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ESPN/ESPN2 4K announcement and DirecTV question
ESPN/ESPN2 just announced a rollout of 4k across their broadcast channels. Will these appear on the DirecTV dedicated 4k channels going forward? https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-tv-disney-more-are-getting-espn-in-4k-hdr-this-week/
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ACC Network displayed channel not authorized screen today
I went down to a regular sports bar hangout intent on watching today’s Virginia Tech football season opener against Virginia Military Institute on the ACC Network (channel 612) on their DirectTV feed. This channel has reliably worked in the past few years without a problem. However today, when the b
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Jeopardy series not recording
I have tried several times to setup a Jeopardy series recording and the episodes are not recording consistently. Right Jeopardy is in reruns for tournaments, but I'd still like to record them so I can catch-up. I have tried Google, Reddit and these forums but nothing seems to fix the problem. I know
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BLUETOOTH FREEZES SATELLITE FEED
Recently when I connected any of my bluetooth headphones to my Gemini box, the satellite feed froze, and if I change the channel, all I get is a black screen with the channel information header. The apps work fine. Tech support sent me a replacement box and said that the updated firmware would solve
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Tuner Activity cannot access live tv
I cannot access live tv - I keep getting an error that says "Your live tv tuner was taken by master at 5:21p Sun 5/18. To time to 360 FNCHD select an option below. Press exit to return to to 9981 "DTV 9981 is a random movie called Novocain that says it's recording. I cannot stop the recording or ece
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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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The Ultimate Satellite Roadmap: 2011 Glossy UI, Red Button Apps, and 5K Resolution Support.
We are actively rallying subscribers online to push corporate to upgrade our hardware experience. Satellite receivers shouldn't run sluggish, cloud-based streaming layouts. We need a return to dedicated, high-performance programming optimized directly for local hardware like the Genie Main Servers (
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Why is DirecTV changing the way we access our recorded programs
Why is it necessary to change the way we have always accessed our recorded programs? I've read the reasons why you say you changed it, but this isn't helping at all. It has only made it more complicated. 1) We are no longer able to watch our favorite game show that we record every day. It says we ha
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Bringing Back the Satellite Identity – A Message to TPG Inc. and DirecTV Leadership
As dedicated, long-time subscribers, we are calling on DirecTV's new leadership to honor the platform's roots. We want to see a return of the iconic 2011 "Cyclone" logo—a true symbol of premium satellite technology—and a renewed investment in the physical satellite infrastructure. Features like the
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English Premier League (soccer) games in 4K?
First season with a 4k-capable setup (tv and Genie Mini 4k). I also have the DirecTV app on a 4k-capable fire stick. Will there be a difference between the two options (direct from satellite versus thru the Fire stick) in terms of 4k broadcasts?
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