How to connect a replacement DirecTV Genie receiver?

Power on your replacement receiver and your TV. On your remote, press and hold MUTE and SELECT. The green LED will blink twice. Press 9-8-7 on the remote. The green LED will blink four times. The Satellite Dish Setup screen displays on your TV. Keep the default settings as they are. Leave the Order ID field blank.

How to connect a new Genie satellite dish?

On your remote, press and hold MUTE and SELECT. The green LED will blink twice. Press 9-8-7 on the remote. The green LED will blink four times. The Satellite Dish Setup screen displays on your TV. Keep the default settings as they are. Leave the Order ID field blank.

How do I get a new Genie Mini?

Leave the Order ID field blank. Select Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. Activate your Genie Mini online or call our automated activation line at 800.388.6597. You may need your access card number, receiver ID, and model number. They are on the barcode sticker on the outside of the box your replacement receiver came in.

What can I do with the DirecTV Genie Mini?

Connect the Mini to the internet and access On Demand programming and TV apps. Access to TV apps on DIRECTV like Pandora and ScoreGuide. These apps are part of the HD Guide and easy to find in the menu. Set up and manage the parental controls for each TV in your home. Heads up: Internet-connected HD DVR (model HR20 and later) required.

How do I connect a new Genie receiver to my TV?

Connect the new power cord to the new Genie and an electrical outlet. Power on your replacement receiver and your TV. On your remote, press and hold MUTE and SELECT. The green LED will blink twice. Press 9-8-7 on the remote. The green LED will blink four times. The Satellite Dish Setup screen displays on your TV.

What can I do with my Genie DVR?

Watch and schedule Genie HD DVR recordings and fast-forward commercials. Connect the Mini to the internet and access On Demand programming and TV apps. Access to TV apps on DIRECTV like Pandora and ScoreGuide. These apps are part of the HD Guide and easy to find in the menu.

Can a 4K TV be connected to a Genie Mini?

NEW! Watch stunning 4K programming on your 4K TV. (Requires an Internet-connected receiver and a 4K Genie Mini) Connect up to 8 TVs wirelessly to a single DVR and place them anywhere in your home, even outside 1.