If you have encountered any issue on your DStv remote and looking for ways to solve it, resetting is an effective solution. There are different types of DStv remote models, and the resetting steps vary for each model. This guide offers clear step-by-step instructions on how to reset all DStv remote models.
How to Reset DStv B6 Remote
1. Initially, locate the ARC and TV Power buttons and hold them together for 3-5 seconds, as a result, a light will flash twice.
2. Now, release the buttons, and a red light will glow.
3. Next, press any buttons from 2-9 till the light turns green. That’s it; the remote has been reset.
Reset DStv A6 Remote
1. Pick the remote and hold the ARC and Standby buttons for 3-5 seconds as a result yellow and orange mixed light will flash.
2. Keep holding the ARC button, but release the STANDBY button. The light will blink in a mixed yellow and orange color.
3. Next, input 9949 while holding the ARC button. The yellow-orange light will blink on each number pressed, and a green light will flash when the last number is pressed.
4. Now, release the ARC button to complete the reset.
Reset DStv A7 Remote
1. Locate the Standby and Options buttons on the remote together for 3-5 seconds. The red light will flash twice.
2. Then, click the 9, 8, and 1 buttons. For the 9 and 8, the red light will flash one time, and a red light will flash twice while pressing button 1.
3. At last, hold the OK button for 3-5 seconds, and the red light will flash 4 times indicating that the remote has been reset.
Reset DStv SD PVR Remote
1. Pick the DStv remote and long-press the Shift button until the window on the remote flashes thrice.
2. Then, enter the code 977, and the window button will flash three times. Thus, the remote is back to default settings.
FAQ
Yes, your remote will be unpaired from the decoder when you reset it.
The remote may not work if the remote batteries are drained or unpaired from the decoder device.
