How do I reset my DIRECTV receiver?

June 8, 2024
DirecTV

There are two ways you can reset your receiver:

Press the reset button

Step 1

On many DIRECTV receivers there is a red reset button located on the front or inside the access panel. Press it, then wait for your receiver to restart.

Note: On some receiver models, the reset button is on the side of the receiver.

Press the reset button

Unplug your receiver

Step 1

Unplug your receiver’s power cord from the electrical outlet, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in.

Step 2

Press the Power button on the front panel of your receiver. Wait for your receiver to restart.

Unplug your receiver

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