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Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

How do I fix Care Code 601

How do I resolve error  Care Code 601 - can't login need to unblock device

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4 years ago

Care codes represent DirecTV errors not DirecTV Stream. First question would be have you ever had DirecTV service? Are you using the same ID/Email with DirecTV Stream as your DirecTV account. If so there are some issues using the same crdentials. Support recommends using different credentials.

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4 years ago

I have Direct Stream TV with a wireless device. I keep getting a care code 601 when I attempt to enter the email and password associated with my account. The receiver has a blue light and a green light. I have another wireless device cinnected that is working fine.

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Were you a previous DirecTV subscriber? If so, you cant use the same credentials with DirecTV Stream. This is a known problem. Use a different email/password.                                                                  

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3 years ago

I got this error installing DirecTV Stream device while I still had DirecTV satellite.  One TV had no problem installing.  The other got a 601 error.  The only difference between the TV's is that the one with the problem was located where DirecTV satellite came into the house.  It had a small box behind it that is connected to satellite cable and has a label of Energy Inserter.  When I pulled the power off of this box, the installation of DirecTV stream finished great.  I plugged the Energy Inserter box back into the electrical outlet and now I have both DirecTV Stream and DirecTV Satellite.  My intent is to cancel satellite in a few days after I decide that the streaming platform is working well.  Hope that helps.


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