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Fix DirecTV Remote Not Working:
We face lots of annoying problems on DirecTV but battery not working is a very common one.
DirecTV remote malfunction can be caused by lots of factors like, dirt blocking the infrared sensor, battery not properly fixed, dead battery cells, or bad remote.
In this article, we are going to discuss about how to fix DirecTV remote not working in easy step by step guide.
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All DirecTV remotes come in two models, so be sure to take note of the model your using and the compatibility with your DirecTV receiver.
These models are;
In fixing your DirecTV remote, you have to take it from the simplest to the more complex. That is to say, you can start by changing your battery until you finally decide to replace the remote.
Now let’s proceed to the step by step guide on how to fix your bad DirecTV remote.
Change the Batteries
At any point that you experience your DirecTV remote malfunctioning, first you need to check if the battery is weak or still good.
The DirecTV Universal remotes come with an inbuilt battery level indicator. All you need to do is press and hold button 1 and check for a green light on top of the remote. If the light stays on, it means the batteries are full. When it blinks, that means the batteries have enough power but are weakening. But If the light does not blink at all, then it is time to replace the 2 AA batteries.
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If after checking your battery indicator and it if good and full, then you can proceed towards fixing your remote by switching between the modes of the remote. To switch modes on DirecTV remote,
Check for Stuck Buttons
You might likely experience DirecTV remote stopped working if you leave a button stuck in the pressed position. To fix this, you can simply rub your fingers over all the buttons and manually remove any stuck button.
At times, your DirecTV remote can stop working because there is a build up of dirt blocking the infrared sensor.
Cleaning the remote helps fix the issue.
Reset the Remote and Receiver
In a case where you have tried all the above troubleshooting methods and the DirecTV remote has not still responded, the you can take a bit further by resetting the receiver and the remote.
See how to reset DirecTV receiver here.
To reset DirecTV remote, follow the methods below;
Alternatively
you can use the menus on the TV to reset the remote. To do this, follow these steps:
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Use the DirecTV App as Alternative
If even after resetting your DirecTV receiver and remote, it did not still respond then it is time to replace the remote.
But before then you can use the DirecTV mobile app as alternative pending when you finally purchase a new DirecTV remote.
Replace the Remote
You can replace your DirecTV remote by ordering online from the ATT shop or through the live chat option available between 7 am and 12 am ET. If neither option works for you, you can call their direct helpline or shop online on AT&T and DirecTV websites or with the myAT&T mobile app.
If the DirecTV remote isn’t working, first try to remove any objects that might be blocking the infrared signal from the remote, secondly check if the batteries are bad and replace them and finally resetting the remote and the receiver.
1. Press and hold MUTE and SELECT together until the light flashes three times.
2. Press 9, 8, 1 and SELECT. The remote flashes four times and should now reset.
No! There is no dedicated reset button on a DirecTV remote. To reset a DirecTV remote,
1. Press and hold MUTE and SELECT together until the light flashes three times.
2. Press 9, 8, 1 and SELECT. The remote flashes four times and should now reset.
If the DirecTV remote isn’t working, first try to remove any objects that might be blocking the infrared signal from the remote, secondly check if the batteries are bad and replace them and finally resetting the remote and the receiver.
If you have Protection Plan it is free. If not a Universal Remote is $15, $25 for RF. You can also find them on Amazon or eBay.
Press MENU on your remote. Select Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote. Select the device you wish to control with the remote. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete programming.
With all current DIRECTV receivers and DVRs, you can use as many infrared universal remotes as you want.
If the DirecTV remote isn’t working, first try to remove any objects that might be blocking the infrared signal from the remote, secondly check if the batteries are bad and replace them and finally resetting the remote and the receiver.
If you encounter any difficulty following this guide, Let us know by using the comment section below.
