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Monday, July 1st, 2024 4:16 PM

Remote

I just learned that only 1 remote works with 1 tv.  I want to connect 4 direct tv remotes.  Any work around?

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513 Messages

10 months ago

I have a Genie mini, and 4 remotes paired, each running a different TV.

What model client/box are you using? That will help give you an answer for your specific hardware.

Greg

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10 months ago

You want 4 DirecTV remotes to control power/volume of one TV set?

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10 months ago

Believe me I have called official Directv support. 

Be aware that you can only use a single remote per tv set.  Let me repeat, you can only use one remote per tv.  Xfinite allows unlimited number of remotes per tv.  Let me give you a common scenario.  Your wife and you are watching a program together.  She has the remote. It comes to a commercial and you notice she is not fast forwarding.  You realize she is asleep.  You go over to her and do not find the remote.  YOU CAN NOT CHANGE THE CHANNEL OR FAST FORWARD UNITL THAT SINGE REMOTE IS FOUND. Really (Edited per community guidelines).  I have asked the community for a work around with no answers.  I am also looking at getting another streaming service.

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10 months ago

That is great, but I want to have a 65" Sony TV and want to use multiple Directv remotes.  What do you do when you can not find your remote?

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513 Messages

10 months ago

OK, so it would help to know what dtv model you are using.

I'm using a Gemini. I have 2 RC remotes paired to the same tv/gemini (they use bluetooth)... (RC82)

channel changing is done through the DTV box, not the TV. I use a Denon Receiver.

Both remotes change channels, adjust and mute volume, etc.

Again, what do you have?

Greg

ACE - Expert

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23K Messages

10 months ago

@friederick 

Was not doubting you. Simply was clarifying that we understood your question. Not suggesting you call DirecTV support on this one.

With more information we may be able to suggest a way for the service to work the way you want (or as close as possible). So please answer the questions about exactly what you have, as in model numbers of DirecTV box, remote, and even of that Sony TV.

ACE - Expert

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10 months ago

All DTV remotes are preprogrammed to the receivers in IR so you can have as many as you want, with RC7X remotes one is programed in RF to control the TV, the rest are left in IR to control the FF/REW, channels unless there is no LOS.

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