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Saturday, May 13th, 2023 1:12 PM

Remote control

I need the direct tv remote control. How can I get one? My smart tv doesn’t have the Direct Tv app on it. I was told I need the direct tv remote and it was free of charge.

Thank you.

Kim

ACE - New Member

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1.5K Messages

2 years ago

Whoever told you that the Directv remotes were free was wrong.  Plus the Directv remote will only work with the Directv Streaming device called the Gemini it is not compatible with other streaming devices.

ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

2 years ago

If your smart TV doesn't have the DirecTV Stream App, then what streaming device are you using?  That device's remote is what you'll need to control the DirecTV Stream App. 

Teacher

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193 Messages

2 years ago

Can I ask a question, the RC73 sat remote is supposed to operate the Gemini too. How do you link the two? Thx

ACE - New Member

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3.3K Messages

2 years ago

It should just work with the box. 

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New Member

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2 Messages

2 years ago

I talked with customer service, and the rep said I will need to get a firestick or a roku stick, so I can download the direct tv app to my smart tv. Thank you everyone for replying.

New Member

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159 Messages

2 years ago

You are not going to be loading the app to your TV. You are going to be loading the App to the roku or firestick whichever you choose. Everything will be done thru one of these two items if you decide to go this way. The only thing you will do thru your TV is to select What hdmi port you are using (  the one you have this device plugged into ).


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