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How to return receivers we no longer need

We have 4 receivers and have discovered that we really only need 1. How do we return the 3 receivers we no longer need and stop paying the lease for them, but keep our overall service and the 1 receiver?

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Using Directv with Alexa!

I paid thousands of dollars for this equipment that was supposed to work flawlessly, and it does not, for example, if I'm watching directv and I ask Alexa to change the channel, it actually changes the INPUT to my Firestick and starts trying to find some app to use there, even though I erased the di

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Direct TV Skill will not link to Alexa app

Alexa use to work throughout the house. Then it quit all of the sudden without cause. Now it says I have to enable the skill again. When I try to enable the skill in the Alexa app it either says there’s an error connecting to Direct TV account. I’m all on the same network, have restarted everything,

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Remotes

Is there a different remote for a mini genie?

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Adding a legacy HD DVR receiver to a SWM with a Genie on it?

I would like to add an HD DVR such as an HR24-100 to a SWM unit that has a Genie and its clients connected to it. For that matter, can I add a non-HD such as an R22-200 to that SWM unit?  I'm seeking a backup receiver in the event my Genie server fails - i.e. from a lightning strike.  My

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Unable to program RC65 remote to Supersonic SC-1520VTV

Unable to program RC65 remote to Supersonic SC-1520VTV

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Gemini remote doesn’t shut off Genie box

I discovered today that my new Gemini remote does not turn off the Genie box. Interestingly that the Gemini remote will turn on the genie box, but not off. I contacted DIRECTV support and they said the Gemini remote does not turn off the genie box. Interesting as it works just fine with my receiver

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Dtv app crop to fit screen

I can no longer get the show I'm watching to fill the screen using the app. There used to be a option to crop to fit to the screen and I can no longer find this.  Yes my phone is sideways and the show is as well however there are black bars on either side all of the right.  as well as t

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How can I convey my dissatisfaction with someone who can actually resolve an issue before I file a formal complaint with DirecTv?

I would like to review the account I ended up cancelling due to many things really. I would like to do this with someone who actually has some power to make changes with: how their customer service reps deal with people, issues with combining bills and promotions disappearing before the promised da

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Problem blinking red light on one tv

Our living room tv box blinking red after power outage. Tried reset button 20 secs, unplugging 20 secs. Unplugging TV and box from wall 10 mins. Bedroom tv working fine , phones strong WiFi. We have a booster box and living room tv(not working) is the closest. Looked on Hisense TV says connected to

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