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Power on Insignia FireTV with RC66X Remote
Hello, I have been trying to program the DirecTV RC66X remote control to power on an Insignia (Model: ns65df710na21) Fire TV with no luck.
I can get the remote to control the tv (Arrows, Select, menu, volume etc.) but it just will not power on. I have tried all the codes listed in the Online Lookup Tool, Remote Manual, & the Insignia Manual for the TV(see here).
The DirecTV receiver does not support self-programing the remote, so that is not an option.
What is confusing is that the remote power button will wake & the TV when powered off (pressing power button) but once the TV sits for a while (5+ minutes) remote will not power it back up. Only the original remote will work.
Any suggestions? Thanks
shannon02
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3 years ago
DTV remotes are made to only turn on/off and control the TVs, soundbar or A/V receivers volume so it sounds like you have the wrong code if it is controlling other TV functions.
https://www.directhd.tv/how-to-program-a-directv-remote/
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bm_00
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@shannon02
Thank You for your response.
However, I must disagree as every DirecTV remote I have ever programed has been able to control other television functions when set to TV mode. Not all buttons work but the basics like menu & navigation arrows have always have for me.
I do believe I am entering the incorrect code(s) as it is not functioning as intended. I have tried all the Insignia ones with no luck. Thought someone here might have a suggestion.
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Good4u
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3 years ago
What if you "double tap" the power button? You could also try Dynex codes. Normally the DirecTV remote will only control volume, on/off, and input functions on a TV.
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shannon02
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Yes when the switch is in TV mode more functions are available but most people never move the switch from DTV.
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bm_00
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@Good4u
Thank You,
If you double tap the power button the same happens. Doesn't go on. I will look into Dynex codes. Have been looking at Element ones(after some reverse engineering) and some of those function a bit better but still not perfect. TV really seems picky about when wants to work and not.
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bm_00
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@shannon02
Thank You,
Yes that is so true! I can't tell you how many people Iv seen who use two remotes because of this & how many remotes Iv encountered where the switch is broken so doesn't change from DTV.
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bm_00
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An update for those who maybe running into this issue with this TV/similar models:
I have found that the following codes for Element & Emerson TV's work:
11256
12964
13559
11256 & 12964 work but have the volume & channel buttons reversed. Number pad buttons works with dash key! 13559 works but TV Input & dash key do not. Both power cycle TV correctly.
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JosephClarkston
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3 days ago
Have you tried
Codes 11106
Or 1785l
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