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Can I set up a Gemini Air remote so that the Channel Up/Down button uses a Favorites list, rather than All channels?

I have a handicapped sister-in-law that lives with us, and she has a very difficult time with menus. In fact, the reason I went with DirecTV was because the Gemini remotes have a number pad and channel button, which she can use. But, the Channel Up/Down button scrolls through All channels, rather th

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my home local channels at vacation home

I am interested in switching to DirecTV stream but have a question regarding local channels . I have been trying DirecTV stream for a few weeks at my primary residence and am really enjoying it. The primary residence address and zip code were used to set up my account. I own a 2nd "vacation home" on

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Gemini Air constantly disconnects - no troubleshooting makes any difference

After about 10-15 minutes it drops the wifi connection. This is on a band new Quantum fiber wifi7 360 mesh, nothing else has issues, ONLY this Genini Air box. If I power-cycle the Gemini Air it's fine for another 10 mins, maybe 20, then craps out again - same every time - fully functional, just can'

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samsung tv not working with direct tv stream app

My app will not work on my tv now. it has worked on and off for a few years. did the reboot. then uninstall the app ,then reset password. I still get the 600 error code . aI felt with tech support twice and they can't fix. its now escalated BUT no tv for three days while I wait for them to get back.

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different remotes and streaming access

Why does my friend in Tennessee have a different remote from me (in Georgia) and why can she access her streaming apps from the guide and I have to use a different remote?

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Block on demand purchases on DIRECTV streaming

I recently switched from Comcast to ATT with DIRECTV streaming. I have a TV in a vacation rental unit and didn’t realize this was not possible. I’ll have to switch back to Comcast if there are no plans to enable this functionality. With Comcast, I could block on demand purchases and also block recor

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Error message "Whoops, [Program] is Over" and can't record

Trying to record a local channel today and get this message for all future events (clearly they have not happened yet). Can you please help?

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Specify sound System to use

My directv streaming remote will not control what sound system to use. How do I change this?

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Auto play

Will auto play work in stream? I have it turned on in settings, but I still have to delete the current episode for the next to play.

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ESPN authenticate with DirecTV ID

i am trying to log in to the ESPN app on an Amazon fire stick and when i try to authenticate with my DirecTV stream account i get a message that the account is invalid. i have two TVs and have no problem authenticating on the ESPN app installed on both TVs (Samsun Tizen), plus i have no problem auth

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