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Gemini Remote
Been really liking the new Gemini but dang who designed this remote its horrible. Absolutely no tactile feel between buttons you cant tell one from the other at night. I find myself using the volume rocker (because you can feel that one) just to turn on the backlight. I've tried silicone covers that
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Not “Talking” to TV
I have a Panasonic Triple Play TV, accidentally pressed wrong button on DirectTV remote. Now all I get is blue screen on TV. Have unplugged everything. No luck. Serial No for the box is: D33HD3BKG12213 Am elderly with poor vision. Help
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Advanced Receiver Services (ARS) DIRECTV (via Internet and Satellite)
DIRECTV via Internet: DIRECTV via Internet with advanced receiver service & the Gemini Device offer a premium customer experience. Advance Receiver Service Fee: · Only one $15 fee covers all DIRECTV devices. Simple seamless streaming. Integrated voice remote. Access to 4K picture quality. Premium re
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Gemini remote
Just curious about what others think about the Gemini remote? I personally think it is a swing and a miss. The ergonomics of it aren't good. It has an odd shape, it doesn't feel good in your hand, the number buttons are too low on the remote and the lettering on the buttons are too dark. The backlig
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Looking for directv remote code for sony soundbar (hts100f)
Need manual Directv remote code for Sony HTS100F soundbar. I got it to auto program on the old style remote, but wanted to use the rc73 remote. Thanks in advance!
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Will Genie (HR54) record streaming Directv?
I have a problem with satellite reception - random loss of signal due to construction in my area. Will the HR54 record streaming DirecTV? I like the idea of having recorded material in my possession rather than in the cloud. But I haven't seen any descriptions of the HR54 say, specifically, "records
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Issues with recordings on Genie 2 receiver
I am having some issues with playback of my recorded shows that started about 2 weeks ago. I am a satellite customer and have a Genie 2 HS17-100 server with 3 clients. Two of them are C41W-100 and the third is a C41W-500. I have had this system for probably 4 or 5 years now and have never had a prob
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How do I do a factory reset on receiver?
https://www.directv.com/support/article/000092463 says to hold the blue button for 20 seconds. That does nothing. There's a menu option that claims to do a reset, but it does nothing as well. I tried contacting support, and this is the biggest mystery they've ever encountered... after half an hour o
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TV goes off and on by itself
My TV turns itself off and then comes back on ONLY when using my Directv Gemini server. (Same TV when using streaming instead of Directv connection NEVER goes off and on.) Server and towers lights remain on during the off/on event. If I am watching a recorded show, when it comes back on I am on the
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