How to Reset DirecTV Remote to Factory Defaults

Sometimes, the DirecTV remote may respond slowly or not work at all after programming with your device. You can reset the DirecTV remote to rectify this problem instantly. Additionally, it will erase the remote’s programming history so that you can pair a remote to a new device without issues. This guide provides easy steps for resetting the DirecTV remotes, such as Genie, Universal, and Gemini.

Steps to Reset DirecTV Genie Remote

You can reset the DirecTV Genie remote in two ways.

Using DirecTV Settings

1. Turn on the DirecTV receiver and hit the remote’s Menu button.

2. Click on Settings and tap the Remote Control option.

3. Choose the Program Remote and select the Reset option. The remote will start to reset.

Using Remote Shortcuts

You can reset the DirecTV RC73, RC72, RC71, RC66rx, RC65, RC64, and RC32 remote using these steps.

1. Grab the DirecTV Genie remote and long-press the Mute and Select buttons.

2. Release both buttons when the remote light blinks 3 times.

3. Then, press 9 8 1 using the remote’s numeric pad and click the Select button.

The remote light blinks 4 times to indicate that the DirecTV Genie remote is restored to factory defaults.

Steps to Reset Old DirecTV Universal Remote

Like Genie remotes, there are two methods to reset the DirecTV universal remote.

Using Settings

If you want to pair a universal remote to a new device, you need to reset the remote memory using these steps.

1. Click the Menu button on your DirecTV universal remote.

2. Tap on Settings & Help and choose Settings.

3. Press the Remote Control option and select Reset Remote.

Your DirecTV universal remote will begin the resetting process.

Using Button Shortcuts

1. Long-click the Mute and Select buttons on your DirecTV universal remote.

2. Release both buttons when the remote’s light blinks three times.

3. Click 9 8 1 on the DirecTV remote’s number and press the Select button.

The remote’s LED will blink four times as an indication of the reset.

Steps to Reset DirecTV Gemini Remote

Since the DirecTV Gemini remotes work with Bluetooth frequencies, there is no way to reset it. Alternatively, you can unpair the remote and pair it again.

1. Hold the Apps or Diamond and Dash buttons on the Gemini remote.

2. Let go of the buttons when the remote light flashes blue 2 times.

3. Click the Red Reset button on the Gemini device to restart it. Optionally, unplug the Gemini device and plug it back in.

Your Gemini remote has been unpaired. You need to pair it again to use it. Grab the remote and hold the FAST FORWARD and REWIND buttons for 2-3 seconds. If pairing is complete, you can see the “Your remote is ready to use” message.

Another Way to Reset DirecTV Remote

If your DirecTV remote has Guide and Menu buttons, you can rely on these steps to reset the remote.

1. Long-click the Guide and Menu buttons on the DirecTV remote.

2. Let go of the buttons when the remote’s light flashes 2 times.

If that happens, the DirecTV remote has been successfully restored to defaults.

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