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Unable to record local channels at 2nd location
With lots of help from a DIRECTV retention specialist and info gathered here, we transitioned from a Satellite account in March 2025 to a Streaming account using a Gemini Air device. Our initial satellite service was in Arizona and we setup the streaming account before leaving the state. We are now
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local channels gone on directtvstream
Last week I had local channels where I live. This week I have old local channels from another town. I can see correct local channels on my phone and laptop. This just happens on ROKU TV. My location is set to the correct zip code on all devices and billing devices. Spent countless hours with directr
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Universal remote?
Do they make a universal remote with appropriate lighting so you can see the remote versus the DIRECTV stream remote?
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C-SPAN 3
I have used several different TV providers over the years, and I have always selected the three C-SPAN networks as part of my packages. Since C-SPAN is sponsored by all of the TV providers, I am trying to figure out why only C-SPAN and C-SPAN 2 are available through DirecTV. I like to watch the hear
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Taxes on my bill
After about 6 months of Directv streaming I suddenly get a tax on on my billing statement of $9.21. I called Directv and all that could tell me is that it’s a New Jersey tax for service. Can anyone tell me what’s going on here? Why suddenly after 6 months I am getting this charge?
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NBC in Albany, NY area breaking up for past week. Who has responsibility for the issue?
Is there anyone I can contact? Is it a national or local NBC technical staff issue? Thanks.
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Directv Stream
We are considering changing from satellite Directv to Directv Stream. 1. Can we record a program and watch a different program live at the same time? 2. We have 2 TVs at home. Do we order a “box” for each tv? 3. We have a 2nd home. Can we order a 3rd and 4 th box for that house and use the same acco
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Trying to connect my Logitech Universal remote to DirecTV
The standard version of this device does not include an infrared (IR) receiver and therefore cannot be controlled with a universal remote such as Harmony. Tip: There are, however, IR adaptors that can be added to this device that allows universal remotes to control it. If you have an IR adaptor, go
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New service device Gemini Air - Frequent Black screen on TV startup
I read a resent post on this topic and a DirectTV rep. Moved this issue up the tech help level and no still no reply. Why does about every 5th TV startup with DirectTV remote results in a needed reset of Gemini Air devise to correct a black screen at startup? TV Sony Bravia 4k, 5 years old This is a
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Constant Lag/Buffering Issues
I've had DTV Stream for about six months now, accessed on multiple TV's through Apple TV modules, and for the most part no issues up until recently. Over the last month, there's been near constant issues with some of the channels with respect to lag/buffering. First it started with some live sports,
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