Did you know there’s an instant replay button on every DIRECTV box? It’s been there all along, waiting for you to use it. With the press of one button, you can go back about 5 seconds, which is usually enough to answer that question of “what did I just see” for everyone. It’s built into every DIRECTV remote, too. Here’s the proof
Both the Genie remote and the “white” remote have a button which gives an instant replay. I’ve circled them in pink in the image above. You might have looked at it and not realized what it did. You might have been scared to push it. Go ahead, it won’t bite.
You can even press it multiple times to go further in time. Of course, you do need a DVR or Genie system to make it work. If all you have is a regular receiver and it’s not connected to a DVR at all, you can’t do this kind of wizardry.
The Gemini remote is simplified, and that button isn’t on the remote. But, you still have instant replay. Just use the left arrow button while you’re watching TV, it’s that easy.
Press the replay button multiple times to go back about 5 seconds each time. Or, if you prefer, just use the rewind button to go back as far as you want.
If you want to make the most out of the DIRECTV experience, you’ll want to read The Solid Signal Blog! We have over 2,000 DIRECTV tutorials right on this site. Use this link to see them all. We also have a video library full of tutorials which you can get to here. Of course, the granddaddy of them all is our Ultimate Guide to Upgrading, which has been downloaded well over 250,000 times over the last decade and has all the latest and greatest information.
But, we’re more than just self-service. We have technicians standing by to help you make the most of your satellite TV service. Call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours and we’ll take care of you. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you!
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Older DIRECTV remotes
Both the Genie remote and the “white” remote have a button which gives an instant replay. I’ve circled them in pink in the image above. You might have looked at it and not realized what it did. You might have been scared to push it. Go ahead, it won’t bite.
You can even press it multiple times to go further in time. Of course, you do need a DVR or Genie system to make it work. If all you have is a regular receiver and it’s not connected to a DVR at all, you can’t do this kind of wizardry.
It’s even easier with a Gemini
The Gemini remote is simplified, and that button isn’t on the remote. But, you still have instant replay. Just use the left arrow button while you’re watching TV, it’s that easy.
Of course you can always go further back
Press the replay button multiple times to go back about 5 seconds each time. Or, if you prefer, just use the rewind button to go back as far as you want.
Want more DIRECTV tips and tricks?
If you want to make the most out of the DIRECTV experience, you’ll want to read The Solid Signal Blog! We have over 2,000 DIRECTV tutorials right on this site. Use this link to see them all. We also have a video library full of tutorials which you can get to here. Of course, the granddaddy of them all is our Ultimate Guide to Upgrading, which has been downloaded well over 250,000 times over the last decade and has all the latest and greatest information.
But, we’re more than just self-service. We have technicians standing by to help you make the most of your satellite TV service. Call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours and we’ll take care of you. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you!
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