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Searching for a compatible remote control similar to the Gemini for my directv
I just switched to Directv and was given one Gemini connector to plug into back of older not-smart tv and that came with a remote control. For 2nd tv, I downloaded the Directv app, and am using the Sony TV remote. That original TV remote is not as simple or straightforward as on the one that came wi
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disconnected "power to SWiM" (PI21R2-16) now the reciever isn't turning on
I disconnected the cable connected to the "power to SWiM" as it was tangled up with other cables and I needed to move it but now the receiver isn't turning on. To make it worse we have two cables that connect to the DirectTV satellite dish and another one that connects to an old Dish TV (old provide
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Problem with Directv channel 360
Periodically over the last few days channel 360 flashes, freezes momentarily, loses audio andmomentarily goes to a black screen.
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Using My RC66 With ROKU??
Can I program my RC66 to operate my 4620x ROKU receiver? Thanks, James
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Pairing With Hisense TV
I have the same issue as tyler3769. My Hisense is model #65H8C purchased in 2018 and paired with Direct TV remote RC73. It worked beautifully. It finally died so a new remote was needed. DTV sent new RC73 and nope! after several try's, nope! DTV tech support can't figure it out. Now What?
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Expanding an existing system
I am an electrical contractor wiring a pool house for a client. They currently have a DVR and 1 C51-100 client in the main house. I am looking for my options to add 4 more clients to the system in the new building. My questions are: - Is this equipment still available? Or will they need to upgrade a
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Your TV does not support this program's content protection.
I received this message this morning on my LG tv. "Your TV does not support this program's content protection. Replacing the TV's HDMI cable with component cables will allow you to view the program". The DireTV service technician set up the connection between the box and TV when I purchased the TV a
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DirecTV RV, streaming subscription
If I have the streaming subscription at home, is there a way to piggy back this with the "satellite version" with an RV receiver?
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Rural Satellite user and Gemini product
I am a direct tv satellite customer because I live in a rural area without high speed internet provider availability. I need a new TV, which are all 4K. So I called Direct TV customer service to see if the Genie product I use now can supply 4K to the new TV I am considering. Customer Service said to
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DirecTV Genie Remote barely works with new Samsung TV
I switched to a new Samsung TV (Q72D Series - 4K UHD QLED LCD TV) from an older one. My Genie remote barely works. Power on/off works, and the channel up/down, but not much else. Briefly the numbers will work and then they stop. The volume works that is paired with a sound bar. I reset the receiver,
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