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Confused about DirecTV Hardware Choice
I'm interested in ordering DirecTV satellite service. I prefer that over the streaming service, because I already have a DirecTV dish on my roof (service with that dish ended in 2019). I'm confused, however, about the choice of hardware available: Gemini Receiver or Standard DirecTV Receiver. My und
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alexa interface to genie H44-500 receiver
I've tried several alexa-compatible universal remotes, and nothing seems to pair adequately with the Genie H44-500 receiver I have. The receiver isn't on the pairing list for the remote, and attempting to program the device using my RC73 remote fails on more than half the buttons, including critical
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how do i get upgrade for sports
have basis cable thru my apt building but want to watch sports
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Hot HDMI arc /unit into TV
Why is my HDMI unit that plugs into my 2 TV's get so HOT! One is hotter than than other? Also my TV's BOTH #! Freeze , #2 Sometimes blurry doing sports , #3 changes channels & #4 search intermittently mostly during after 8pm? I checked internet today & I have 32.15 Mbps. I see that there has been pr
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Remote not working
Sometimes the remote will arrow down the lists but most of the time it doesn’t work. I tried taking the back off to replace batteries. Problem with that! I cannot get it off. Anyone have a hint for that?
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Random Blanking on muti tv business installation.
I have 2 identical venues with 12 direct TV receivers. Each has many Vizio and other brand tvs. Both venues I have the same identical HDMI over cat 6 product for transmission. Venue one works perfectly. Venue 2 I get intermittent 1 second black screens from time to time and occasional copyright prot
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Error 611 on one device
I'm getting the error code 611 on one of my televisions. I've checked the connections to the tv and the mini; they are both secure. I have connectivity on the main Genie, and the other two minis.
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