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Large button remote that works with direct tv

I need a large button remote control that works with Direct TV.

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Stuck closed captioning

How do I get rid of a section of closed captioning that is stuck on the screen. I have tried turning off closed captioning, successfully, but one or two lines remain visible on screen. How do I get rid of that without rebooting the entire system?

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DirecTV genie remote can't control FireTV

I tried to program the genie remote for a new Fire TV but the Amazon brand is not listed in the list. Is there a work around so that I can control the TV volume with the the DirecTV remote?

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gemeni small device stuck on screensaver, buttons do not dismiss, TV plays in background

Whenever the screensaver comes up and it says "press any button to dismiss this screen", NOTHING WORKS and you can press all the buttons you want, change channels, and turn the device on and off, but the screensaver is still on top and the show just is playing audio in the background. I have to rese

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Gemini remote

My Gemini remote stopped being able to hear my voice commands. Was working no problem any idea?

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Are Local Channels Missing When You Use DTV (Satellite) App with SmartTV or Streaming Device

Just off phone with DTV Satellite renegotiating my rate and agent advised I could save the $7 per tv fee with my Genie minis by using the DTV app on my smartv or streaming device. I just downloaded on my firestick and checked the app - it is working but I noticed that I cannot access some of the lo

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How Does it Work to Have DTV Satellite on Main TV and then Utilize DTV Apps on Other Smart TVs in House?

I contacted DTV Satellite today to renegotiate my yearly rate and the agent advised I could save the $7 per tv fee for the other smart tvs in the house if we switched to the DTV app. I thought the app was only for streaming version of DTV.  So how does that work?  Assuming you would not b

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Manage account

Anyone else having problems managing their accounts on the website/app, when you want to add programming or add ons?                                                   &nbs

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Upgrade from HR21-700 receivers

We've been a Directv satellite customer for 10+ years and currently have two HR21-700 receivers, one in our family room and one in our bedroom. They're working but they seem to be resetting more frequently.  We have the Directv protection which purportedly entitles us to a free upgrade. 

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HR54 External Hard Drive Options

I record a lot of sports in 4K and I would like to upgrade from my current 6TB external drive on my HR54 to the largest size possible as I am down to about 25% free space. I have read on here that some people have gotten 12+TB drives to work.  Do you need to do an eSATA enclosure and hdd for t

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