If you’re looking to take control of your DirecTV experience from the comfort of your couch, you’ll need to learn how to program the DirecTV remote for your LG TV. This guide will give you all the information you need to get started, including step-by-step instructions.
Continue reading to learn how to program two different types of DirecTV remotes for your LG television manually and via IR/RF.
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Why Is Your DirecTV Remote Not Connected?
The first step in connecting a DirecTV remote with an LG TV is resetting or linking it. If your remote was previously linked and is no longer working, a simple reset may be all that is needed.
A basic reset is as simple as pushing the reset button on your receiver for at least fifteen seconds or disconnecting it for fifteen seconds.
How to Connect an LG Television to a DirecTV Universal Remote
To link an LG television with a DirecTV Universal remote, follow these steps.
- On the remote control, press the MENU button. This is the white button in the middle, just below the orange SELECT button and the down arrow button.
- Open the TV’s Settings menu.
- Press the button on the remote.
- Select the Program Remote.
- Choose the programming device, in this case, an LG television. If the device is not stated, you must find the DirecTV remote code. As a result, a code lookup tool is accessible. The model number of your DirecTV remote control is required.
Follow the on-screen instructions to link your universal remote with your LG television.
Let’s look at how to pair the genie remote with an LG television now.
How to Connect a DirecTV Genie Remote to a Black-Display LG Smart TV
| Step number | Explanation of Step |
| Step 1 | Point the remote control at your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini. |
| Step 2 | Hold MUTE and ENTER until the remote’s green light flashes twice. The MUTE button on your Genie remote is the black speaker button with a line through it. ENTER is the black button above LIST. |
| Step 3 | The screen will show a display for Applying IR/RF configuration. Switch on the LG television. |
| Step 4 | On the Genie remote’s control panel, press the MENU button. This white button is located above the UP button. |
| Step 5 | Choose Settings, then Remote Control, and finally Program Remote. The LG television with which you want to pair should be listed. |
An LG TV can be manually or without using wires linked to a Genie Remote. The IR/RF setup will be covered first, followed by the manual setting.
The IR/RF Configuration Procedure
To pair your LG TV with a DirecTV Genie remote utilizing the IR/RF setup technique, follow these steps:
- To begin, aim the remote control toward your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
- Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons at the same time until the green light at the remote’s top blinks twice. The MUTE button on your Genie remote is the black speaker button with a line through it in the center of the remote, to the left of the VOLUME button. In the upper right corner, the ENTER button is the black button to the right of the LIST button.
- The screen will show a display for Applying IR/RF configuration.
- Switch on the LG television.
- On the Genie remote’s control panel, press the MENU button. This white button is located above the UP button.
- Choose Settings, then Remote Control, and finally Program Remote. The LG television with which you want to pair should be listed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to link your Genie Remote with your LG television.
Let’s have a look at the manual method now.
The Manual Configuration Procedure
Please follow the steps below to manually pair your Genie remote with your LG television.
- To begin, aim the remote control toward your Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, or Wireless Genie Mini.
- Hold down the MUTE and SELECT buttons until the green light at the remote’s top blinks twice. The MUTE button on the Genie remote is the black speaker button with a line across it. On your Genie remote, the SELECT button is placed within the white circle in the center of the direction arrows.
- Press “9,” “6,” “1,” and then the Channel Up button. This button is directly beneath the white circle next to the VOL button.
- Press the ENT key. This button is located next to the UP button.
- An on-screen notification should appear indicating that your remote is not set up for RF. Choose “OK” from the menu.
- Switch on your LG television.
- On your Genie’s remote, press the MENU button. This is a white button above the UP button and beneath the previously used green light.
- choose Settings, then Remote Control, and finally Program Remote. The LG television with which you want to pair should be listed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to link your Genie Remote with your LG television.
FAQs
Where can I find the DIRECTV remote’s TV code?
Using the DIRECTV remote code lookup tool, you may obtain the codes required to connect your DIRECTV remote to your TV. This utility can be found on the DIRECTV website.
For example, to program your DIRECTV remote for a Samsung TV, follow these steps (the link leads to the list in this article). In Step 3, you will identify the TV codes for your television by determining the manufacturer and model of your television using the lookup tool.
It’s not unusual to have multiple codes for the same piece of television equipment. Try out each code until you discover one that works.
Why isn’t my DIRECTV remote working properly?
Your DIRECTV remote may not work for a variety of reasons, including dead batteries, stuck buttons, faulty parts, incorrect mode settings, receiver location, blocked sensors, and other issues. To find a solution to your problem, we recommend visiting the DIRECTV remote troubleshooting page.
How can I change the volume on my LG TV without a remote?
Answer: You can use the LG ThinQ app, a mouse connected to your TV, or a streaming device to access LG TV settings without a remote.
On my LG TV, where can I access the hidden menu?
Use the original remote to access your LG TV’s secret menu for the best results. Then, simultaneously press the menu buttons on your remote and the menu button on your television. When you see a password request, let go of both buttons and enter your TV’s password, which might be 0000, 0413, or 7777.
Conclusion
- There are a few steps you can follow to program your DirecTV remote for LG TV.
- First, locate the DirecTV remote’s “setup” button on your TV. Once you’ve located it, press and hold it until a menu appears. From here, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the “main” tab and select “add a new device.
- Programming a DirecTV Remote for LG TV is a simple procedure and only takes a few minutes to be carried out.
- If you follow the steps mentioned in this article properly you should be able to pair your remote to your LGTV without any trouble.