How do I pair a DTV Stream without a Stream box?

Hello, I have a Samsung TV connected to my home wireless network with the Stream app installed.  I bought a DTV Stream remote and can’t seem to pair it with my TV using the rewind/FF buttons as recommended in other posts.  Any suggestions?  When I press the rew/FF buttons the two blue lights at the top are flashing, so it is doing something but I’m not seeing any messages on my TV.  TIA for help!