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Newsmax is streaming only
We used to be able to record Newsmax shows but the satellite feed is either not available or goes out quickly and changes to streaming mode, which is constantly interrupted. We cannot record shows in streaming mode. Is this a DirectTV issue? Not sure why this has changed. How can I start recording a
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Cannot get back to Directv programming from Netflix
I have Directv on a Samsung Smart TV. I also have and watch Netflix and Prime. No problem going to either of those from Directv programs but when I try to GO BACK to Directv I cannot. The TV has no Directv icon anywhere. The only way I've found to get back to DTV is to turn everything off and the on
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Daily Sports Guide on the web
Hello, I had a shortcut to the current day's DirecTV sports line-up on my computer but can no longer find it. Can you please remind me of the web link (URL) that show's all of today's sports programming at a glance? Thank you!
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Free previews
I no longer get direct tv messages showing free previews, etc. I asked via a direct tv chat platform and was told they no longer do free previews. Do you think I was given bad info?
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Had to replace Directv receiver and now some channels are saying we don't subscribe to them....
A month or so ago our internet/cable box outside got hit by lightning which caused all kinds of wiring/electrical issues inside the house. One of them being it wiped out our Directv receiver in our living room. They came out and replaced it but when they did certain channels that we got before are n
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scoreguide on ESPN channels
Scoreguide doesn't work on any of the ESPN channels on my Genie Gen 2 receiver. It does work on my wireless video bridge. It works on all the other sports channels. I tried another Genie Gen 2 receiver and it has the same problem. I talked to an agent at DirecTV and he said his has the same problem.
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losing receiver signal on TV #2
at least once every hour my screen goes black and I get a message "waiting for receiver signal" and then everything comes back and is fine for a short while. This happens when TV #1 is being watched in the living room and there are NO issues. TV #2 has these issues even if TV #1 is not being watched
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My Vizio tv a lil direct tv box have always worked with HDMI cables now it's saying that my tv does not support this what do I do
Pls help me I want to wait tv bad
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Signal reception problem on about a dozen channels
A rude DirecTV technician came by and told me that I need to fell two trees to correct the problem. He suggested that the signal comes from straight above the angled Dish rather than from the SW and therefore I need to arrange to have two trees taken out for a cool $1000. Can someone demonstrate to
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Local NBC affiliate in Baton Rouge
I activated Direct TV Streaming today and out that our local NBC station is not available because their contract expired. The Olympics start today and it’s not available. Does anyone know when it will be? I’ve got 14 days to cancel and move to You Tube TV.
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