4k

Yes, there are only a few 4K channels mostly PPV and Documentaries and sports. DTV works without an internet connection but you will not have access to On Demand, start at the beginning or paying for PPV with the remote.

I was told that a genie add-on was needed for my DVR.  If I go to this expense, $120 I was told, will it get me all 4K programming as more is added in the future or will daily, every day programming ever be added?

You need an HR54 or an HS17 Genie2 to get the 4K channels, then you need a C61K (wired only) or the C71WK Gemini mini client to watch them in 4K.  Most content providers are only using 1080i or 720 so that is all DTV can send you.

It was true for years that the HR 44 did not support 4k clients. Directv has upgraded the HR44 so that it now will serve as a pass through for 4k just as the HR 54. A C61k client is still required.

@Good4u 

Really? Can you provide a link to a source verifying that information?

THE HR44 can record 4K programs and send them to a 4K mini client to view in 4K, it just doesn't get the 4K channels. 

The only unit I’m interested in getting 4K on is an HR54. Thanks. 

The HR54 was to far into production to change the HDMI port to an HDMI 2.0 that is needed to output 4K so it never will.  You have to get a C61K or C71WK mini client to watch the 4K programs in 4K.

Thank you both!