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Thursday, February 6th, 2025 4:04 PM

Remote channel changing issues

I just received the new Gemini dongle receiver yesterday and everything works fine but I cannot channel jump. In other words I can only change channels with guide or channel lever control. I've tried everything and DirecTV tech was unable to find an answer. I was able to do this with my old malfunctioning Gemini reciever. But not with this new one. Any ideas?

ACE - New Member

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2 months ago

What do you mean by channel jump? Input numbers and change it that way? Did you setup/pair the remote? I'd also try taking out the batteries and then putting them back in. Also---restart the dongle. 

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2 months ago

Yes. And Ii tried all of that.  You cant manually enter numbers for the channel. 

ACE - New Member

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2 months ago

When you hit the numbers on the remote---do they popup on the screen? You have to wait a second for the dongle to change channels after the numbers pop up. Also you have to enter a number that is in your channel package.

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2 months ago

Hi @kfitchey. We have technical support ready to help. Sending you a DM. Mohammad, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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ACE - New Member

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2 months ago

I'd also try a factory reset. 

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