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Problems recording a Directv Streaming program to the online DVR
Have had Directv Premier (satellite) at this address for almost 2 decades, with two receivers (H20-100(no DVR!!!) & H24-200) and dealt with the weather blackouts Recently replaced a TV with one that has the Google TV system in it, so decided to try Streaming. Downloaded the app and logged in and all is good. Now the issue, was trying to record a program, to Directv's online DVR, when in streaming mode (from the app on the TV) and the system says, it is attempting to contact the H20-100 receiver, to set it up. No DVR in it, so its not going to work. Have clicked Options, during the program record set up, to select a different recording "site" and get a blank list. My account knows the two receivers and hopefully, that they do not have a DVR AND shouldn't I automatically have access to my 20hr supply of online DVR recording, from Directv Streaming? Going to My Library, in the app, MY RECORDING, Find you recordings here is empty.
So how do I set up the Directv Streaming, to record to to my online DVR?
bcbsncjlj
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7 months ago
Moving to DirecTV forum.
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7 months ago
bcbsncjlj, why was this moved? If I have issues with content and functions, coming over the Internet, is that NOT Streaming?
Is not the Directv Forums for those, that have issues with satellite received content?
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shannon02
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7 months ago
You are streaming DTV sat channels to the DTV app not streaming using the DTV via internet AKA DTV streaming service.
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7 months ago
Shannon02, there may be a subtle distinction here.
Does Directv have a Stream service, that they stream specific shows to be watched, on demand (Directv Stream) and they ALSO stream (almost) everything they send up to their satellites (doesnt have a name)?
If yes, is only the first case, able to be recorded to the "online DVR" and not the second case?
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litzdog911
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7 months ago
That's right. DirecTV Satellite and DirecTV Stream are two different services, even though they have the same app. Only DirecTV Stream can save recordings to the cloud. DirecTV Satellite should allow you to set up recordings to your DVR using the App.
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shannon02
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DTV sat service provides satellite channels with access to On Demand and some channels that can be streamed to the app. Not having DTV via the internet AKA DTV streaming I have no idea what they can provide all I know is having one doesn't get you access to the other.
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7 months ago
Ok, just posted on the my other thread (sorry about this), talking and asking about this distinction. I DID NOT KNOW THIS. Apologies.
And, has Directv ever posted anything, anywhere about they would be offering these two "services" and what each would allow? All I see is STREAM, which I figured was "satellite programming and on-demand, via the Net", which was what I was using.
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bcbsncjlj
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DirecTV Stream is like YouTube TV, etc. Yes, all over the place there are details. Like I posted, check out the 2 services on their websites. DirecTV Stream has existed for over 6-8 years. Their do not press much for the stream service because they can make more money with the DirecTV service with fees and contracts.
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shannon02
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When AT&T bought DTV years ago they started their streaming service DTV Now IIRC that became DTV via internet AKA DTV streaming that has always been a separate service. AT&T then sold off 30% of DTV and the new partners took over both services.
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Directv seems to be pressing much more, with their "streaming" service, as I constantly see ads for it and reports about satellite and cable TV subscriber numbers are dropping.
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bcbsncjlj
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You got it!
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Juniper, some have said, there are three modes of watching Directv, satellite, Stream (separate account?) and Internet (???).
I also have a thread going, about missing channels on the non-satellite provided "service" here.
So, using my existing Directv account, and a Google TV loaded TV or separate device (Shield TV), using the Directv app, is that just STREAM?
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bcbsncjlj
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Depends on what service you subscribed to? You are bound by the service you subscribe and which option you selected.
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shannon02
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While it is streaming you only get what DTV sat service can provide so there really is no streaming of all sat services.
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........ and by the same token, not able to access the online DVR service?
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