DIRECTV

YOUR NEW WIRELESS GENIE® MINI IS HERE!

Here's how to connect and activate your Wireless Genie Mini so you can enjoy the best in video entertainment.

Getting Started

? 1 Connect: Connect your devices.
? 2 Setup: Configure the connection.
? 3 Activate: Activate your device.
?️ 4 Program: Program your remote.

1 CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS GENIE® MINI

Connect the HDMI cable from your TV to your new Genie Mini.
Plug the power cord into the Genie Mini, then into a power outlet. If it doesn't automatically power up, press the POWER button.
Turn on your TV. The "CONNECTING TO VIDEO BRIDGE" screen will appear.

Connection Diagram Description:

The diagram illustrates connecting the Wireless Genie Mini. It shows a television set with an HDMI port. An HDMI cable is depicted running from the TV's HDMI port to the HDMI input on the Wireless Genie Mini. Additionally, a power cord is shown connected to the Genie Mini and plugged into a power outlet.

2 SETUP

Go to the Genie 2 Server.

Press and release the ADD CLIENT button on top. It will start flashing GREEN.

Note: The ADD CLIENT button will time out in 20 minutes. If you need more time, press it again.

Go back to your new Wireless Genie Mini:

You should see the "CONNECT TO VIDEO BRIDGE" screen.
If the signal quality is good or excellent, select "CONNECT NOW"; otherwise, try moving the Client closer to the Genie® 2 Server or call Customer Care at 800.531.5000.
Follow the guided setup instructions.

Note: The new Genie Mini may display a flashing red LED and the screen may flash gray intermittently during this setup step.

Once the guided setup is complete, select "WATCH TV".

Connecting to Video Bridge Screen Description:

This screen displays the status of the connection to the Video Bridge. It shows the DIRECTV logo and the title "Connecting to Video Bridge". Key information includes "Video Bridge Survey Mode should be active before attempting to connect." Below this, it indicates "Video Bridge Survey Mode: Inactive", "Wireless Signal Strength: Waiting", and presents two actionable buttons: "Connect Now" and "Setup Instructions".

3 ACTIVATE YOUR REPLACEMENT GENIE MINI

Go to directv.com/activate and sign in, then follow the instructions, OR

Call 800.388.6597 for our automated activation line.

Online Instructions:

Instructions can be found online at directv.com/equipmentinstall or by scanning the QR code.

[QR Code leading to directv.com/equipmentinstall]

4 PROGRAM YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

If you are prompted to program your remote control, follow the on-screen instructions or go to directv.com/programremote.

For more information, go to directv.com/support

Tip: Search "Wireless Genie Mini"

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