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Headphone connection

My husband needs to use headphones to hear the tv but I have been unable to connect a set via bluetooth. I can connect to the Samsung tv but as soon as I switch to Directtv I lose the connection. I called the tech support at Direct and was told that neither speakers nor headphones can connect. So wh

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Disney and ESPN conflict part time solution

Why don't Directv give all subscribers the Sports Package for free while they deal with the Disney (ESPN) thing ? I would much prefer that to a credit on my account. Just a IDEA.

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Nat Geo Wild Channel Access

Maybe I'm missing something but is there a way to add a channel (like Nat Geo Wild) without upgrading to a different, more expensive package? We currently have the Entertainment channel package which offers everything we want EXCEPT for Nat Geo Wild. It appears that channel is only available with th

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Home screen appearance

We just installed Direct TV today and the home screen is a hot mess. How can you edit the appearance - like move the apps to the tops and stuff like that

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Devices Require Constant Reset

I have four Gemini Air devices in two different homes, each with a different ISP. In both homes, my devices constantly require a reset. The error is that the system is unable to locate the internet connection. Once I see this error my choice is to go to settings or re-set the device. I can often go

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Why does DIRECTV STREAM force commercials?

Directv NEVER had commercials on dvr content NOR had paused the abilty to fast forward/rewind on some recordings.. What a blatant money grab by now doing this to long time customers.. my family doesn't appreciate this from Directv and your new policy.. when we record from premium channels, there r

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setting up wireless headphones via the DTV streaming device.

I am trying to hook up wirless headphones via the device audio output device. I have plugged into both the optical outlet and the USB outlet but have not been able to connect to sound. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks for your help Roy

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Recording unscheduled programming

Today (for example), there was a major news event in the area that superseded all normal programming. I really wanted to watch, but could not at the time, so would like to have been able to record a channel for 3-4 hours.  I could have gone in and set up recording of each individual show durin

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Why does the Big Network have four channels with identical programming?

Do they actualy broadcast four different games during the season?

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Cable and internet set up

What are all the different cords I need to set up my internet/ cable? I have 2 coaxial cables (one for the tv box and one for wifi), does the wifi and tv box need to be connected? I know I’m missing an HDMI to HDMI.

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