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DTV app and Streaming Devices

About a month ago the shows I am recording on my Directv device will not play on either my Roku or Firestick. Is this due to an issue on my end or is this something contractional going on between companies? The main ones that I've noticed are ABC shows. Thanks!

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Guide Menu issue

Guide menu pops up when changing channels

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Payment dispute

On 7/10/26 I made a payment to Direct TV via online banking. This payment was for my most recent statement with a due date of 7/14/26. My bank generated the payment in the form of a check dated 7/14/26. It was clearly endorsed by Direct TV on 7/16/26 with their JPMORGANCHASE BK information on the ba

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New list format

Why change something that didn't need to be fixed? The person or people that came up this idea should be fired. Are they just bored and said "hey let's screw something up". Makes me want to stop paying the already outrageous price and find a different option. Hey DirectTv do better.

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Can't stream channel 385 with Choice package

I subscribe to Directv satellite with the choice package. When I travel I want to stream H&I (385) but it is not available to stream. The pdf channel guide says it is available. How can I fix this?

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New Menu rollout fiasco.

The other day DIRECTV rolled out a new update. I have yet to realize any improvements from the old one. The thing that really (Edited per community guidelines) is my two TCL Roku TV's open in the smart TV section and I have to select satellite feed to get to DIRECTV. It's always been this way and wa

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New Menu Changes

Is there a way to revert to the older menus on the genie? The new setup is terrible

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C71KW-400

I have satellite Direct tv today I received c71kw 400 I have direct tv satellite how do i connect to an additional bedroom tv

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Grandfathered XTRA Package vs Premier Package

I have an old XTRA Package I have been grandfathered into. My price has recently been jacked up to 160.99. I have HBO/SHO at 29.98. The regional sports fee is 19.99. That adds up to 210.96, before services and taxes. While looking into ways to move to a current package to cut my cost, I see the Prem

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HR54-500 blind reset video resolution

My HDMI port died so I switched to component cables. Unfortunately my resolution settings are too high to display over component. I need help navigating the menus blindly to change the settings. Can someone help me with the controller button presses needed to change the setting to enable 480i. It wi

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