DirecTv Integration cannot turn on nor off the set top box

[larry.schapker]

Hello Everyone,
I’m a newbe to HA and trying to recreate the DirecTv remote control on a UI page.
I’ve added the DirecTv integration and it is working, but only partly.
I can used HA to change the channels on my set top box, but the “default remote” (the one that is create when installing the integration) will not turn off nor will it turn on the set top box (I can change channels and the like only if the set top box is turned on via the original physical DTV remote).

If I press the “power” button, the TV responds with the “error Boink” and does nothing.

I’ve search the Internet, found the question posted on Sept, 2020 (link posted below), but it has no responses/solutions.

I see no log messages within HA, and am stumped in how to debug this situation. Any guidance would greatly be appreciated!

I only assume that it’s something I’m doing incorrectly. Would love to know what it is.

Thank you in advance!

DirecTV - I can change the channel, but can't seem to turn the unit on/off

Hi there - I’ve followed the instructions for configuring DirecTV, and have managed to send various instructions to the device through the remote command. But I can’t seem to power the unit on or off. I’ve tried various commands using both the media_player and remote functions… and nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?

[kbrown01]

I know this is old, but what box are use using? Are they remote Genie’s? You cann turn these off and on as when they are turned off, they do not “listen” for the “on” command and you must use the remote control or the button on the box to turn them on.