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Sunday, May 12th, 2024 1:55 AM

RC66RX "TV power on" compatibility issue with Philips model# 40PFL6533

Equipment:  Philips Roku HD TV (model 40PFL6533);  RC66RX DirecTV remote control;  H24-700 DirecTV receiver.

Issue:

  1. If I ‘power off’ the TV with the DirecTV remote control, and I wait 12 minutes or more, then I cannot ‘power on’ the TV with the DirecTV remote control (verified 8 separate times with stopwatch).  The only way I can ‘power on’ the TV is with the OEM remote control that came with the TV.
  2. If I ‘power off’ the TV with the DirecTV remote control, and I wait 11 minutes or less, then I can ‘power on’ the TV with the DirecTV remote control (verified 8 separate times with stopwatch).

Notes:

  • All power savings and sleep mode settings for the DirecTV and for the Philips TV are 'off'.
  • There are no issues between the RC66RX and the DirecTV receiver.
  • Software updates for the TV were downloaded on May 11, 2024.
  • This issue has existed since the TV was purchased in November 2023.
  • The RC66RX controls the TV volume, mute, and TV power-off functions without concern.

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

6 months ago

Hi, @boone0226. Thank you for reaching out to us, and we understand how you're having issues with your remote. Please visit Fix your DIRECTV remote | DIRECTV Support for basic troubleshooting steps. 


Melchizedek, DIRECTV Community Specialist

5 Messages

6 months ago

Hello,

Thank you for the response.  I have read the basic troubleshooting guidelines from DirecTV, but to no avail.  I have been a user of DirecTV products for ~26yrs, so I am used to the products/processes.  The RC66RX works great, until I use it to turn off the TV.  If I wait 12minutes or more to attempt the turn the TV back on with the RC66RX then nothing happens (and I have to find the OEM remote control).  If I wait 11minutes or less after powering-off the TV, then the RC66RX will successfully power-on the TV.

Do you have some more specific advice?

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Community Support

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254.4K Messages

6 months ago

We'd be glad to assist you in troubleshooting your remote. Join us in a DM and let's work together on this. Armando, DIRECTV Community Specialist

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

6 months ago

You can check the Private Message/Direct Message (PM/DM) icon (text/speech bubble) is located in the upper right between the notification icon (bell) and "directv.com". Armando, DIRECTV Community Specialist

5 Messages

6 months ago

I don't have that option, even though "private messaging" is enabled in my profile.

ACE - Expert

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20.6K Messages

6 months ago

Are you logged in?  What if anything happens if you slide the switch to TV and press the power button?

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Community Support

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254.4K Messages

6 months ago

Since you're unable to receive the DM I sent, please reach us out to one of our Social Media team. We're ready to help.

Armando, DIRECTV Community Specialist


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