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DirecTV genie remote can't control FireTV
I tried to program the genie remote for a new Fire TV but the Amazon brand is not listed in the list. Is there a work around so that I can control the TV volume with the the DirecTV remote?
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gemeni small device stuck on screensaver, buttons do not dismiss, TV plays in background
Whenever the screensaver comes up and it says "press any button to dismiss this screen", NOTHING WORKS and you can press all the buttons you want, change channels, and turn the device on and off, but the screensaver is still on top and the show just is playing audio in the background. I have to rese
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Gemini remote
My Gemini remote stopped being able to hear my voice commands. Was working no problem any idea?
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How Does it Work to Have DTV Satellite on Main TV and then Utilize DTV Apps on Other Smart TVs in House?
I contacted DTV Satellite today to renegotiate my yearly rate and the agent advised I could save the $7 per tv fee for the other smart tvs in the house if we switched to the DTV app. I thought the app was only for streaming version of DTV. So how does that work? Assuming you would not b
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Upgrade from HR21-700 receivers
We've been a Directv satellite customer for 10+ years and currently have two HR21-700 receivers, one in our family room and one in our bedroom. They're working but they seem to be resetting more frequently. We have the Directv protection which purportedly entitles us to a free upgrade.
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HR54 External Hard Drive Options
I record a lot of sports in 4K and I would like to upgrade from my current 6TB external drive on my HR54 to the largest size possible as I am down to about 25% free space. I have read on here that some people have gotten 12+TB drives to work. Do you need to do an eSATA enclosure and hdd for t
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Can you RF pair more than one RC73 to a Genie Mini?
Please note the subject, very specific, about more than one RC73 using RF/. Right now I have 2 remotes, one IR setup and the other paired with RF. Has anyone been able to pair a second RC73 without unpairing the first? (IR always works, you can reset a RC73 locally and it reverts to IR). Greg
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Wireless option for Samsung TV
I’m moving Samsung tv to a wall without connections just a power outlet so need wireless option to having the box & internet wires. don't have genie now just a firestick but have had a genie before in another room.
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Third Party Control for DirecTV Gemini Air Dongle
I'm wanting to have an integrator add 3rd Party Control for the Gemini Air Dongle. Is there IP or IR control built in to this unit or does it only work via RF control from DirecTV remotes?
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gemeni issues with samsungTV
have new OLED & QLED from samsung; "upgraded" to wireless 4k gemeni boxes. several service calls by direct tv techs for new tower, gemeni boxes but same issues occur; after 1 day or a few hours of tech showing, mainly the functions on the remote won't work. the guide, dvr, app
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