Because the gate is a community gate, hacking the actual gate system was not an option. There was only one thing he could do — hack the remote control!

Programming your universal remote can seem like a challenge, but if you're working with a DIRECTV device, we've got you covered. Here's how to get it set up.

Grab your new remote and make sure the components you want synced are all hooked up. Now get ready to program your remote control. 1. Turn on the component that you want to set up.