Did you know that the DirecTV universal can be used to control not just your TV but other devices in your home? That includes your Soundbars, DVD player, Blu-ray player, Converter box, and consoles. However, in this post, you will find out how to program the DirecTV remote to your Samsung Smart TV.
Usually, Samsung Smart TVs come with already a pre-programmed remote control. However, there may be cases where the original remote control is lost or broken, and then the universal remote control comes to the rescue, and you can program your DirecTV to work with your Samsung Smart TV. This article will cover both the DirecTV standard universal remote and also the DirecTV Genie remote.
How to program DirecTV remote to Samsung Smart TV
- Switch on your Samsung Smart TV and hold your DirecTV remote close to it
- Find the ‘Menu’ button on your remote and press the button
- There will be a menu on your screen. From the menu drop down, click on ‘Parental Favs & Setup. You will see another menu, click on ‘System Setup’. Further chose the ‘remote’ option and ‘program remote’. The remote option may show ‘Remote Control’ in some TV
- Click on the ‘TV’ button
- Key in the correct remote codes
- Press the ‘Enter’ button. You can try other functional buttons to see if the remote is working
The Second Method
- Switch on your Samsung Smart TV and hold your DirecTV remote close to it
- Find the ‘Menu’ button on your remote and press the button
- There will be a menu on your screen. From the menu drop down, click on ‘Settings & Help. You will see another menu, click on ‘Settings’. Further chose the ‘remote’ option and ‘program remote’. The remote option may show ‘Remote Control’ in some TV
- Click on the ‘TV’ button
- Key in the correct remote codes
- Press the ‘Enter’ button. You can try other functional buttons to see if the remote is working
How to reset DirecTV remote control
Once in a lifetime, there may be cases when you need to reset your DirecTV remote control as the latter stops working on your Smart TV. When this happens, you can follow the guide below to reset your remote control:
- Switch off your TV and unplug from the wall
- Turn on your TV and hold your DirecTV remote close to your TV
- Press and hold the ‘reset’ button on your remote for 5 seconds
- Press any function button on your remote and see if it works. If it works, you have successfully reset your DirecTV remote
What to do in case the DirecTV universal remote stops working
In case if your DirecTV universal remote control is not working, it may be a result of some minor issues. The list below will help you find out what issues may cause your DirecTV universal remote to stop working and finally fix it.
- Object: An obstructing your TV object or device you want to program, may be the reason why your universal remote may not function well. Make sure you remove all objects and use your remote close to the device you wish to program
- Battery: It will not work, if there is no battery in your universal remote or the battery is ran out of juice. Besides, also check the battery box of your remote to ensure that the batteries are correctly fixed, or check that the batteries are not wet, as it may be the sign of damage
- Correct Code: Another reason your universal remote control may fail to work is if you are using the wrong code. Thankfully, this post has listed codes for all devices for your DirecTV remote. For most devices, we listed more than one code. If a code doesn’t work, simply copy the next code and try again
All in all, now you know how to set your DirecTV remote control up and manage your experience while watching any kind of TV.
