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Error Video Bridge Survey Mode Inactive when adding Genie Minis
A little background...about a month ago my living room tv, which is 6 months old received an error message on the Genie Mini "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 Mini receiver
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HDR isn't recording the 90 minute buffer of the channel it is set to after it is turned off?
I have 4 HR20's and HR 24's and one of them is not recording the 90 minute buffer of the last channel when turned off.
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Address issues
I am trying to set up service in a newly built home. I have contacted the post office and instructed me that the address is set up through them, however, no delivery or services are able to pull up the address because it is brand new. I desperately need direct TV set up. We have high speed internet
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fire tv
Connected Fire TV with HDMI. Works but get flickering and clicking noise on channels. Change to streaming Direct TV works fine
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Wohome soundbar
Trying to figure how to use my DirectTV Genie RC72 remote to control the Wohome soundbar S29. Old Bravia TV allows optical or RC feeds to external audio device feed, but neither then let the Genie remote control the volume. (no HDMI Arc on this older TV). Having to use the Wohome remote. Wohome is
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Upgrade suggestions please
We have had an HR21-200 forever. Added an HR34-700 several years ago and have a C31-700 and C41-700. We have had the premier protection plan forever and have obviously not taken advantage of our free upgrades. What would you recommend?
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Equipment return kit
Service was cancelled end of October 2023 but billing cycle deemed disconnect date as 11/14/23. Today, November 25th, received in mail a letter relaying kit to arrive in 4-7 days. Also, equipment must be returned by 21 days from deactivation to avoid additional fees. I have a trip December 1-10. How
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gemini set up
I just installed gemini and it is "searching for receiver." What do i need to do?
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Gemini vs satellite
So I now have Directv satellite. Rarely stream anything. So why get Gemini? Also, read that Gemini has a smaller remote control that some seniors do not find user friendly, but does Gemini system replace my existing Directv box? Have two Directv boxes now—one for each TV. If I get the new Gem
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