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What is the windshield wiper looking symbol beside the time on the guide screen?
I've read this symbol means it's not connected to the internet. This is not the case. I'm connect to our wifi and full signal but still have the windshield looking icon. Any idea what this really is? TIA
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Free preview of MGM+
Free Preview Begins: October 12, 2023 (Thursday) Free Preview Ends: October 15, 2023 (Sunday) There will be a free preview of MGM+ on DirecTV from October 12th through the 15th.
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Viewing DTV through ROKU streaming
I access DTV through my ROKU streaming device to watch the channels in my DTV provider package. I use the ROKU remote for navigation, my DTV remote is not paired and I would prefer NOT to try that process. When I have shows recorded in THE LIBRARY of the DTV and have viewed them, I am unable to find
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Online channel guide / remote recording (Satellite)
What happened to the online channel guide and remote recording function for Satellite/DVR? I use to go to directv.com/guide, log in, and find my current program guide. I could tap any upcoming program and be prompted to record it. Now it redirects to the streaming guide, which isn't what I want, and
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CBS App Mysteriously Removed From On Demand
Hello - I've always had access to CBS via the app on On Demand. Today, when I checked On Demand, the app is gone. Anyone have any idea why? I still have regular CBS but want to watch a program that aired yesterday that I forgot to record. Thanks! Kathy
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DirecTV 4k
I have DirecTV via Satellite and I was on the DirecTV app on Roku and saw channel 106 which is a 4K channel. Is anyone else a satellite subscriber and now seeing 4k channels on the DirecTV app?
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Buffering issues watching live sports
Watching Sunday Night Football on NBC has become unbearable with buffering/stuttering video (audio is fine). Never any issues on commercials. Any suggestions?
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How do I permanently get rid of the ads while on pause?
How do I permanently get rid of the ads while on pause? I see a similar chain, but it was closed in 2020. I'm hoping this has been resolved by now.
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Complaints
It’s ridiculous. I wish I would’ve read these forums before switching to DIRECT TV. You cannot sort your recordings alphabetically and by episode. Even DISH NETWORK provided that along with the other convenient amenities. The only reason I switched was because we can no longer get the local channels
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