Directv remote programing

Not true. You CAN use the DirecTV remote for Apple TV. I have been using it for over a year now under the AV1 switch. I set it up just like any other device, I just can't remember the number I used. In fact that's how I found this forum, I'm trying to get that code because I'm using another remote now and trying to set it up just like my older one. But you CAN use Apple TV with other remotes. Now of course, the only buttons that work on it are the only ones that the Apple remote has: Up, Down, Left, Right, Play/Pause, and Menu. But it does work just like that one does nevertheless. Rapid scrolling, fast forwarding, rewinding, all works the same.

With all respect, you are wrong. Set it up the other night and it works flawlessly.


FYI: all you need to do is:

1. Add a new device, "Media Center PC"
2. Choose "Apple" as the mfg
3. Type in Apple TV (comes up as default)
4. Unpair existing Apple Remote
5. Pair Harmony Remote (by pressing Play I think)
6. Enjoy one less remote

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celliott147 wrote:
No. The apple tv cannot be controlled by a universal remote.

Yes it can. I programmed my Dish Network remote to use the AUX setting, and had my apple tv "learn" the signals.

Now I don't have to grab for a second remote to change the volume. One remote to rule them all!

Can you tell me if rapid scrolling works using the Logitech Harmony? I have the Logitech remote and frankly think it's the best remote on the market, but I have been plagued with problems with my 2nd generation Apple TV - I returned the first unit and the second one exhibits the same problem.

Problem: rapid scrolling does not work. By rapid scrolling I mean pressing and holding any of the navigation buttons should enable quickly moving through lists. Instead, my Apple TV/remotes only allow moving one cursor position per button click - it's maddening.

If my original set up didn't momentarily show me how rapid scrolling is supposed to work, I might not even have realized what I was missing.

So I'd really appreciate knowing if you've been able to get rapid scrolling to work, and to continue working, with either your Apple TV remote or the Logitech Harmony.

Success eludes me...

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PROBLEM
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For the DirecTv remote, the problem you see has to do with "AV1," "AV2," or possibly "TV" mode not being programmed on the remote...Conceptually this problem might also apply to a DISH remote, but I'm not sure about that.

Whichever mode you are trying to use for your Apple TV (AV1, AV2, or TV), that mode hasn't been fully programmed yet....If you were using a mode that hasn't been setup yet (either AV1, AV2, or TV), the remote by default is setup to send the same command to your DirectTV box...the idea being that your Direct TV will inform you that your remote is in a incorrect mode (hopefully to avoid customer frustrations)...Thus you would run into the problem with setting up the Apple TV...because having the Apple TV learn the up arrow will send command "XXXX"....and the down arrow will also send command "XXXX" to your apple tv

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HOW TO TELL?
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So how can you tell if the mode(AV1,AV2, or TV) isn't programmed yet? Follow these steps

1. Pick up the remote
2. Select the mode you were trying to program your apple tv to (AV1, AV2, or TV)
2. Press and hold the UP arrow
3. Observe the green light being shown on the remote.

If the green light is on the DirecTv symbol, then the mode isn't setup. What you should be seeing is a green light on the "AV1," "AV2," or "TV" label.

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HOW TO RESOLVE?
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1. So to setup your remote, pick a 5 digit remote code from the website below

http://2getdtv.com/directv/remote_codes.html

Apple TV will learn whatever manufacturer's code is being sent to it...so your job is to find a manufacturer's code that has all the keys programmed that you want on your DirecTV remote. For me, I used, Disney DVD remote code (20675). There might be a better code out there I'm not sure. The disney code at least utilized most of DirecTv's remote buttons.

2. Program your mode (AV1, AV2, or TV) on your DirecTv remote by following the instructions from the link above (steps 1-5 on the "Program DVD, VCR, Stereo Receiver, and Stereo Amplifier Code" section).

3. Once your mode has been programmed, now have apple tv learn your remote

Two things two remember about programming your remote...don't pick a manufacturer that you already have...you don't want to control your apple tv at the same time as your other device(s). Also, when you pick a manufacturer's code, you can see which remote buttons are programmed by pressing the button and observing the green light on the mode you've just programmed (AV1,AV2, or TV). If the green light doesn't turn on...then that button isn't programmed. If a different green light turns on (e.g., green light on DirecTv symbol with volume buttons), then the command is being sent to those devices.

Sean 🙂

Okay, I remember now. AppleTV has it's own remotes setting. In "Settings" click "General" then "Remotes" then "Learn Remote". That will start the navigation through setting up any remote you may have. It tells you to decide the Left, Right, Up, Down, Play/Pause/Select, and Menu buttons of the remote you will be using. I am now using my DirecTV remote for the living room, and I have my Bose remote in my adjacent office all controlling my Receiver, Audio system, and AppleTV.

Thanks Sean. _*My DirecTV remote WORKS!*_ I have a DirecTV remote control (model RC65RX) and got an AppleTV (the new 'hockey-puck' generation) and did the Learn Remote thing. I selected AV1, and tried the Learn Remote, and failed (on the second button: "This button has already been learned"). Then, I tried your solution and IT WORKED! Thank you!

If you have a DirecTV remote, note that when you select AV1 (or AV2), +but you haven't programmed your DirecTV remote to use a different remote code for AV1 or AV2+, it will just blink under the DirecTV symbol on the remote. That's how you know it's not programmed yet, and that AppleTV won't be able to learn the remote.

To fix: I set the switch at the top of the DirecTV remote to 'AV1', programmed the DirecTV remote to use the Disney DVD code (20675), then did Learn Remote on the AppleTV, and the DirecTV remote works with AppleTV flawlessly now.

THANK YOU Sean280X for giving us a solution!! You rock!

Thanks Sean, this does indeed work! First programmed my AV1 to 20675 code, and then used AV1 again to "learn" the Apple TV (2nd gen) remote using my DirecTV remote's up/down/left/right/menu/select keys, quite simple and took just a minute! I called both companies and they had no clue, so glad I can still do everything from my DirecTV remote, without having to spend $200 for a Harmony remote 🙂

So it looks like you can use the DirecTV remote to control Apple TV. That's great and clears up that confusion nicely.

But the one remaining question I have, is does it only work on IR, or does it work with RF too? Since I have my components hidden, it's only beneficial to me with RF.

No. The apple tv cannot be controlled by a universal remote. You can however, use the remote app from apple on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch to control it...

Logitech Harmony remotes are a wonderful thing!

The logitech harmony cannot control the apple tv...