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New Directv menu functionality is a disaster
The recent update to Satellite Directv Service that changed the user access and menu functionality is terrible. The effort, it appears, seems to be trying to make Directv user menu access look and function like an online streaming service. The effort has failed. Not only is it not streaming when tie
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Newsmax is streaming only
We used to be able to record Newsmax shows but the satellite feed is either not available or goes out quickly and changes to streaming mode, which is constantly interrupted. We cannot record shows in streaming mode. Is this a DirectTV issue? Not sure why this has changed. How can I start recording a
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Please give us the option to edit this terrible new menu or get rid of it!
The new menu format is AWFUL. Why are we now forced to have garbage in our home menu that some will never, ever use? WE will NEVER watch Sports Central, but have to see it in high and prominent in the menu now. We NEVER rent movies on DirecTV, but now it's slammed into the home menu, and so on. Plea
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Great American Family channel
Where can I find this channel on my TV. It jumps that channel only! HELP! San Antonio Tx 78258
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DTV Stream not showing correct local channels
We are DTV satellite customers that use the DTV app via a Firestick on a secondary TV. Our sattelite receiver and iPad reflect the correct local channels (Sacramento), but the app on the Firestick has recently switched to Reno. It was working fine on Sacramento for many months, nothing was changed a
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Local stations on DirecTV app while traveling
Scenario: No internet service at home. DirecTV Satellite service at home. When traveling to a different region and watching the DirecTV app, are the local stations a) local to home or b) local to where I am? I have called DirecTV 8 times with this question and the answers are split 50/50. Additional
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Unable to remove OTA channels 4-1, 5-1, 7-1, etc.
Hello - I posted back in April 2025 but am still having issues with a guide on one (out of 4) tv's still showing all over the air channels. I had to use the LCC antenna back when Tegna and Directv were not in agreement on contract to install local channels. This was with older HR24 hardware. I now h
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ESPN Unlimited
Is there a reason (well, I know there is but I am not sure I understand it) that DIRECTV satellite customers will not get the ESPN Unlimited but DIRECTV Stream customers will?
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🌧️ Satellite customers, stay safe during inclement weather!
Here are 3 steps to keep you informed: 1) Have a safety plan in place. 2) Switch over to SignalSaver during the incident. 3) Download the DIRECTV app to watch weather and news. More info here.
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