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Sunday, June 25th, 2023 7:23 PM

Programming DirecTV remote with Insignia Fire tv

I have connected my DirecTV Genie DVR to my new Insignia Fire TV by HDMI cable. Is it possible to program my Genie remote to control my tv. Currently, I can turn the tv off/on with the Genie remote and after a few seconds, the TV automatically switches to the HDMI port the Genie is plugged into and DirecTV starts. However, I have to use my TV remote to control the volume.

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ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

@Stream_user_Sue 

The remote can control volume on most but not all TVs.  Have you tried the instructions here?  If re-pairing your remote with the Gemini doesn't automatically set up proper control with your TV, then try the instructions under Control sound bars and TVs, which lets you "manually" set the remote.  If you can't find your TV in the list, then it may be one that isn't (currently?) handled.

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

What are the model numbers of the DTV Genie and the remote that starts with RC?

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1 year ago

The Genie is model number C71KW-400 but I don’t see a model number on the remote. I have attached pictures of the front and back if that helps?

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

That is a Gemini remote and Gemini client and it is so new few have one to play with.  I don't know how to program it.

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1 year ago

Thank you. Sorry for my error, you’re right, it’s a Gemini, not a Genie.

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

You still have a Genie either an HR54 or HS17.

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1 year ago

No, I only have the Gemini.

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

Then you are posting in the wrong forum this is the DTV sat forum you should try the DTV Streaming forum

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

@shannon02 

Just transfer it over to the stream side, no? It’s easier if we just do this rather than have OP make duplicate threads. Just my opinion, not meant to be offensive.

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1 year ago

I posted it on the stream side as a Gemini instead of Genie but detuch254 closed it as a duplicate post. What do I do now? 

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

I have transferred it over to the DIRECTV STREAM side for you. This post is now in the correct category. 

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1 year ago

Thanks!

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1 year ago

Thank you! That worked!


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