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Saturday, November 16th, 2024 3:25 PM

Voice Remote With DirecTv Streaming App?

Is there a voice remote that’s compatible with the DirecTv streaming app? Specifically want to be able to change channels using the voice command. I have a 1 year old Sony with Google tv and I can’t make the voice control work. I’ve googled it and it also looks like Roku voice remotes don’t work. I do NOT want to use the Gemini box since it’s “line of sight” and I don’t want the box sitting out. Any options?

ACE - Expert

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7 months ago

None. Channel numbers are only supported using the proprietary box and associated.

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7 months ago

That’s a bummer as I’ve been told the proprietary box and remote are “line of sight”. I haven’t received my “included” boxes yet so I haven’t had a chance to test it but if I can’t hide the box behind the tv, I don’t want to use the boxes in the main part of the house.

ACE - New Member

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7 months ago

I have Gemini devices and a Gemini Air device.  Gemini Air devices are hidden behind the TV like a Roku Stick but the older Gemini (Osprey device) is usually put in sight as they are bigger and harder to hide.  But they can be hidden behind the TV.  I have in the past used command strips to attach it to the back of my TV so that it was hidden and it worked just fine from behind my TV.

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7 months ago

Thanks for the info about the Gemini boxes. Is there any difference in performance between the Gemini box and Gemini Air?

ACE - New Member

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7 months ago

For the most part they are exactly the same the only difference I can see is that the Gemini Air processes slightly faster, and it has more memory for storage

ACE - New Member

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7 months ago

Only real difference between the Air and box is the box has an ethernet cable connection. Air is only wifi. Also--I have my box behind my tv and it works well. It's works with bluetooth. So does the Air


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