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Why can’t I pre-record an upcoming movie anymore as of April 15, 2026

Hello, I noticed yesterday that when you go to Guide and then info on the movie, it’s a whole different way now. Why can I no longer click on an upcoming movie to record at a later date? All I get are different ways to watch it, but I can’t set it up to record a later showing and if I have record an

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FS2 (618)

I am subscribed to the Sports Pack. However, every time I make an account change (e.g. adding Netflix to my bill), I lose channel 618 (Fox Sports 2). This is extremely annoying. How do I make sure my account is properly authorized so that I don't have to contact support every time I make a minor cha

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HR 54-500 gets code 88 can't communicate

I have a new HR 54-500. It shows in am connected to ethernet but when I do a speed test it can't. I have unplugged, reset, several times. I keep getting a code 88

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Gemini Satellite

I upgraded to a Gemini from a Genie mini. The picture quality is terrible after the switch. It was perfect before. It is hard wired to coax using an ethernet adapter. The colors are washed out and there is a lot of picture noise and most of the channels are not sharp. I've been with directv over 20

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GameSearch launches inappropriately

GameSearch launches during a local news program and blocks out the program. It has nothing to do with a blacked out game. Switching channels and back to original allows us to watch the program but the problem occurs within minutes. This problem occurs with several local channels. Resetting the DIREC

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ESPN Unlimited

I used to have a DIRECTV Stream account. I had taken advantage of the included Disney Bundle. When I switched to Satellite, I never received the ESPN Unlimited activation email, and now I no longer have access to ESPN Unlimited. When I log into my DIRECTV Account, where the link would be to request

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Screen says turn on cable/satellite box is off will not turn on.

Triangle shape box has 1 green light 1 orange light. Ethernet connected to small receiver box

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Unable to watch Tru TV channel 246 on iOS app, HR54 not connected to Internet message

In the last few months, I've had serious issues with the DirecTV app. Channels that I subscribe to and used to be able to watch suddenly can't be watched on the app. Tru TV and the Big 10 network are two examples. Signal Saver also no longer works and I lost signal during a recent storm. Finally, on

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I can't get my t v dreaming to work and won't collect the internet

Can you help me get my directv gene set up on my t?V?It's not connecting to my internet or my hotspot.On my phone

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MC Screensaver

Is DirecTv's "Ponglike" Screensaver while listening to MC adjustable? It bounces at -1 inch off the Left, ½ inch off the Top, 9 inches off the Right and 2 inches off the Bottom.

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