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Network chanels when traveling
What do I need to be able to get cbs, nbc,and abc when traveling in our rv.
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No longer showing local weather
For the last several days, the "weather my cities" section (red button from weather channel) no longer shows or accepts home city or other cities... meaning the channel isn't showing any local weather. Similar problems have been happening all year... usually for several weeks at a time. What is goin
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Streaming Program Restrictions
Is there anywhere on the web where we can get an updated list of what programing content is restricted from being streamed vs cable? For example Nash Bridges will not air on DIRECTV Stream, and I believe last year Rudolf was blocked at Christmas time. It may have been another Christmas program.
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1-2 second freezes
I recently upgraded to the genie and after about two months, it started to freeze regularly maybe 5 to 10 times an hour of viewing. i reset it a number of times, and it did seem to make it less often, but still freezes. Other ideas?
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DirecTV Roku app startup
Is there a way to make the new DirecTV Roku app start up to a channel? I hate the way it starts with a screen of previously watched channels. It's too much like Youtube TV which has a horrible interface.
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DirecTV App and DVR Recordings
When I am out of town, how can I delete recordings on my DVR by using the DirecTV App?
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Roku won't load library in DirectTV App
When I try to load my library in the DirecTV app on my Roku, it doesn't work. I can get it to work on my Chromecast with Google TV and on my Fire TV Stick. It just won't work on my Roku Ultra. Is there a problem with the Roku App?
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Adding my Acorn app as a renter with Direct TV
I am renting and they provide Direct TV. I pay for an Acorn account from my previous location. Can I add a ROKU device to the TV and stream Acorn?
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DirecTV recordings are being canceled automatically
We have some programs that have been setup to record the series that are not recording. I noticed in recording history that the recording was canceled for what appears to be a code (13). Sometimes it shows canceled because of code (7). What is going on? This is very frustrating.
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Standard choice package, Streaming service changed?
I have satellite Choice package. I use the app to stream my shows while at work. I logged in today and what used to be most of my satellite channel streamable, now the channel has been reduced drastically. Has Directv updated the list of channels can be watched on the internet?
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