The Universal remote for Philips’ DirecTV receivers can be programmed to also control your TV, DVD player and other components, minimizing the clutter and hassle of having to manage multiple remotes. While your remote can be programmed during your initial setup, loss of battery power or upgrading to a new TV may require that you reprogram your remote. You can program the remote in two ways, by inputting the setup codes for your TV or by scanning through codes manually. Tips Writer Bio
