When you link your DIRECTV Stream remote with your TV, it is simple and enables you to perform elementary operations on your TV with the assistance of your remote. This cuts out the need to have multiple remotes just for changing channels and streaming applications. Now learn how to program your DIRECTV Stream remote for your TV quickly and easily in just a few simple steps.
Check TV Compatibility
To start with, you have to ensure that your TV is compatible with your DIRECTV Stream remote before you can proceed to the pairing process. The DIRECTV voice remote is for use in controlling basic TV functions on thousands of TV models from Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio among other manufacturers. To ensure compatibility, read through the lists of compatible brands on the official site of DIRECTV or in the bi-fold DIRECTV Stream welcome package. If your television brand is not in the list above you can attempt to program the remote but there will be certain things you will not be able to do with the television.
Find the Pairing button on the TV
The next step that needs to be performed is to find the pairing button on the TV remote control. This enables the DIRECTV remote to recognize your television and be able to send signals to it to control its functions. On most TV remotes, the pairing button is marked with symbols such as a microphone symbol, a circle with a line drawn through it, and input or connection written on it, normally found on the top or at the side at the bottom part of the TV remote control. If you still do not understand anything, then check the TV’s manual for further instructions.
Initiate Pairing Sequence
It would help if you turned on your TV, then aim the DIRECTV Stream remote at your TV and press the mute + enter buttons at the same time. Press both buttons simultaneously and continue holding them down for about 3 to 5 seconds until the light on the top of the remote turns green. Next, on your remote TV, press and hold the pairing button for about 3-5 seconds. Your TV may then remind you to press the pairing button again. Follow any on-screen instructions.
Confirm Pairing
If pairing is successful, the light on the DIRECTV remote will blink green a couple of times and then remain steady. When the DIRECTV remote is aimed at the TV, the screen should show “Ready”. Check for other basic clicker operations including volume, mute, and power to ensure that it has been paired correctly. If functions don’t respond, you may have to pair again or check the compatibility of functions.
Pair With Additional TVs
The main TV is configured with the Stream device and remote, but secondary TVs can also be controlled when needed for multi-room usage. As you did to two more TVs, press/hold mute + enter on the DIRECTV remote, then, press/hold the pairing button on other TV remotes. DIRECTV remote can store many pairing codes for switching between TVs easily.
Troubleshooting Tips
If the DIRECTV remote is not able to connect with your television, then you need not to be bothered. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Verify compatibility once more and ensure that your TV brand and model are on the list that is compatible with this application.
- As an experiment, try linking with another working IR remote from another device such as a Blu-ray player.
- Change the batteries of the remote if a low battery is the problem
- Unplug the DIRECTV Stream device and TV and begin the pairing process from the beginning.
- Finally, carry out a factory reset on the DIRECTV Stream device using the Settings option.
These are the basic things that should assist you in synchronizing your DIRECTV remote with your television. It is advisable to keep your original TV remotes closed in case of further complications.
Using Advanced Remote Functions
Once paired, your DIRECTV remote can control nearly all essential TV functions including:
Power – Switch on/off television
Volume – Increase/Decrease
Mute – Mute/unmute sound
Input – Switch TV input
Live – Direct now TV live button
Record – Record show/movie on the spot
Playback – Retrieve content recorded
Number Buttons – Direct channel access
Certain advanced functions may also be supported after pairing including:
Voice Commands – Search channels, shows, and other features using voice without having to touch the remote.
Closed captions – Turn on CC for programs
Picture Mode – Switch between different video settings like movies or sports.
Aspect Ratio – Change picture format to full scale or wider angles
It is important to note that getting support for advanced controls varies depending on your TV model and can be limited. But pairing at a minimum will let you do away with the hassles of handling multiple remotes and you can navigate core TV operations with the help of your DIRECTV remote.
Conclusion
The DIRECTV Stream device eliminates the challenges faced in using several remotes to operate your entertainment devices. DIRECTV remote controls let you turn on/off devices, change volume and source, switch channels and inputs, playback recordings, and more. As long as your TV supports it, verify the TV is compatible, start the sync process to pair, and have one neat package for handling your stream content and TV.
This guide provides you with easy-to-understand instructions that will enable you to pair your DIRECTV remote with your TV in under 10 minutes. Now your entire home theater will be controlled with a single, remote control that is easy to operate.