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The DirecTV Genie is the large, main box, and the hub of your home's DVR network. On top of it is the smaller mini client, which you hook up to your second or third televisions.
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Kylie Kosko
ExplainerHow much is the genie from directv?
You could buy the hardware at full retail price ($299 for the Genie, $99 per Mini) if you don't want a longer-term plan. The Genie unit (HR34) is physically nondescript, but it's an upgrade over past DirecTV DVRs, with its blue lighting and softer touch buttons.
Ipar Olaia
ExplainerHow do I hook up my directv Genie?
Steps to connect the DIRECTV Genie HD DVR to the TV.
- Connect the DIRECTV Genie™ HD DVR to the main TV. Power on the TV using the TV remote control. Connect the HDMI cable to the Genie HD DVR and the main TV. Set the TV to the input being used .
- Connect the DIRECTV Genie HD DVR to other TVs. ( Optional) If you are using a DIRECTV® Ready TV. NOTES:
Amaranto Stolper
ExplainerDoes the directv Genie need Internet?
Genie doesn't need internet access unless you wish to use Cinema Plus on demand feature. It will react the same and work just fine. Can have addl 3 DVRs on the same system, no problem. If all are HD-DVRs, they will be able to access the playlist of the Genie and each other, and vice versa.
Anila Grushinsky
ExplainerDoes directv charge for each TV?
Unlike most cable providers, DIRECTV doesn't charge you extra for a DVR. You get the Genie DVR lease and service fee included in your DIRECTV package—no hidden costs here. Think how refreshing it will be to watch all that recorded TV you didn't have to pay extra for.
Ghulam Nirav
ExplainerWhat is a genie with Direct TV?
Functions and features of the Genie HD DVR
Our customers' favorite Genie features include: Watch live or recorded shows at the same time on up to four TVs. You can start watching a program in one room and finish in another room. A terabyte of recording space provides plenty of room for all your recorded shows.
Earlene Kochli
ExplainerWill directv upgrade my receiver for free?
“Will DIRECTV upgrade my receiver for free?” Signal Connect answers this question and shares more details about DIRECTV upgrades for existing customers. A DIRECTV equipment upgrade for free is what many viewers want. Maybe they're using an older DVR and hope to get a DIRECTV upgrade to Genie for free.
Ivan Hildt
ExplainerDoes directv Genie cost extra?
We like that DIRECTV includes installation (and equipment fees) for your first Genie DVR. However, if you want another receiver, it'll cost you. For each additional receiver, you'll pay a one-time $99 installation fee, as well as an extra $7 per month per receiver.
Dayra Lepekhin
ExplainerHow do you record on Direct TV Genie?
Program your Genie or HD DVR from your smartphone or tablet
- If you haven't already done so, install the free DIRECTV app from iTunes or Google Play.
- Open the DIRECTV app on your mobile device.
- Tap Browse for TV.
- Tap Record to TV.
- Select the DVR you want to record to and tap Record.
Kimber Cusine
ExplainerDo I have to upgrade my directv receiver?
Re: Equipment upgrade required by DirecTV
It is a free upgrade to hd receivers since standard definition programming is going dark in April 2019, you don't need an hd-dvr just a hd receiver which the hd service ($10.00 per month) will be credited.
Rongsheng Garzas
ExplainerDoes directv have Bluetooth?
The parts you'll need
It's a little bit… kludgy… but it does work. The first thing is that you use the audio outputs from your DIRECTV receiver. This cute little device sends audio over Bluetooth, so you can use any Bluetooth headphones.
Edey Welcher
ExplainerCan I buy a directv receiver on my own?
Yes, you can buy a new receiver and buy a new card for it (something like $20). Beware of buying receivers on ebay and anywhere. Most people lease receivers and don't have the rights to sell them. DIRECTV will not activate a card for a leased box that is not with the original customer.
Liguo Ferneschild
ExplainerAre the directv Genie wireless?
DIRECTV has given customers the power to enjoy the whole-home HD DVR experience without the clutter of wires and boxes getting in the way, thanks to the Wireless Genie Mini (WGM). DIRECTV introduced the new device nationwide in April 2014, making it available to customers in all U.S. markets.
Eduardas Sanz
ExplainerHow do you hook up directv to an old TV?
Connect with a coaxial cable
- Plug one end of the coaxial cable into the port on the back of your receiver.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the port on your TV.
- Turn on your TV and receiver.
- Set your TV channel to 3 or 4 with your TV remote (not your DIRECTV remote).
Hongjun Verstin
ExplainerWhy won't my directv connect?
If your receiver doesn't turn on, there might be a problem with the receiver's power supply. Unplug the end of the power cord from the back of your receiver and plug it back in. Make sure it's securely connected. Unplug the other end of your receiver's power cord from the electrical outlet and plug it back in.
