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How to Program DirecTV Remote to Vizio TV [3 Methods]
Key Notes
- Program DirecTV Remote to New Vizio TV: Turn off the DirecTV set-top box → Adjust remote slider to TV mode → Visit the DirecTV Remote Control Code Lookup webpage → Select DirecTV remote → Add New TV → Choose Vizio → Enter my model number/I don’t my model number → Note 5-digit code → Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons → Enter 5-digit code → Press Power button to test the remote.
- Program DirecTV Remote to Old Vizio TV: Turn off the Vizio TV → Adjust the DirecTV remote slider to TV mode → Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons → Enter the code 991 → Press the 1 button → Press the CH+ and CH- buttons until the Vizio TV is turned on → Press the SELECT button → Press the Power button to turn off the Vizio TV.
- Program Genie Remote to Vizio TV: Aim the remote at the receiver → Press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons → Turn on Vizio TV if you see Applying IR/RF setup message → Press the Menu button → Settings & Help → Settings → Remote Control → Program Remote → Select TV → Follow the on-screen instructions.
The DirecTV Universal remote lets you control TVs, sound systems, gaming consoles, and DVD players. So, there is no need to keep separate remotes for each device. There are two ways to program a DirecTV remote. However, the procedure to program a DirecTV remote will differ for old and new Vizio TV models.
How to Program a DirecTV Remote to Vizio TV
1. Initially, press the Power button on the DirecTV remote to turn off the DirecTV set-top box.
2. Next, adjust the slider on the DirecTV remote to the TV mode.
3. Go to the DirecTV Remote Control Code Lookup webpage from your smartphone using the below link.
- Link: bit.ly/3A2beMj
4. Choose the respective DirecTV remote based on the model number.
The model number is mentioned in the top left corner of the DirecTV remote.
5. Once you have chosen the remote, click Add New TV on the next page.
6. Further, select Vizio from the TV brands list.
7. Click on Enter my model number and input the Vizio TV serial number.
If you don’t know the serial number, click on I don’t know my model number.
8. It will display the remote code to program DirecTV remote to Vizio TV.
Ensure that the Vizio TV is turned on after these steps.
9. Next, press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons together on the DirecTV remote.
10. Keep hold of these buttons until the indicator light on the remote blinks twice.
11. Now, input the code using the remote’s number pad.
12. After entering the code, you can control the Vizio TV using the DirecTV remote.
13. To control the DirecTV set-top box, move the slider to the left corner.
Vizio TV Codes for DirecTV Remote
| 10120 | 10864 | 10885 | 01377 |
| 11758 | 11756 | 10117 | 10178 |
Note: Like Vizio, it is possible to Program DirecTV Remote to Samsung TV in two different ways.
Programming DirecTV Remote to Old Model Vizio TV
1. Turn off the Vizio TV using the Vizio remote.
2. Adjust the slider to TV mode on the DirecTV remote.
3. Press and hold the MUTE and SELECT buttons on the remote.
4. Release these buttons if the remote indicator light flashes twice.
5. Next, input code 991 using the number pad of the DirecTV remote.
6. After entering the code, press the 1 button.
7. Next, aim the DirecTV remote at the TV and press the CH+ and CH- buttons simultaneously.
Repeatedly press these buttons until the Vizio TV is turned on. Sometimes, it would even take 50-100 clicks in case your TV is very old.
8. When the Vizio TV turns on, press the SELECT button on the DirecTV remote.
As a result, the remote indicator light will blink twice.
9. Then press the Power button to check whether it turns off the Vizio TV.
If Vizio TV is turned off, you have successfully programmed the DirecTV remote to the Vizio TV.
Note: Similarly, there are three easy methods to program a DirecTV remote to Sony TV.
How to Program DirecTV Genie Remote to Vizio TV Without Code
1. Aim the DirecTV Genie Remote at the receiver.
Ensure to point the remote to either Genie HD DVR, Genie Mini, and Wireless Genie Mini.
2. Next, press and hold the MUTE and ENTER buttons at the same time.
3. Release these buttons if the green indicator light on the remote flashes twice.
4. Applying IR/RF setup message will appear on the screen.
5. Turn on the Vizio TV in this case.
6. Further, press the Menu button on the DirecTV remote.
7. Click on Settings & Help from the list of options.
8. Next, select Settings and then choose Remote Control.
9. Then click on Program Remote.
10. Choose TV from the devices list.
11. Finally, follow the instructions on the TV screen to program the remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily program the DirecTV Genie Remote (RC73) to your Vizio using the Genie remote programming instructions discussed above.
Visit the DirecTV remote control code lookup webpage from a smartphone browser. Then select the DirecTV remote you have. On the next page, click on Add New TV and select Vizio from the TV brands. Then click on I don’t my model number. Finally, it will show you a list of Vizio TV codes to program the DirecTV remote.
