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- 01The 30-second test: which remote do you have?
- 02Method 1: Use the on-screen brand setup (no codes needed)
- 03Method 2: Enter a Hisense code by hand
- 04Method 3: Run the 991 auto code search
- 05Fix 1: Get full Hisense control the DirecTV remote can't give you
- 06Which method should you use?
- 07Frequently Asked Questions
- 08What is the DirecTV code for a Hisense TV?
- 09How do I program my DirecTV Genie remote to my Hisense TV?
- 10Why won't my DirecTV remote control my Hisense TV?
- 11Can a DirecTV remote turn a Hisense TV on and off?
- 12What is the 991 code on a DirecTV remote?
- 13Related guides
The most reliable DirecTV codes for a Hisense TV are 10748, 11314, 11660, and 12183. Hold MUTE and ENTER until the green light blinks twice, then type one code. Even easier: skip codes and use the on-screen brand setup under Menu → Settings → Remote Control, which tests every Hisense code for you.
I set up a Genie RC73 remote on a Hisense U6K in the living room and a smaller A4 in the bedroom. The on-screen picker paired the U6K on the first try. The A4 ignored it, so I typed 11314 by hand and it worked. Don't panic if the guided setup misses one — a manual code usually lands it.
The 30-second test: which remote do you have?
Flip the remote over and read the model number. A DirecTV Genie remote says RC71, RC72, or RC73 on the back. These control your TV by infrared, so point them straight at the screen — not at the receiver — when you program them.
Older RC64 and RC66 remotes work too. They use the same codes but sometimes swap the MUTE and ENTER combo for MUTE and SELECT. If one combo does nothing, try the other.
Programming the DirecTV remote gets you power, volume, and input — nothing more. If you also want to open Netflix or scroll the Hisense home screen from your hand, the HiRemote app turns your phone into a full Hisense TV remote. Set it up once and it doubles as a backup for the night the DirecTV batteries die.
Method 1: Use the on-screen brand setup (no codes needed)
The on-screen setup is the DirecTV-recommended way and needs zero codes. Your receiver walks you through it and tests each Hisense code until the TV responds. Turn on both the TV and the DirecTV receiver first.
- Press MENU on the remote.
- Open Settings & Help → Settings → Remote Control → Program Remote.
- Choose TV, then pick Hisense from the brand list.
- Follow the prompt. The receiver sends a code and asks if the TV turned off.
- Pick "No" if nothing happens — it moves to the next Hisense code on its own.
When it works: almost every time on an RC7x remote paired with a Genie or Gemini receiver. When it won't: if your receiver is an older H25 box, or the menu has no Remote Control entry, skip to Method 2. For the full menu path on your exact receiver, DirecTV keeps an official programming guide.
Method 2: Enter a Hisense code by hand
Manual entry puts a single Hisense code straight into the remote. Use it when the on-screen list won't respond. Keep the code list handy — you may try two or three before one sticks.
- Press and hold MUTE and ENTER together until the green light at the top blinks twice.
- Type a 5-digit Hisense code from the table below. Start with 10748.
- The green light blinks twice again to confirm the code saved.
- Point the remote at the TV and press POWER. If the TV turns off, you're done.
- No response? Repeat the steps with the next code.
Some older RC64 and RC66 remotes use MUTE and SELECT instead of MUTE and ENTER. If ENTER does nothing, try SELECT. For a wider list that also covers universal remotes, see our universal remote codes for Hisense TV.
| Try in this order | 5-digit Hisense code |
|---|---|
| 1st | 10748 |
| 2nd | 11314 |
| 3rd | 11660 |
| 4th | 12183 |
These four codes cover most Hisense sets sold in the US. DirecTV's own brand picker cycles through the same list, so Method 1 and Method 2 lean on identical codes.
Method 3: Run the 991 auto code search
The 991 search makes the remote cycle through every TV code until your Hisense turns off. Reach for it when no listed code works. Go slowly — one button press at a time — or you'll skip past the match.
- Hold MUTE and ENTER until the green light blinks twice.
- Type 991, then press 1.
- Aim at the TV and press CH▲ once. Each press sends the next code in line.
- Watch the screen and stop the instant the TV powers off.
- Press ENTER to lock the code into memory.
Honest warning: the search holds hundreds of codes. If you hold CH▲ down or tap too fast, it races past the right one and you start over. One deliberate press per second is the safe pace.
Found the right code but still can't open apps? The DirecTV remote only speaks power and volume. On a Hisense Roku TV, our browser remote gives you a full D-pad from any phone or laptop on the same network — no app install. It works with Roku-powered Hisense sets only, not VIDAA, Google TV, or Fire TV. For those models, the HiRemote app is the phone-remote route.
Fix 1: Get full Hisense control the DirecTV remote can't give you
The DirecTV remote controls four things on your TV: power, volume, mute, and input. It can't open Netflix, scroll the VIDAA or Google TV home screen, or use voice search. For anything past power and volume, you need the Hisense remote or your phone.
- Hisense Roku TV: the browser remote works over your Wi-Fi — Roku models only.
- VIDAA or Google TV Hisense: use the HiRemote app on your phone for full navigation.
- Roku remote acting up on top of everything? See Hisense Roku TV remote not working.
Check your OS before you pick a tool. Your TV's home screen names it — "Roku," "VIDAA," "Google TV," or "Fire TV" — usually in a corner or the settings menu.
Which method should you use?
| Method | Needs a code? | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| On-screen brand setup | No | You have a Genie or Gemini receiver |
| Manual code entry | Yes | The on-screen list won't respond |
| 991 auto search | No | No Hisense code works at all |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DirecTV code for a Hisense TV?
The most common DirecTV codes for a Hisense TV are 10748, 11314, 11660, and 12183. Enter them one at a time after holding MUTE and ENTER until the green light blinks twice. Start with 10748 — it works on the widest range of Hisense sets. If none respond, run the 991 auto search instead.
How do I program my DirecTV Genie remote to my Hisense TV?
Press MENU, then open Settings → Remote Control → Program Remote, choose TV, and pick Hisense. The Genie receiver sends a code and asks if your TV turned off; choose "No" to try the next one. This on-screen setup needs no codes and handles RC71, RC72, and RC73 remotes.
Why won't my DirecTV remote control my Hisense TV?
Most often the remote isn't pointed at the TV. DirecTV remotes control the TV by infrared, so they need a clear line of sight to the screen, not the receiver. Also check the button combo — MUTE and ENTER on newer remotes, MUTE and SELECT on some RC64 and RC66 models.
Can a DirecTV remote turn a Hisense TV on and off?
Yes. Once you program a working code, the POWER button turns your Hisense TV on and off. This works because Hisense TVs keep their infrared receiver active in standby. If POWER changes volume but not power, the code is only a partial match — try the next code on the list.
What is the 991 code on a DirecTV remote?
991 is the DirecTV auto code search. It tells the remote to cycle through every stored TV code, one press of CH▲ at a time, until your TV powers off. Press ENTER to save the match. Use 991 when no specific Hisense code works, and press slowly so you don't overshoot.
