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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 11:24 PM

Trouble with remote

When I press a channel or Guide button on the remote the blue lites flash and nothing happens. I have to do this multiple times until ALL the button lights flash, then the remote responds to button pushes for a while. I must repeat this at least every 3rd time I try to change channels or use the guide.

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3 years ago

I reread the manual for the 3rd time and (finally) noticed that the remote was "paired" by pressing the "-" key. Duh! So I Googled the process and found the instructions that Mateo pointed me to. PROBLEM SOLVED! I wanted to see if it worked properly today before calling it done. Thanks for all the help. Good to know there's help available.

ACE - Sage

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46.4K Messages

3 years ago

What streaming device?

Have you tried new remote batteries?

Have you tried resetting the streaming device?

New Member

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3 years ago

It is the C71KW-400 streaming device, no brand on the remote, batteries changed, device reset, NO change! Thanks for trying.

ACE - New Member

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3.5K Messages

3 years ago

That sounds like the Dtv Stream box remote. Try restarting the box. U can also repair the remote in settings. Those flashing lights might also mean you need to change your batteries.

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New Member

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3 years ago

I did notice that the 2 blue lights on the remote flash quickly one or two times (actually up to 4 or 5 on occasion) at each button press, then a slow double flash (both lights, twice, together) followed by all the other buttons flash once, white, together, then streaming device responds (for a while!).

Community Support

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255K Messages

3 years ago

@Artiep494, we're here to help!

To ensure we can get your remote control working properly, try the steps on the following link to fix your inconvenience.
https://direc.tv/3gkgS26

Let us know how it goes.


Mateo, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - New Member

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3.5K Messages

3 years ago

I think you need to repair the remote to the box. It's under settings.

Community Support

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255K Messages

3 years ago

Hello @artiep494, It's great to know that all was completely solved. You're more than welcome here, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time that you need help.

 

Ana, DIRECTV Community Specialist 


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