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Watching on Satellite
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Directv on LG TV
My housesitter is cyberphobic, so I need to only play Directv from my set-top box whenever she's here. When I set it up this way, it works fine until I choose to play a program that has been recorded on the Directv DVR. When I select which recording to play, the HDMI input changes and I get a "no si
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Voice commands
I would like to use my Google hub to voice control my DIRECTV Gemini. This would make fast forwarding totally hands-free. What do I say to the Google hub to make that happen? I was using it a couple weeks ago but it has since stopped working.
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When satellite switches to streaming it buffers too much.
Only Fox channel seems to switch to streaming and the others are ok and don't stream. How can I stop this buffering which is annoying which happens a lot when watching Fox. My internet speed is 50 megs/sec. The other channels come in fine while on satellite signal. Is there a way to adjust the strea
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AccuWeather DVR App
AccuWeather DVR app is not loading. when you select it from the list it just hangs up. All other apps are working, I have re-booted my receiver it still does not work.
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Gemini issues
Every day for the past week or so my Gemini device will not connect when starting up in the morning. I've gotten code 620 and 622, it says it's having trouble connecting to the main receiver. After a reboot of the main receiver, it connects. Is there a fix for this? It also drops the wifi connection
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Satellite DIRECTV Operational Details
I just started using DIRECTV Satellite TV service, and need a single source (such as a User Guide) describing ALL operational details. The DTV installer did not leave with me such a printed booklet guide, and could not tell me where to find one by way of an internet search. Please advise me where su
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Purchased Movie
I purchased a movie some time ago and have watched it several times. I was going to watch it today but the movie magically disappeared from my Purchase List. Any ideas how this happens?? James
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Multiple TV’ s streaming on Roku get into video loop
Came to Direct TV stream leaving Dish Network after 27 years. Been great until last few days. Quite often while watching the video will get into a short loop while the audio continues. The only way to get out of loop is to fast forward only to have it reoccur at random times. No particular channel,
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Optical cable hookup with Bose Ext Speaker
I am trying to get my Bose sound bar to work and have been in trouble. Where does the optical cable go, TV to speaker or TV to DirecTV control box, or control box to speaker?
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Missing Purchased Movie(s)
I purchased a movie some time ago and have watched it several times. I was going to watch it today but the movie magically disappeared from my Purchase List. Any ideas how this happens?? James
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