A:AnswerYes it works great with directv and has almost all the functions and the voice remote is wonderful. It is a slight learning curve but well worth it. I use directv with onkyo 7.2 surround system and xbox 1x no issues so far!
A:AnswerI am not technically savy. Although I was not pleased with my Best Buy experience the final geek squad tech who installed my sound bar made it work with my comcast remote. Good luck.
A:AnswerHi avman, we understand your concerns with the TV. Please fill out the form below and one of our social media specialists would be happy to assist you. http://smsn.us/SamsungSupportUSA and we will respond accordingly. ^Britt