIRECTV-ready TV.
FAQ
Visit the DirecTV Code Lookup tool website (directhd.tv/directv-remote-code-lookup) to find remote codes for your LG TV.
