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DirecTV remote codes for Vizio TV and how to program it

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This post provides all the DirecTV universal remote control codes for Vizio TVs. It also explains the step by step process of programming a DirecTV universal remote to a Vizo TV.

What are the DirecTV remote codes for Vizio TV?

In order to make a DirecTV remote control work with a particular brand of TV, such as Vizio, a set of numbers known as the “DirecTV programmable codes” must be entered into the device. 

Each brand and model of TV has its own unique set of codes that can be used to program the remote control. 

By entering the correct code, the remote control is able to communicate with the TV and control its functions, such as power, volume, and channel selection. Below are DirecTV remote codes for Vizio TVs.

5 digit DirecTV (RC6x) remote codes for Vizio TV

  • 11758 
  • 13758 
  • 11756 
  • 12757 
  • 10864 
  • 12707 
  • 11499 
  • 13358 
  • 10885

5 digit DirecTV (RC7x) remote codes for Vizio TV

  • 11758 
  • 12757 
  • 10885

Vizio TV 5 Digit Remote Codes from Vizio

  • 10178
  • 10117
  • 11756
  • 01377
  • 10885
  • 10864
  • 10120

If the codes we have provided above don’t work with your DirecTV universal remote control, you may click this link to check more five digit codes.

Hints for programming a DirecTV universal remote to Vizio TV

  • Note that the DIRECTV remote can only power on your TV and control the volume while watching DIRECTV. Use the remote control that came with your TV to change TV settings or access third-party apps.
  • The Universal remote can control up to four devices. These include TVs, sound systems, game consoles or DVD players. 
  • Slide the mode switch at the top of your remote to pick the device you want to control (DIRECTV, AV1, AV2, and TV). 
  • If you can’t adjust the TV’s volume, you need to program your TV using the steps below before changing the TV’s input source.

How to program DirecTv universal remote to Vizio TV step by step

Step 1: Switch OFF your DirecTV set-top box by pressing the ‘Power’ button at the back.

Step 2: Manually turn on your Vizio TV.

Step 3: Slide the “MODE SWITCH” at the top of your DirectTV universal remote to TV.

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Step 4: Press and hold the “MUTE button” and “SELECT button” simultaneously.

how to program a directv remote to a tv press the select and mute button

Step 5: Release the “MUTE button” and “SELECT button” when the green light at the top of your remote flashes twice.

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Step 6: Enter any of the 5 digit Vizio TV universal remote codes listed above. We recommend you start with either of the following codes 11758 or 11756.

Step 7: If the universal remote code you entered has been accepted, the remote will flash twice.

Step 8: Test your universal remote functions to see if all the buttons are working. You can test the power, channel and volume buttons to see if they are working.

Step 9: If all the functions are not working, then start again from step 4 above and try with another one of the codes we provided above.

The video below will show you how to program a DirecTV universal remote control to your Vizio TV.

How to program DirecTv universal remote to older Vizio TVs step by step

  • Step 1: Switch OFF your DirecTV set-top box by pressing the ‘Power’ button at the back.
  • Step 2: Manually turn on your Vizio TV.
  • Step 3: Slide the “MODE SWITCH” at the top of your DirectTV universal remote to TV.
  • Step 4: Press and hold the “MUTE button” and “SELECT button” simultaneously.
  • Step 5: Release the “MUTE button” and “SELECT button” when the green light at the top of your remote flashes twice.
  • Step 6: Enter either of the following codes: 911, 991, or 960.
  • Step 7: As soon as you enter the numbers, press 1 again.
  • Step 8: keep pressing either the “Channel up” or “Channel down button” on the remote until the TV turns off.
  • Step 9: When the TV turns off, it means the universal remote control has been programmed.
  • Step 10: Press the power button to turn on your Vizio tv and start testing your universal remote’s functions.

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