If your DirecTV remote stops functioning, you can’t use physical buttons to control its set-top box. Luckily, you can use the DirecTV remote app on your Android or iPhone as a virtual remote. This app works via wireless signals, so you must connect your DirecTV box to the same WiFi as your phone. If there is no WiFi, you can rely on third-party IR remote apps to operate your DirecTV device. This guide explains the step-by-step procedure for using DirecTV remote apps.
Use the DIRECTV App to Control DirecTV Set-Top Box
If you use DirecTV HR20 or above models, you can use the official DIRECTV remote app to control it. As told earlier, check if your phone and the DirecTV receiver are on the same WiFi connection.
1. Get the DIRECTV app on your Android phone from the Play Store. For iPhone, you can get it from the App Store.
2. Launch the app and sign in to it using your DirecTV account credentials.
3. Once you log into the app, you will see a Remote icon at the top right.
4. Select the Remote icon, and your DirecTV receiver name will appear on the list.
5. Once you pair your TV with the app, you can start controlling your DirecTV set-top box using your smartphone.
Use the IR Remote App to Control DirecTV
If you can’t use the DIRECTV app, you can use infrared (IR) remote apps to control your DirecTV box. Another advantage of these infrared remote apps is that they do not need WiFi. Install the compatible app on your Android mobile and use it to control your DirecTV receiver. Also, if you are an iPhone user, you cannot install this IR remote app as it lacks an IR blaster. A few third-party IR remote apps that can be used on an Android phone are listed as follows.
Once you install the IR remote app, open it and launch the remote interface. Then, point your smartphone towards your set-top box and use the buttons to control it.
FAQ
Only the DirecTV HR20 and above models are compatible with the remote app. Other model users can use IR remote apps to control their receivers.
