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Streaming Setup & Equipment

Streaming Setup & Equipment

Help for activating and setting up your streaming experience.

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Firestick

We were told by Direct TV Streaming specifically to purchase a 2nd generation Firestick to enable us to set up one of our TV that is not a smart TV. I now see there is a 3rd generation Firestick on the market. My question: is the 2nd generation Firestick 'THE' one we must purchase (model LY73PR). Th

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Unable to use youtube, netflix disney+

I was told when I cancelled my Direct TV streaming that I could still use the device I paid for to use apps. Just recently, like a week ago I think it updated because now when I boot it, i get the sign in to direct tv prompt and I can't seem to bypass it. Do I own a brick now?

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DVR issues

I have room in my DVR account, and my upcoming recordings are listed correctly. However, the next day when I go to my library, the show has not been recorded. This issue just began again this week. It happened about a year ago too.

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Detailed instructions on hooking up a non-smart tv to Direct TV Streaming service

I have a LG 47LS4500 TV that is not a smart tv. What exactly do I need to set this tv up to Direct TV stream? Also, I am an elder who is not up to date on 'technical language' so give it to me straight and easy to understand. Thank you.

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DVR not working

The DVR is not working. It’s recording shows where I didn’t set the recording or set a bookmark. Then programs where I’ve set the recording and bookmark are being erased. What do I do?

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Mobile app login

I am not able to login on my mobile app. This has been going on for a couple of weeks. I have done everything possible. Cleared cache, updated everything (app, phone, etc).. uninstalled and reinstalled the app. I have done this about 10 times over the last couple of weeks. I have an Android phone. O

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New device

I started our subscription yesterday. How long does it take to receive the device?

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how to tape movies from Netflix or other apps onto my Direct TV Stream account

how to record movies from Netflix or other apps onto my Direct TV Stream account

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Using a DVD recorder with Direct TV stream service

I would like to record musical performances to DVD for future playing. How can I do this? In the past the cable box went into the DVD recorder and out to the TV. Streaming device does not appear to work like that. What are my options?

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Using Directv stream service without their device

I’m using Directv stream free trial to decide whether to switch from YTTV.. I do not want to buy the device for my 3tv’s. The app on my Hisense android tv does not work very well with Hisense remote. Is there another remote that works better? My 2 other tvs have Roku box and other uses Nvidia Shield

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