Generic remote for DirecTV?

[tkcas01]

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.

[loggenrock]

Yup - Solid Signal - think the special today or yesterday is/was a Directv remote for $8. ST

[DannyA]

Check out a place called SolidSignal.com
I have bought Direct remotes from them.
Fast service, great prices. If you get on their mailing list you really get special prices, they have a product of the day special every day.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Big Katuna wrote:
Never had one fail. $9 on Amazon.

Only failed after a lot of years of use.

Ditto on replacements from Amazon - probably cheaper than a universal remote......and for sure it does all the "right things" with your DirecTV box.

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[wa8yxm]

Are there any Universal Reomotes that will work with DirecTV.. Answer depends on how much control you want..

Basic (Channel and possibly moving through some menus) many starting at $1.00 (Yup the six in one from teh dollar store may do it, do not know)

If you want FULL FUNCTIONS.. yes, but hold on to your wallet a replacement OEM is cheaper.

Learning remotes still exist as well.. though you need at least one Genuine article to use one of those.

[docj]

I'm using a Logitech Harmony 890 with RF extender which controls all the "hidden" stuff in cabinets in the RV including the DTV receiver, a Sony sound system, a Roku, a Blu-ray player in addition to the TV.

[SteveB]

Just an FYI. Phone apps will not work with a basic DTV receiver. Only those with a LAN connection.

[hershey]

I just purchased a Sony Make.believe universal remote PM-VZ320. Its working perfectly on my Vizio TV and my DirectTV receiver. It was about $14.00 at Target.
My original Direct TV remote just got too hard to make it work smoothly. Had to hit switches over and over and over again to get results.

[Bill_Satellite]

While not cheap, I got hooked on the Harmony remotes from Logitech. It controls all my devices and turns on all the components for each function I choose to use.

[2oldman]

therink wrote:
There are free apps for smart phones and tablets that work well that turn your device into Directv remote.

That's cool.. I wonder if it sucks battery.

[tvman44]

"One For All" universal remotes work my Direct TV Recievers, worth a try on yours. 🙂

[RoyB]

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]

Never had one fail. $9 on Amazon.

[therink]

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]

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.