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Genie in another Room ?
I am a disabled person Here is my question I will have in one room Gemini and the HR44 set up in my house some one in my house uses Verizon package want to switch to Directv in another room can I do
DIRECTV Wireless Video Bridge for C41W C61W Genie Mini Recievers (Require HR34, HR44 or HR54)
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C61W Genie Mini Recievers wil iit work dose it need to be hardwired between two rooms ?
Juniper
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@sportman13
Call DirecTV and order a wireless Mini Genie Client for an additional room.
The WVB will be automatically be added to the order as a wireless Client cannot work without it.
This is tech installed, so they set it up for you.
As long as you don't already have 3 Clients, this should be all you need.
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litzdog911
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@detuch254
I can certainly empathize with someone that's having a hard time understanding how this stuff works. But posting the same questions over and over and over in multiple forums/groups is not helpful. I'm tempted to shut this one down since his questions have already been more than answered at DBSTalk.
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sportman13
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Juniper thank How would you set up your Gemini and Genie your Genie would be which HR44 or HR54 or hr17 ?
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Juniper
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As I understand, you already have the HR44. If so, then just order a wireless Mini Genie Client.
Don't worry about the Gemini. That is too new for DirecTV and is primarily for DIRECTV STREAM. And it appears not to work with your HR44 anyways.
You cannot choose between HR44 and HR54, they are both Genie. The HR54's added feature is supporting a wired 4K Mini Genie (C61K), so doesn't apply to you.
The Genie-2 (HS17) can be ok for a 1 or 2 TV household, but I normally don't suggest it. It forbids other receivers, only allowing clients which can cause issues. Also you would lose all the recordings on your HR44 as they do not transfer.
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sportman13
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Juniper thanks I also was told HR44 would not activate with Gemin ?
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Juniper
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A Gemini cannot be activated with an HR44.
So order just a wireless Mini Genie Client.
DIRECTV Gemini: Frequently Asked Questions
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litzdog911
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@Juniper
I'm afraid we're trying to help someone that simply cannot or will not understand. We went through a similar experience with sportman 10 years ago.
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sportman13
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Juniper her where it gets confusing DTV and a DTV Dealer said it could your saying I have to get 2 wireless Mini Genie Client.for two rooms
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Juniper
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Those DirecTV dealers are 3rd parties. Unfortunately they are not always the best informed on the equipment, especially with the Gemini as it is too new for the satellite service.
You keep your HR44 in one room and add the wireless Mini Genie Client to the 2nd room. Or have a wired Client instead to save you the $99 cost.
You only need 2 Clients if you were to "upgrade" to the Genie-2 (HS17). That is a Headless Server tower design, meaning it does not go on a TV itself. This option is not suggested as would just confuse matters I feel.
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sportman13
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Juniper have to have wireless Genie min please tell me best way for activation with Gemini and HR Genie please ?
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litzdog911
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@Juniper You're being led down a rabbit hole.
@sportman13 Your questions have been answered in numerous forums. It's time to simply call DirecTV and get your system set up for you. This stuff is complicated and you don't seem to be able to figure it out on your own and nobody has been able to educate you. Call DirecTV and rest easy.
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