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Explorer

Mar 23, 2014

Generic remote for DirecTV?

Search was not working for me this morning, so will ask - is there any universal remote that will work with DirecTV? I just had my third DirecTV RC65 remote break and getting tired of buying them! This is the second time the little switch at the top that switches between components - something inside just broke off and is rattling around. Hoping there is something more reliable that works with DirecTV basic features at least.

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RoyB
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2014
I had the mice eat the rubber buttons off mine a couple of times haha... Think I got a replacement from LOWES that worked ok.

Roy Ken
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2014
Never had one fail. $9 on Amazon.
therink
Explorer
Mar 23, 2014
There are free apps for smart phones and tablets that work well that turn your device into Directv remote. The Google play store has a number of them.
At home I use a Logitech Harmony universal to operate tv, Directv receiver and audio system (cost around $100)
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2014
You must be awfully hard on them I still have a couple that must be 5-6 years old now and still working perfectly.
But to answer the question, yes. Harmony sells a programmable universal remote that should work. You can get then at places like best buy or search online for other dealers.