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Problems recording a Directv Streaming program to the online DVR
Have had Directv Premier (satellite) at this address for almost 2 decades, with two receivers (H20-100(no DVR!!!) & H24-200) and dealt with the weather blackouts Recently replaced a TV with one that has the Google TV system in it, so decided to try Streaming. Downloaded the app and logged in and all is good. Now the issue, was trying to record a program, to Directv's online DVR, when in streaming mode (from the app on the TV) and the system says, it is attempting to contact the H20-100 receiver, to set it up. No DVR in it, so its not going to work. Have clicked Options, during the program record set up, to select a different recording "site" and get a blank list. My account knows the two receivers and hopefully, that they do not have a DVR AND shouldn't I automatically have access to my 20hr supply of online DVR recording, from Directv Streaming? Going to My Library, in the app, MY RECORDING, Find you recordings here is empty.
So how do I set up the Directv Streaming, to record to to my online DVR?
shannon02
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While it is streaming you only get what DTV sat service can provide so there really is no streaming of all sat services.
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Juniper
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The streaming service has had multiple names over the years: DIRECTV TV NOW, AT&T TV NOW / AT&T TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and recently DirecTV by Internet.
So DirecTV vs the streaming-service (regardless of name) are separate accounts and services. The naming of the new service has caused no end to confusion since it was launched.
Using the app you are still using your DirecTV service. But those are secondary perks so not all channels or content is available. The app is accessing those perks but is still originating from your satellite service. You are not paying for DIRECTV STREAM.
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Mey
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........ and by the same token, not able to access the online DVR service?
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shannon02
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Right, the online DVR is only provided with the streaming service. DTV sat service provides a real one.
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Mey
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shannon02, "the online DVR is only provided with the streaming service", with a streaming account and not with a satellite account, even though a satellite account will allow one to stream (most (see my other thread)) channels or shows(???) to their "device".
Does that pretty much sum it up? Wish Directv would have this specifically spelled out somewhere.
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Juniper
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DirecTV (satellite) has no online DVR service. That is a function of the service called DIRECTV STREAM.
So online DVR is just for the streaming-only service, not your satellite account. Hope that clears it up.
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Mey
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2 years ago
Thank you, everyone
And Directv, the make up of your various services, could have been defined (and posted!), a bit more clearly, which includes DVR usage and received channels (my other post).
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