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Pn traditional cable TV, both Weather Channel and Accuweather TV channels have a feature whereby one can monitor the LOCAL weather on the channel itself while watching TV. Indeed, Weather Channel has a special feature called "local on the 8s" where the local weather is displayed every 8 minute intervals 24 hours a day. How can I get this feature to work on DirecTV Stream ? If not, what is the best option for DirecTV Stream ?
lou_do
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3 years ago
The "Locals On The 8s" is generic and can't be set to local forecasts, on DirecTV Stream. It was pretty much the same when we had DirecTV satellite. What I did was to download the Weather Channel app, and it can be custom set for a scroll on the bottom of the screen, for the local forecast.
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g_mingolelli
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3 years ago
The Weather Channel has an App for smart devices that you can use for free because you are a DirecTV Stream Customer. It is also broadcast in HD through the App.
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Ludwick577
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I use the Weather Channel app on my Dtv stream box u can set your local zip code so the banner/scroll at the bottom gives your town's weather.
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bcbsncjlj
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The app is supported by a lot of the ISP's free of charge. Just use your ISP credentials. I have Spectrum and use my Spectrum credentials with the app.
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freelsjd
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3 years ago
OK. I have now installed the Weather Channel app as an additional app easily available from the DirecTV stream interface and remote (just like Netflix, Hulu, etc., there are a number of apps available). Also available are several other weather apps in case I like them better. They work fine, and, as said here, are linked to my DirecTV Stream account. Just have to click a few more times to get there. Actually, much better than before. Better than "local on the 8s".
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Ludwick577
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If you have their box, use the voice remote button on the Dtv stream box and say "open weather channel app"
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crystalwoman
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3 years ago
We are 75 & 77 and only have Directv Satellite. We have had Directv since 1997. We live in Northwest MT and want to see our weather at night, BUT....
we cannot see it as it is a distorted picture like the satellite is blocked.
Help us please!!!!
I wrote Directv on the Facebook we wanted help and a Serviceman but no response.
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bcbsncjlj
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3 years ago
@crystalwoman Unfortunately, this is not the DirecTV Satellite forum but the internet streaming forum for the DirecTV Stream service. You can try the Satellite forum located here
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detuch254
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3 years ago
@crystalwoman do you get any error codes? Which channels are affected? What troubleshooting have you tried? It might be good to start a new post with this information. Use the link @bcbsncjlj sent
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