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Friday, September 19th, 2025

input button won't work

Everything on my remote works. When I press the input button nothing happens

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Hey @jjallen1234 Please ensure 'Remote Programming' is enabled by going to Settings > System > Remote & Devices > Programming Your Remote Control, as the remote will attempt to program the TV automatically.

 

When programmed, the TV brand displays. If it doesn't, you can try to manually program it by selecting the TV brand.

 

-Go to Setting > System > Remote & Devices > Programing Your Remote Control

-Select ‘TV’, press OK

-Choose ‘Standard’ or ‘Manual’ to find your TV brand

-Type in the TV brand name

-Once the TV brand is found, the device will do some tests

-The test will tell you to point the remote at the TV

-It will ask you to turn the volume up for testing

-You need to confirm the results of the volume test

-Once the test is successful, you will get a confirmation message

-TV Programming will show the programmed TV

 

If the remote control cannot be programmed with the TV, it can only be used with the device, and you'll need to use your TV remote to turn it ON/OFF, control volume, or change inputs. Rizza, DIRECTV Community Team


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