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If your Vizio TV is not a smart TV, the information below will still be useful to you.
The Vizio TV remote control is a simple and easy replacement for your original DirecTV remote.
Targeted at customers who have purchased the Smart TV, the Vizio Remote comes with built-in applications for Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Blockbuster Videos on Demand, Vudu On Demand, and more.
Programming your DirecTV remote control to work with the Vizio Smart TV system is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. Just follow these steps:
- Power off your DirecTV set-top Box-You can easily do this by pressing the button at the back.
- Itโs time to slide the switch to TV mode from DirecTV.
- Now check the Vizio DirecTV code in the Remote Control code Lookup Page.
- At this point, you will see a list of various DirecTV remote models.
- You are supposed to check at the top left of your remote and you will see a model number that will easily help you to find the model number for your DirecTV remote.
- Select the remote based on the model number for your specific Remote.
- You will now be sent to another page where you have the option of adding a new TV and a new Satellite Box. You are required to pick Add New TV.
- Now type the brand of your TV which in this case is Vizio. Alternatively, you can scroll down the list until you find your TV brand.
- Check at the back of your Vizio TV to see the model number. At this point, you will be required to enter the TVโs model number. Alternatively, you can choose โI donโt know my model Number optionโ. This is for the people that donโt know their model number.
- At this point, you will be given a code list that you can use to program the DirecTV remote to your Vizio TV model.
- Take your DirecTV remote and Press Mute and simultaneously select Buttons.
- Continue holding the buttons until the LED light on the remote flashes two times.
- Enter the code for the specific TV model and after this, you can now start using your DirecTV remote for the specific Vizio TV model.
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Older Versions
The method above is very likely to work with the newest Vizio TV models. If you have an older model, you can easily follow these steps:
- Put your Vizio TV off.
- Find the model number of your Vizio TV like discussed above.
- Just press MUTE and Select Buttons simultaneously on your DirecTV remote control until you get two LED flashes.
- Press 991 on the keyboard and enter 1 as soon as you are entering the numbers.
- Press the channel Button or the channel down option.
- Keep on pressing this until the TV turns on.
In some situations, you might have to keep on pressing the button for a longer time. Some people claim that they can press up to 100 times depending on the manufacturing time for your Vizio TV.
Immediately after your TV turns on, press the Select Button until the LED light on the remote blinks twice Now press the power button and you will have programmed your DirecTV remote to work with your Vizio TV.
Note: The Method explained above might not work for you. If it doesnโt work, remove the batteries and insert them back and repeat the methods.
Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks
While it is not unusual for Vizio TVs to work with most of these universal remotes, but still in most cases, they arenโt perfect. This can be frustrating at times when you are reading this article and your Vizio TV keeps on failing to respond to your DirecTV remote. Here are some tips that can greatly help you.
How old is your Vizio TV?
This is probably one of the most important questions that you should ask yourself. Whether your Vizio TV is old or new, there are some pointers to remember when you are trying to program it using the DirecTV remote. When in doubt, use these tips:
If you have an older model Vizio TV, chances are high that it will work. The newer models might not always work perfectly because they come with Bluetooth technology among other things.
Does your Vizio TV have a power button?
If yes, you can use the following method-Once again, this method is only applicable if your Vizio TV has a physical power button. When you are using the DirecTV remote, it might not respond to your Vizio TV.
This is because most of the modern Vizio TVs have a power button which can be found on their remote control making it difficult for them to switch on.
FAQs
Can Vizio TV work with the DirecTV remote?
Yes, they can. But it is important to note that not all remotes will work with Vizio TV models. This is because of the differences in compatibility depending on brand and model.
How long does it take for DirecTV to program a new remote?
Programming a new DirecTV remote varies depending on the radio frequency. This is because it uses the radio frequency to communicate with the receiver. Other than this, it also depends on whether you already have all the codes for your device in the database. Sometimes when you go through several brands and models of TVs, it can be a time-consuming and sometimes lengthy process to get this done.
What is the Vizio Smart TV code?
5 Digit TV Remote Codes. 10178. 10117. 11756. The codes might change with time which means that you should always keep checking.
Conclusion
It is quite easy to program your DirecTV remote if you have the right code. The key, in this case, is compatibility and time of manufacturing, which can vary significantly.
It may not be always necessary to use the special code for Vizio TV models when searching for a solution because these two are usually enough to get it done. Just keep on checking and you will eventually get the right solution.
