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DirecTV Stream Gemini 1 device interruptions

Hello, We use the DirecTV Stream Gemini 1 device to stream shows on our TV. Recently, the interruptions in the streaming identified as a "No internet connection" error have been on the increase. It is sporadic and generally happens in the evening. The interruption is anywhere from a few to 30 second

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No captions for CBS shows saved to DVR. CBS captions work on live stream

I have seen this is a problem in the past as well. When I spoke to directv they blamed CBS of course. They said if the captions were not in the live stream they would not be in the DVR - even though I specifically told them I see the captions in the live stream but they are "not available" for playi

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how to search for a tv show when programming my DVR without knowing the channel on DirecTV via Internet

I just got DirecTV and chose the internet access option (small smart dongle that connects to internet and HDMI. I'm setting up tv shows to be recorded. so far if I just do a search with the TV shows name it only gives me options like Apple+ etc. (pay channels) even with the show is available on PBS

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Is my device compatible for the DIRECTV app?

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Samsung Smart TV Login Issue

Can someone help me figure out why I can not use the Directv Streaming app to login and stream Directv? Having issues with my Samsung Smart TV's logging into Directv utilizing the Directv Streaming app. Get Code 201 when attempting to login. Can log into Directv Streaming using Computer and Samsung

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do you need to cancel a directv satellite account before you open a direct tv stream account?

Do you need to cancel your directv satelitte account before you are able to open a streaming account? I am trying to sign up for a streaming account using my current log in for my satelitte account and will not allow me to finish the purchase.

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Is anyone else experiencing the streaming box showing a fuzzy picture during the first couple of minutes when first turning on the box/tv?

I have an issue where the picture will go completely fuzzy, sometimes blacking out with a "reset," not a full-reset, just a reset to the channel I was watching, but no sound. If I'm on a recorded show, the reset sometimes requires I press "play" to continue watching. This happens momentarily when it

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Is the menu bar at the left side of the live guide hideable?

I am doing a trial of DTV Stream now. And I have a menu bar at the left of the live guide. It is very annoying. Can I hide it? It takes up too much space that make the live guide less visible. I cannot see the small guide to the right of that menu bar on my 55" TV not to mention my 32" in my bedroom

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Choice of device to watch on

DirecTV Stream is picky about what they will let us connect on with changes over time. My first encounter with this was on Windows 7PRO +64bit. Then came the Roku 2 (Third Generation) Model 2720X. Wish it was just a matter of some new features not running rather than cut off completely! What next? I

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902 Error solved

I was also having the 902 error. I called DirecTV and they told me to change my password which I did. But that did not help at all. Then I read on a forum that all I had to do was change the Wi-Fi to a hotspot on my phone and log in that way and that took care of the problem. So basically you reset

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