Is your Vizio TV connected to a DirecTV receiver? You don’t need to worry if you damage your Vizio TV remote. Even after resetting your Vizio TV remote, you may be able to fix it by pairing the receiver remote to your TV.
This post will outline exactly how to set up a DirecTV remote to work with the Vizio TV. In addition to controlling your smart TV’s volume, power toggle, mute, menu buttons, etc., the DirecTV Genie remote has a universal nature.
There is a code library included with the DirecTV remote control, and the codes that should be used are purely determined by the device model number and the brand of the device.
The model number of your remote control can be found here
If you want to use your DirecTV remote control properly, you should know its model number. The top right corner of the screen contains this information. RC is usually the first letter of the number. In the battery compartment, you can see the model number when you are not using the Genie remote.
Here are some of the most common models available
- RC-23
- RC-24
- RC-32/32RF
- RC-64
- RC-65
- RC-66
- RC -71
- RC-72
- RC-73
Vizio TV DirecTV remote codes
The Vizio TV and remote control have device codes that you should know. When programming the remote, use 11758 or 11756 as the device code. The importance of this cannot be overstated. You won’t be able to pair the remote if you don’t use the correct code.
Vizio smart TV models can be programmed with the following codes. Vizio TV model numbers are listed on this official page if you want to find the code for your model.
What is the best way to program a DirecTV remote to a Vizio TV?
- Your TV should be on
- By sliding the top button, you can change the remote’s mode to TV
- The GREEN light on the remote should flash twice as you press and hold the “MUTE” and “SELECT” buttons simultaneously
- By using the keypad, enter 11758 for the DirecTV remote code for Vizio TV
- There will be two flashes of the green light
- Press the POWER button on your remote control after pointing the remote to your TV
- By pressing the power button, the TV will turn off and on again
- The volume, mute, channel, and other buttons should all be tested
- The remote is programmed if all functions work correctly. If not, you will need to re-program it using the code 11756.
Vizio TV remote programming prompt on screen
Using the onscreen prompts, you can pair your Genie remote with your TV if you’re already using it to control the receiver. It is necessary to have the remote paired to the DVR box in order to do this.
Follow these steps to get started
- The connected TV and DVR box should be turned on
- Navigate to the SETTINGS option using the remote’s ARROW keys
- The right arrow key should be pressed after selecting the settings
- Click “SELECT” once you have navigated to the “Remote Control” Tab
- You can then pair or program a remote by selecting “Pair/Program Remote”
- An input box will appear after selecting the Change TV tab
- On the screen, use the letters box to enter VIZIO as the TV brand
- From the other box, select the model number
- As soon as the remote is paired with the TV, the code will be automatically set
- It’s that simple.
We have now configured the remote to control both the DVR and the TV.
You should slide the TV mode button at the top of the remote to use it with the TV. Afterwards, you can control the TV with the remote. Channels can be changed, volume can be controlled, etc.
The remote can be found under the DVR box if you slide it to the left. When you use the same remote for both devices, it’s very easy to control them both.
Program other smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.
Other smart TVs, such as Samsung TVs, LG TVs, Sony TVs, Element TVs, etc, can also be programmed using the same methods, but their device codes will be different. Even without a code, you can sync your DirecTV remote with your TV. The On-screen prompts should be used in the settings. It is necessary to connect the receiver to the TV first.
If you do not have a Vizio TV at home, you may have another television. For this reason, I have included a few of the popular TV brand’s device codes.
- Codes for Samsung TV – 12051, 10812,
- Codes for LG TV – 11860
- Codes for Sony TV – 10810
- For Element TV – 11886
- For Toshiba TV – 11524
- Hisense TV – 13382
- Philips TV – 11867
- Insignia TV – 12049
- TCL – 12434
You can ask me for more device codes in the comments section below, and I will share them with you personally.
Conclusion
This tutorial will show you how to set up your smart TV with your DirecTV remote control. Feel free to leave a comment if you’re having trouble pairing. To control the TV and DVR receiver, keep the original TV remote on the shelf.