Seethroughme
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How to pair a Non-Roku Remote

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I have an “old” remote from DIRECTV (RC73). I am not using a DIRECTV box any longer. I am streaming on a Philips Roku TV. Can I use this DIRECTV remote to control my new tv? When I go to settings on my tv, it only gives me the option to pair another Roku remote. I searched online for the answer, but nothing I found is for my exact situation. Does anyone know if I can use this remote on my tv and if so, how do I program it? I tried to make my question clear, I hope you can understand what I am needing. Thank you for your time and any help.

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Tivoburkee
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The Roku tv settings will not give instructions on programming your 10-year-old or more Directv remote. If the rc73 were able to accept remote codes like the older larger white Directv remote, I could help you, but the rc73 remote only uses the Directv receiver on screen menu. Get a cheap universal remote, look for One-for-all urc-7935 streamer remote or the Onn 6 universal remotes on ebay. 

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Seethroughme
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Thank you Tivoburkee. That was all I could find also, was on screen instructions using the genie box. I still have the remote that came with the tv. I was just wanting a remote with numbers so I could get to tv channels quicker than scrolling. I will look at the two you recommended. Thank you for your time and help!

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Tivoburkee
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Re: How to pair a Non-Roku Remote

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The Roku tv settings will not give instructions on programming your 10-year-old or more Directv remote. If the rc73 were able to accept remote codes like the older larger white Directv remote, I could help you, but the rc73 remote only uses the Directv receiver on screen menu. Get a cheap universal remote, look for One-for-all urc-7935 streamer remote or the Onn 6 universal remotes on ebay. 

Edmund
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Seethroughme
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Re: How to pair a Non-Roku Remote

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Thank you Tivoburkee. That was all I could find also, was on screen instructions using the genie box. I still have the remote that came with the tv. I was just wanting a remote with numbers so I could get to tv channels quicker than scrolling. I will look at the two you recommended. Thank you for your time and help!

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Tivoburkee
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Re: How to pair a Non-Roku Remote

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The urc-7935 won't got you the number commands. But the Onn 6 universal remote will by using code 4398. 

 

Onn 6 universal | eBay

 

You can buy the 8-device version of the Onn 6 universal under the One-For-All brand on Amazon:

 

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There's the Inteset 422-3 universal remote too:

 

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