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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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Recording local channels
My issue, used to live in Ohio now live in Virginia. Accuweather shows our old zip code. Have contacted Directv support in the past and have given up trying to correct this. This also creates another issue, we have a dvr in our rv as well, and when we are away and want to set up recording remotely o
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Ethernet Connection Detected message
How do I stop this annoying message? I have good satellite reception and don’t want the unsolicited ethernet connection message followed by “streaming may take a few minutes”
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NBA league pass and New Orleans Pelicans team broadcast
I can't see any of the New Orleans Pelicans broadcast as an option in the Houston area market through my league pass subscription. My only viewing option to watch is through the team they are playing's broadcast. My son's in L.A.'s NBA League Pass on YouTube Tv provides him with both options.
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watch shows recorded on HR20-44
Can I watch shows recorded on HR20-44 DVR without Satellite hooked up? In other words can I take my DVR with me camping and watch the shows we recorded. We will NOT have satelite service or a dish even hooked up. Thanks
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Is it Free to Watch an Old Episode (On Demand) of Little People Big World
Is it Free to Watch an Old Episode (On Demand) of Little People Big World?
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