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Saturday, April 19th, 2025 4:10 PM

New Remote Control for Gemini

The new remote I'm a little disappointed the ergonomic shape feel is not like the old one and lights don't stay on long or brite enough. When pick up the control the doesn't come on

Community Support

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255.2K Messages

1 month ago

We appreciate your feedback, @Libraves. DIRECTV continues to invest in improving its products and services to provide the best viewing experience possible. John, DIRECTV Community Team

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214 Messages

1 month ago

You can use the older satellite DIRECTV peanut shaped remote with it so long as you are in IR mode.   Only thing you lose is voice control.  

ACE - Expert

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21.2K Messages

1 month ago

The RC7X remotes should work in RF.

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214 Messages

1 month ago

Interesting.  I was never able to pair one with the stream box.

ACE - Expert

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21.2K Messages

1 month ago

Since the Gemini uses Bluetooth the DTV streaming version software may not have the RF enabled where the DTV sat version does.  The RC8X remotes use all three IR,RF and Bluetooth.

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New Member

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3 Messages

10 days ago

They have to do something with this new REMOTE LIGHTING  The light doesn't stay on long enough or bright enough to see what button to push very very annoying not good at all.  As soon as you pick up the remote, the light should go on. Nobody watches TV with 42,000 lights on so you can see it.LOL  FIX IT NOW

Community Support

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255.2K Messages

10 days ago

Extending the duration of the remote backlight is an excellent suggestion, @Libraves. We will forward this to our programming team to determine the next actions. Kesiah, DIRECTV Community Team


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