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Friday, October 16th, 2026

Genie remote

I ordered a 2 genie remote for my second tv, using the Samsung remote is difficult for my autistic grandchildren,  I ordered a 2nd remote just like one it came with genie, will it program to the 2nd tv??? I have tried but will not load.

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23 hours ago

Yes, it will program to your second Samsung TV. Since it’s a brand-new remote, you just need to pair it to the receiver first.


- Point the new remote at your DIRECTV box, then press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons together until the green light blinks twice.


- Once the screen says "Applying IR/RF Setup", press MENU on the remote.


- Go to Settings > Remote Control > Program Remote, and select your Samsung TV from the list.

You can also check out our official Set up and activate your DIRECTV satellite equipment | DIRECTV Support for a quick step-by-step guide. Charles, DIRECTV Community Team

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4 hours ago

Sorry this is for Directv stream 

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Thanks for clarifying that it's for DIRECTV Stream. To make sure we give you the exact right steps, could you let us know how that second TV is hooked up? Are you using the DIRECTV App built directly into the Smart TV, or is there a physical streaming box/receiver connected to it? Charles, DIRECTV Community Team

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3 hours ago

App samsung tv, the Samsung remote works but I have autistic Grandkids hard for then to navigate,  so I ordered the same remote for the 2nd Tv, no genie on 2nd tv just the app, trying not to purchase a 2nd genie.

Thank you for your help

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2 hours ago

Thanks for confirming. Since there is no physical box on that second TV, the Genie remote won't be able to control the Samsung TV. To keep navigation simple for your grandkids without purchasing a second device, we highly recommend looking into a basic, big-button universal remote compatible with Samsung TV. Charles, DIRECTV Community Team

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2 hours ago

Thank you very much, disappointed that it won't work without adding another genie.

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@Teddy2313 You can get a Gemini box on the Walmart app for like 65 bucks. It's a box with ethernet that's the only difference. The box is small and it works just like the Gemini Air. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-T-C71KW-400-Gemini-DirecTV-Now-Osprey-Android-TV-OTT-Box-Streaming-Player/5693255994?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

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