Discover what each button on your DIRECTV Genie remote control does. Learn how to program your TV and devices. Download the user guide.

Genie remote control overview

• MENU brings you to the DIRECTV home screen, where you can browse programs, get recommendations, manage your recordings, access extra features, review system settings, and more.

• GUIDE displays the channel guide. Use the fast-forward or rewind buttons, located next to play, to jump ahead or go back as far as 12 hours.

• Dash (-) takes you into the search experience along with more guide options. Here, you can sort programs by category, jump to a date and time, change your favorites list, and access Pay Per View.

• R makes it easy to record a program. Press it twice to record an entire series.

• LIST displays your recorded programs. Press the red circle button to delete a program.

• INFO brings up the program description. Select INFO while watching live TV, scroll right, and select PIP to turn on Picture in Picture.

• ENTER shows you a mini-guide while viewing your program. Press and hold ENTER for three seconds to cycle through the equipment connected to your TV.

Note: Menu navigation on Genie HR34 receivers varies slightly

How to program your Genie remote

1. Press MENU > Settings > Remote Control.
2. Highlight and select Pair/Program Remote.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.

 Go to program your DIRECTV Genie remote.

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