Universal remote control

Hi, @Scutch. No. You can only use Gemini remote to control Osprey device. Veilka, DIRECTV Community Specialist

Yes you can. I tried it a couple of years ago. Some of the buttons don't function the same way but the main stuff for the stream service does. Plus you have no control over when you go into apps with the Genie Satellite remote. 

Is there a similar Remote control that has back light. My original only lights after pressing a button. But in the dark I do not know what I am pressing until the light. I want light Prior to pressing buttons. Maybe the Authorized Direct TV guy knows of a remote like the R73B for Gemini?

While we currently don’t have a similar remote control, we encourage you to explore other providers. Please keep in mind that their products may not integrate as seamlessly with our DIRECTV devices.