Hopper is the primary receiver. It is very simple to Program DISH remote to Hopper. 1) Press the Sat button on the remote. 2) Now press Sys info/System info button on the front panel of the Hopper. 3) Again press Sat button on the remote. After this you can hear three tones. 4) Now press Back or Cancel button on your remote. That’s all, DISH remote will now control Hopper.