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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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Complaint regarding billing
I was quoted $128.48 per month until the end of 2026, by a representative, but was billed $169.00. I want to pay that which was quoted to me. It is not my problem if the associate was not trained adequately. I think it is unfair not to stand by the word that was given (which I thought was given in g
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4K movie rentals stop after 5 minutes
I have an HR44-500 with a Gemini 4K box. Today, I tried to rent our first 4K movie since getting the Gemini about six months ago. The movie plays for five minutes, then stops. The screen goes black. I can’t rewind or fast forward. After contacting customer service and not getting resolution, I thoug
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Loss of Series Recording in Gemini Air
After 25 years as a DirecTV satellite subscriber, I switched to Gemini Air when a DTV contractor refused to go on my roof and wanted to install a second dish on the same roof just to replace a cable. For several months now I have been very pleased with the switch. In early August (of 2026) my cloud
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Remote doesn’t control power on/off on Samsung TV
I re-programmed an RC73 Genie remote to pair with my Samsung TV which is connected to a small receiver box. There was only one code available for my model. Everything works except the Genie remote is unable to turn on/off the TV. I get messages “not available” with a yellow triangle with an exclamat
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