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Streaming Setup & Equipment

Help for activating and setting up your streaming experience.

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Osprey vs. Gemini

When I signed up for Direct tv streaming service, I got 2 Osprey boxes. Apparently they are no longer available and have been replaced by the Gemini. What is the difference? Are the apps the same? Do they both use the same remote? One of my Osprey’s isn’t working 100% because of a recent storm. I kn

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4K and HDR

I just purchased an LG Oled C4. I was finally able to get HDR to work by setting the Gemini resolution to 1080p, but the 4K channels stopped working (message saying my TV doesn't support 4K). If I change the resolution to the recommended 3840x2160p, the 4K channels work but I can't turn on HDR. Is t

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DirecTV stream (genre pack) with C71KW-400

I'm new to DirecTV and just got the genre pack (my entertainment). Don't like the interface on Amazon Firestick 4K where I have the DirecTV app. I was wondering if the C71KW-400 will work with my plan and will it stream on 4K (Dolby Vision and/or HDR). Thank you.

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Gemini Air Reliability

I've been very pleased with the original Gemini set top boxes with their wired Internet connections. Now that the original set top boxes have been discontinued, I'm curious to hear customer opinions regarding the reliability of the Gemini Air WiFi connections. Has anyone experienced any issues maint

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Ordering Gemini Devices

I was a previous DTV subscriber who just reactivated my subscription. I have an old Gemini 1 device. Where can I purchase additional Gemini devices? The "add a device" option is grayed out in my manage devices tab. Also, is the Gemini Air faster than the Gemini 1 devices? I prefer a hardwired device

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DIRECTV WITHOUT HAVING A SATELLITE.

I had DIrecTV for 44yrs. The last few years with Geni premiere package. Is it possible to change my service to just DTV streaming without having a satellite on my house? I recently move and have Fios and find the system awful. I miss my DTV but too old to clean snow off the dish anymore. Bottom line

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gemini plug error on tv 5109

theres this error on my tv that says please use the power supply that came with the device

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Gemini air not working

Went to use remote and it’s not responding. It’s brand new worked yesterday no it’s not. Service started yesterday night

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Can't record local channels

I have a gemini box. When I try to set an advance recording of an upcoming show, the box tells me “Whoops xxxxxx is over” and it won’t set the recording. It only happens on local channels. Any ideas?

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Issues with Apps on gemini air

New user with the gemini air and having issues with a few apps looking to see if this is something others have seen..... vudu/fandango - mot allowing UHD streaming. Option is not even there netflix - not allowing UHD or atmos sound i have tried resetting the device and reinstalling the apps but it j

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