In the old days each TV would need its own DVR, but that's not true today. A Genie DVR on one TV and a Genie Mini Client on the other TV will let you "tape" and view your recordings on either TV.
Just so I will be educated (which I want to be), what term should I use besides "tape" when I want to be able to see one or more future programs to view later?
I truly do not want to sound dense, but with the Bolt and Bolt Mini (which is what I think I will get), will I be able to record with the mini? Thanks for patience.
Well, that makes no sense. "Bolt" is a Tivo product. It's not at all compatible with DirecTV satellite equipment. Who/how did DirecTV provide you with this offer???
From the Direct TV Rep who evidently has the account where I live. I have that offer in an email. Have just asked him if I can also get the Bolt Mini - waiting for a reply.
We offer our own equipment for DIRECTV service, we have the Genie and Genie 2. The Bolt boxes you're talking about is equipment from a different provider.
Please click here, so you can confirm this information on our official web site.
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litzdog911
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I just use the term "record". But I fully understood what you meant by "tape".
With a modern Genie setup you only need one DVR to record stuff, then you can view them on any TV with a Genie Mini Client box.
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litzdog911
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Well, DirecTV DVRs don't actually "tape" :)
In the old days each TV would need its own DVR, but that's not true today. A Genie DVR on one TV and a Genie Mini Client on the other TV will let you "tape" and view your recordings on either TV.
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matc34
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Just so I will be educated (which I want to be), what term should I use besides "tape" when I want to be able to see one or more future programs to view later?
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matc34
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I truly do not want to sound dense, but with the Bolt and Bolt Mini (which is what I think I will get), will I be able to record with the mini? Thanks for patience.
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litzdog911
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Bolt is a Tivo product and has nothing to do with DirecTV. That's a question for the Tivo Community Forum.
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TexasBrit
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bolt is tivo not directv. Post in the tivo forum.
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matc34
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But Direct tv is offering that to me
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litzdog911
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DirecTV does not distribute Tivo Bolt products. Are you sure the offer is coming from DirecTV? More details, please.
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DIRECTVhelp
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Hey @matc34, we want to clarify this for you.
To be able to record DIRECTV programming, it's necessary to use the DIRECTV Satellite compatible equipment.
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matc34
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yes, I am positive
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litzdog911
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Well, that makes no sense. "Bolt" is a Tivo product. It's not at all compatible with DirecTV satellite equipment. Who/how did DirecTV provide you with this offer???
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matc34
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From the Direct TV Rep who evidently has the account where I live. I have that offer in an email. Have just asked him if I can also get the Bolt Mini - waiting for a reply.
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DIRECTVhelp
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Thank you for letting us know, @matc34
Please click here, so you can confirm this information on our official web site.
Ana, DIRECTV Community Specialist
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matc34
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So what am I to assume from your statement and what do you suggest I do?
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litzdog911
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What sort of "DirecTV rep"? Did someone come to your door? At an AT&T Store? DirecTV does not have direct sales reps.
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