Apple TV not seing my DirecTV Genie RC71 Remote

Just received a Genie RC71 today with an RC71 remote from DirecTV.  Everything is working great, except I can't seem to program my Apple Remote to the RC71.  I am supposed to be able to "add a remote" to my apple TV, and press the "up" button on the remote, and the Apple TV will register something.  Well, it says it isn't receiving anything, and to check the remote.
Also, the Apple TV directions say to use an "empty device" setting on the remote - and I can't see any options for "devices" on this remote.  I remember with my older DirecTV remote I would change options on Apple TV, and when I went back to DirecTV I had changed channels (sometimes recording shows I didn't want, etc.) because the controls were still affecting the DirecTV.  Anyhow, I would, obviously, like to avoid that - if I can find anyway to operate the Apple TV with this new remote.

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