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I called DirecTV about this annoying pop up. I was told that it was part of a new system update. This is unacceptable. Let's make our voices heard loud and clear. WE DON'T LIKE CHANGE WITHOUT INPUT!!!

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Refer a Friend denial.

I've spent nearly 5 hours on the phone over the last 4 days (9/5/2025) with their customer service and being sent to different departments round & round to get nowhere on trying to resolve a problem I'm having with a refer a friend gift card that was denied. Here's the story. I've been with DIRECTV

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Home network issues

Have been direct stream customer for 2 years. Internet provider is Starlink. Live in PA but Star link changed IP address to one that is Virginia based. Have 4 TVs in our home. This year we started receiving messages that we aren't connected to our home network and followed steps to update. That last

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Directv Gemini Stream and Samsung TV Issues

Thursday, 3/21/24 Hello, Bought a new Samsung TV at the end of January this year. Works great with Comcast cable and Amazon Firestick. In February, stopped Comcast and switched to Fidium internet and Directv. That’s when problems started. The Directv Gemini Air (with its integral HDMI cable) and Sam

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🎉 DIRECTV App Now Available on VIZIO SMART TVs (2017 and newer)!

Just go to the left side menu on your Vizio Home, search, and install the DIRECTV App. Enjoy! Click here to learn more on determining your model. Scroll to Smart TVs and click to expand the selection.

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DirectTV Stream Streaming Device Ethernet port

I have been setting up my new DirectTV Stream streaming devices, and noticed that they only connect at 100mb, even though I'm plugging them into a GB switch with tested and known good Cat 6 cables. I ran the onboard network test on the boxes, and they say the throughput is 86mb, which the test repor

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Hulu,ESPN Unlimited, and Disney +, coming for free ?

Just got the email where Directv will be adding Hulu, ESPN Unlimited and Disney + to my account For Free. What gives with this Deal ? Have they negotiated a deal with them for us, and will this be permanent or just as a trial ? Looking for insider Info. Have the Choice Package. Thanks, Glen

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Gemini DirecTv Stream OTT box or Gemini Air

Will the C71KW-400 DirecTV Now Osprey box work with DirecTv via Internet? I am currently on DirecTv via Satellite (since 02/21/1998) but the pricing has gone out of sight with DirecTv just adding insult to injury by not replacing discount programs I have had in the past - now paying over $200 for ju

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Better Remote

Just installed Direct yesterday.....Would LOVE to have a remote that's backlit BEFORE pushing a button! Recommendations?? My DISH controller had that! As an old guy, that doesn't have lights on at night.....be nice to see what button I need to push! Obviously it needs to work with my HS 17 receiver!

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Loss of List button functionality

List button on remote now opens my Library. Instead of a compact efficient list of recordings now there are very large icons that fill up the screen so that only a few can be viewed at a time.

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NOT FINDING WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR?