How do I turn on my dish receiver?

If your receiver doesn’t power on, try these simple steps: On the front panel of your receiver, press and release the Power button to make sure your receiver is on. Also make sure the power cord is plugged in — you should be able to identify the cord by a red tag.

How do I reset my satellite receiver?

To reset your receiver:

Unplug the receiver’s power cord from the back of the receiver or from the wall outlet.
Leave unplugged for 30 seconds and plug back in.
The receiver should boot up properly in less than 90 seconds.

Where is the reset button on my DISH receiver?

On the left side of your receiver is a power button. Press and hold the power button for ten seconds then release, your receiver will reset. Some receiver models have a door, press on it and it will fall down, behind this is a power button in the top left corner and reset button in the bottom left corner.

How do I troubleshoot my DISH receiver?

Unplug the power cord of your DISH receiver (typically has a red tag) from the electrical outlet for 10 seconds, then plug it back in. If you have a Hopper & Joey system, unplug the power cord of the Hopper (the main, large receiver). The reset process may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

What do I do if my DIRECTV remote stops working?

If the buttons on your remote are not responding, try resetting the receiver and remote control. On most DIRECTV receivers, there is a red button on the side of the receiver or inside the access card door. Press and hold the red button until the receiver restarts.

What does resetting DIRECTV receiver do?

This erases all your recordings, all your settings, and puts your receiver or DVR in the state it was when you got it. We recommend this option before sending a defective or unwanted device back to DIRECTV.

What to do if Dish TV is not working?

Dish TV not working: troubleshooting the issue

Check the power connection. The first thing that you need to do in case of Dish TV not working is to check the power connection.
Check all the cables to ensure they are plugged in tightly.
Check the weather and satellite connection.
Insert the card again.