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DirecTV Streaming 'BYOD' pausing service and 'locals'?

I understand that if I subscribe to DTVS 'BYOD' that I can pause my subscription. Is this correct and would you explain? This interests me maybe for the way I will use the service. How long can I pause it for at a time? Is there a 'FEE' for pausing? Do I retain all of my DVR features and lists? If

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Periodically losing local channels

I am using the Directv stream app on a Sony TV with Ezee fiber as the internet provider. About once a week, the App guide won't show the local channels (e.g. below 104) so I can't access them.  (Any shows on those low number channels that I have on record still record so I can view them in My

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Unable to watch live tv in real time - only option is to restart show

I've looked at every possible solution and tried all the restarts, web browser, connection, confirmed devices, etc. but can't watch live tv. The tv with the equipment from Directv Live Stream works fine.  But my other TVs will not allow us to watch live tv in real time even though it shows the

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Direct tv stream recording the blacked out basketball channel instead of the regional channel

I want to record all the games for my local basketball team but the auto record team feature keeps trying to record the NBA channel which is blacked out? How do I stop that?  

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DirecTV Streaming BYOD DVR function

I see various discussions/comments regarding the DVR function for BYOD. Does the DVR function come along with the subscription or are there additional charges?  I will likely use an Apple TV4 & 4K for my devices. If I buy a Gemini-AIR from a 3d party does that change anything at all regar

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Paramount+ login?

Why can't I login into Paramount+ with my DTV Stream login info...I canceled my original subscription with P+ and added it to my DTV Stream?

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Cancel account with one notification on the same day cancelling.

Direct Tv cancelled my account with just hours of a notification about the credit being expired and now because it is cancelled I have to chose another package with less channels and more money instead of allowing me to make the payment and continue with what I had. According to the customer service

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Selecting a Particular Instance to Record

At times, I want to DVR a program that is simulcast on multiple channels. The DTV app for my Roku always selects the local version. I would rather a different version because 1) the sound is synced very poorly on the local channel, and 2) the local channel often preempts the program and I miss i

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BUG: Cloud DVR won't record Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat

I have a season pass for Denver Nuggets games that usually works, but today it's acting up. Instead of recording from the beginning of the game, it only started recording when I tuned in. On Apple TV, it's acting like live viewing with a limited buffer. The recording doesn't begin at the beginning o

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Video lags slow-mo with HDMI Arc hook up but sound is fine

I have 4 gemini boxes and I just added 2 Yamaha sound bars to two rooms. The sound are plugged into my TV HDMI ARC, they are both 2023 Model Fire TV's.  The problem is the video will go in slow motion but the audio is fine.   Only does this when I am using the Directv Gemini box.&nbs

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