Malainine Konemann
ExplainerHow do you connect DirecTV to Internet?
Connect the Genie HD DVR using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Press MENU on your remote.
- Select Settings & Help > Settings > Network Setup > Connect Now.
- After the system checks the connection status, select Set Up Wireless.
- Select Push Button Setup.
- Push the WPS button (the one with the logo) on your router.
Laila Samit
ExplainerCan you move DirecTV genie to another room?
Yes, absolutely. Most DIRECTV installations today use the SWM system which lets you move your equipment easily. Not every splitter will work so always get the DIRECTV-approved ones. You can replace a smaller splitter with a larger one, or run one line from a splitter into another splitter.
Charley Grushevoi
ExplainerHow many TVs can you watch with DirecTV Genie?
There are several options from standard receivers to different types of HD receivers. DIRECTV Genie HD DVR – DIRECTV's most advanced HD DVR system. It allows you to connect as many as 8 TVs wireless to a single HD DVR. You can also record up to 5 HD shows at once2 and watch live programming on up to 4 TVs.
Abulai Catarino
ExplainerHow do I connect my Smart TV to DirecTV?
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the DirecTV receiver. Connect the other end to one of the HDMI inputs on the Samsung television. Turn on your television. Use your television's remote control to change the input to match the connector you chose.
Marcie Mehrtens
ExplainerWhat does DirecTV ready mean?
A DIRECTV Ready TV lets you enjoy DIRECTV service without a receiver. It is an extra TV in a Genie HD DVR setup. DIRECTV 4K Ready TV also has the same technology so you can enjoy DIRECTV 4K On Demand programs. Check which models are DIRECTV Ready TVs by reviewing the list below.
Shalini Grunke
ExplainerHow do you hook up HDMI to DirecTV?
How to Connect an HDMI to DirecTV
- Connect the DirecTV receiver to a satellite dish using an RG-6 coaxial cable.
- Insert one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI jack on the back of your TV.
- Connect the other end of the HDMI cable into the jack on the back of the DirecTV receiver.
Shanti Henssler
ExplainerCan I watch directv without Internet?
Without fast Internet, using a streaming TV service is not an option. DIRECTV's signal doesn't require an Internet connection. You have an AT&T cellular network account: Because AT&T now owns DIRECTV, you can receive a few cost breaks on your DIRECTV service if you're already an AT&T customer.
Guerau Mort
ExplainerAre all directv Genie mini wireless?
DIRECTV customers interested in a Wireless Genie Mini (WGM) will need to have both a DIRECTV Genie—the entertainment hub of the home— and a Wireless Video Bridge (WVB) professionally installed, which gives them the flexibility to add additional TVs in any room.
Oghogho Chila
ExplainerHow does the directv Genie mini work?
The Wireless Genie Mini connects TVs to a Genie HD DVR.
How the Wireless Genie Mini improves the TV experience
How the Wireless Genie Mini improves the TV experience
- Watch live or recorded programs in four rooms at once.
- Start watching a movie in one room and finish watching in another.
- Comes with a remote so you can record, pause, play, and rewind live TV in any room.
Kyrylo Zallo
ExplainerDoes directv Genie use WiFi?
In addition to the DirecTV Genie HD-DVR, customers who want to take advantage of the WGM will also need DirecTV to install a Wireless Video Bridge. AT&T U-verse also offers a wireless IPTV receiver that streams HD video over a secure WiFi connection.
Davi Ludewigsen
ExplainerDoes directv have Netflix?
Actually, you don't get Netflix "ON" DirecTV. You subscribe to Netflix (about $9.00 per month, more or less) and you purchase a device to stream Netflix through. Once you have the ROKU or APPLETV device connected, you can stream SEVERAL "channels" and Netflix is one it you subscribe.
Aizpea Calvo Manzano
ExplainerDo you need WiFi for directv on demand?
In order to watch DIRECTV On Demand, you must have an HD DVR in your home. You also need to have a wireless router and broadband Internet in your home. After your HD DVR is connected to the Internet, it is easy to access On Demand programming.
Evdochia Sachtlebe
ExplainerWhat does the Genie 2 do?
Genie 2 DVR features & error fixes
DIRECTV's Genie 2 offers a sophisticated integration and enhanced customer experience. The Genie 2 does not need a connection or output to a TV. It services Genie clients like Genie Mini and Wireless Genie Mini receivers.
Lissette Kohrt
ExplainerHow do I reset my directv Genie?
Resetting your DIRECTV Genie and Genie Mini restores local channels. Unplug your receiver's power cord from the electrical outlet, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in. Press the Power button on the front panel of your receiver. Wait for your receiver to reboot.
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