How to Program a DirecTV Remote Control

It can be frustrating to have several different remote controls to operate all the various components in your entertainment system. Here is a guide to help you program the universal remote for your DirecTV system, so that you can also operate your television and DVD player, even if you don't have the code.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Television
• DirecTV remote control
• Batteries

1. You need to turn on your television set.

2. On your DirecTV remote, press the "TV" button once.

3. Now, press and hold the "Setup" button until the "TV" light goes off.

4. Enter "991" on your remote control, using the numeric keypad. The "TV" light on the remote should blink twice.

5. Aim your remote at the television and slowly alternate between pressing "TV and "Power" on your remote, until the television set turns off. Once it turns off, press "Setup" on your remote control to lock in the code.

6. To search for codes for other devices and program them into your remote, repeat Steps 1 to 5, but use the appropriate key for your device instead of "TV."

Tips & Warnings

• These instructions are for the DirecTV "Blue" remote control. If you have a different model, check the resource link provided, to find your specific remote.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Direct TV manuals and user guides