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Business app receiver groups
I'm using the Directv for Business app. It recognizes the receivers on the same subnet but there are also a couple with red indciators. I have grouped several receivers into their own "Receiver Group" but it doesn't appear that this function does anything useful. I'd like to limit the Homescreen to
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April 2026 update terrible - need ability to record Other Ways to Watch episodes
New interface is terrible for anyone who manages their Upcoming Recordings. Ways to Watch feature does NOT allow you to record.... Instead you now have to search, hunt, and peck your way through the guide to do each separately. Please fix and bring back the ability to record different/later airings
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New format
I've been a customer 20+ years and your new menu format is so bad it's the straw to break my back as a customer. Return the old format or so long.
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New info pages are rolling out for DIRECTV satellite customers
DIRECTV satellite customers will start seeing an upgraded browsing experience that makes finding what to watch a whole lot easier. We’re introducing a new, structured Series Info Page, along with updated templates for Episodes and Movies, designed to bring everything together in a cleaner, more orga
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How to view "Messages"
My posting is showing that I've received 7 messages since I posted it. I'll be go to heck, how can I get to them? Apologies if my ask here has been posted on the incorrect category. Asking the moderator to move it to when it belongs if necessary.
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4K Channels could not be authorized for this location
I have a new installation, Genie2 HS17 + C71KW, when I try to tune any 4K channel (106,107…) a pop up message says “The program you selected could not be authorized for this location “. I have refreshed receiver, called customer care several times, a technician replaced boxes and lnb, I tried a reve
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Set something to record and it didn’t!
A few days ago in the DirecTV app for iPhone, I searched for the music awards on CBS3 Philadelphia. I selected it to record and the screen confirmed it was set to record on living room dvr. fast forward to tonight we are in the bedroom and use the DirecTV app on Apple TV. Only thing on there is coun
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Please bring back the old List
The new Direct Tv Menu (Edited per community guidelines)! I can’t find programs that I have recorded. I can no longer watch the 10 Law and Order shows that it shows I have recorded. When I click on it it just takes me back to the menu again. Why can’t companies leave things alone. The old way was so
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MLB extra innings always cuts off the post game show, WHY!!!
MLB extra innings always cuts off the post game show, this is so frustrating!!!! Plus there have been several games that cut off before the game actually ends. I’ve called several times to DirecTV with no avail, lame excuses
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