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DIRECTV Equipment
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Equipment Return
My service ended July 5th. It appears I am supposed to receive an email or mailout instructing me on equipment return. When should I expect to receive this correspondence? Thank you in advance.
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Returning equipment
Went to ups store they scanned the equipment gave my account number which was also in the letter sent to me it does not register so ups cannot return i also had a bill with my account number on it . Any suggestions
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Getting rid of an old satellite dish
Hello, We just bought a house in Ann Arbor and there is an old Direct TV satellite dish in the backyard. I called DirectTV and they do not come an pick up old equipment (which is shameful). Can anyone recommend the best way to get rid if this dish?
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Previous button not going back to the previous channel
We are having the exact issue with the previous button not going back to the proper channel. would love the fix for this. thanks.
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DIRECTV APP Available on All Smart TVs OR only Samsung Smart TV. Don't need TV Box if i have Smart TV.
So i called to sign up DTV VIA SATELLITE, i have 6 TVs and I was told by one of sales rep that i don't need a TV Box if i have a Smart tv. He said i can just simply download DIRECTV app on my Smart TV and start watching all channels on App. Is that true...? Do i really not need the TV box if i have
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Lost signal after moving dish
After losing reception for my system and having repeated 771 errors I moved my slimline dish about 15 feet due east of of its old location along the side of my house. I kept it oriented exactly as it was in the old location since it was a parallel move. I still get no signal when I test with my rece
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DirecTV Gemini feedback?
What’s the general feedback on the new Gemini unit? I’ve been told I'm eligible for it, but I’m hesitant about being an early adopter. Another concern is that it would tie me into a 1-year contract, which I don’t have with my current account. What do you all think?
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TV shuts off after exactly 15 minutes...
TV shuts off after exactly 15 minutes, but it only happens when watching directv. Does not happen if watching appleTV through the same AV receiver as directv or if streaming directly through TV. I've checked auto off/sleep timeres etc.
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Gemini with Harmony Elite
Looking for the correct setting for my Harmony Elite remote control to work with Gemini??? The " DTV stream box" setting doesn't work correctly and leaves a lot to be desired...Anyone have any luck setting up a Harmony with the Gemini receiver???
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