When you have DIRECTV Genie, you’ll also get the versatile Genie remote, which comes with a variety of options to customize your viewing experience. Using the Genie remote is easy – here are some of the Genie remote’s most-used buttons and their functions:

• MENU: Opens your home screen with menu options where you can browse programs, get recommendations, manage your recordings, access extra features, review system settings, and more.
• GUIDE: Launches your channel guide.
• SELECT: Allows you to choose a program or option.
• DASH: Brings you to search options.
• BACK: Returns you to the previous screen.
• R: Allows you to record a program. If you press it twice, it will record an entire series.
• LIST: Displays your DVR playlist and your scheduled programs.

To learn more about using your Genie remote, watch the video or view our Interactive Remote Guide.