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Satellites I should be receiving and levels
Did a search, many people have asked, many unanswered. Genie 2 and Gemini and Genie Mini system Went to Solid Signal the 3rd party that everyone seems to like and watched their video on satellite signal strengths. Here's the satellites they "saw" in their video: *101 110 119 *99(ca) *99(cb) *99(s) *
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Multiply issues with Gemini box
I am having some issues with my Gemini box when watching recordings. When you put it on pause for over a few minutes and then hit pause to go back to what you were watching it would just go to a black screen. The only way to get it back is to turn off the gemini and then turn it back on. The other i
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change ip number
The unit climbed on an existing device ip number and I need to change it.
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Gemini Android Version
With respect to the Gemini Box used with satellite, what Android version/security patch are those boxes running? The ones for streaming are still on Android 11 and a year old June 2025 security patch. Thank you.
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how to create segmented networks for viewing recordings?
Since the HR24 does not require a deca how would I create it so two Dvrs would talk and two other Dvrs would talk. So this would create two distinct viewing zones. I am trying to remove the internet from the equation since that is really unreliable method of connecting devices? How exactly do the tw
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No Sound
I have two DirecTV receivers that have stopped putting out sound. Tried re-setting, unplugging, etc...no luck. Other peripherals plugged into TV's (Amazon Firestick) sound fine. I have 5 other DirecTV receivers that still sound fine as well. Receivers are about 8 years old, if that matters. Thanks f
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SWM splitter, LNB, or bad cable?
My Gemini's DECA (cable to ethernet adapter) stopped working. Tested with both a gemini and a laptop. Swapping it out the DECA didn't help. The DECA was the old style that has power and usb-power connectors. A couple of weeks prior, I had repaired a cable that the lawn mowing people cut. I took a lo
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Gemini will not open apps
I got the Gemini to use with my Genie in December. In March it stopped loading or opening apps. It says there is a problem with HBO or that there is no internet connection. After two days of unplugging and resets and hours of DIRECTV support calls they decided the unit was defective and shipped anot
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Selling used DirecTV dishes
I have several used Slimline DirecTV dishes. Would anyone like to buy them?
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Genie upgrade question
I have an older Genie DVR and would like to know what it takes to upgrade to the Genie 2 so I can get 4k. I don't have or want an internet connection for the DVR now and wondered if this is a requirement, and would I need a new dish as well? I read that some features may not work with an older dish,
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