Are you struggling with how to program your DTV remote? Whether you’re using DirectTV’s universal remote, or their “Genie” remote (aka RC73), you can rest assured the programming steps are simple and easy to follow. If you have Uverse TV, that’s a different kind of DirectTV remote, but for the DTV classic remotes, programming is pretty easy. You’ll need to turn on your TV and remote, then start the programming process on the remote by hitting a few key buttons, depending on the model of remote you have. Sometimes you need a manual code, but most of the time you can try to use auto-code-search to skip that. Don’t worry–we’ll explore this setup process with the auto-programming method. We’ll also offer two setup paths for the different remotes here so that you can work through the steps with ease, starting with:
Now, let’s talk about programming the same remote without a code, using the auto-search feature.
Instead of using a code, we’ll talk about auto-search first and foremost on this model. First, make sure your Genie receiver is plugged in and your TV is powered off. Your Genie receiver may be a Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini. Now, follow these steps:
If you experience any issues or need to program the remote to another device, visit the DirecTV support page.
