How To Program A DIRECTV Remote Control

ou can program your DIRECTV Universal Remote to control the following: TV, Audio components, Blu-ray player, DVD player, and VCR.

If you have an HD DVR or HD receiver, follow these steps:

  1. Press MENU on your remote.
  2. Select Settings & Help.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Remote Control.
  5. Select Program Remote, then select the device you wish to program.
  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming your remote.

Note: If your remote is not listed, or you need additional codes, use the code lookup tool to the right to find the 5-digit code for your device.

If you have a standard DVR or an SD receiver, follow these steps:

  1. Press MENU on your remote.
  2. Select Parental Favs & Setup.
  3. Select System Setup.
  4. Select Remote or Remote Control.
  5. Select Program Remote, then select the device you wish to program.
  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming your remote.

Note: If your remote is not listed, or you need additional codes, use the code lookup tool to the right to find the 5-digit code for your device.