Interesting discovery today, I have a "Locals Mix" with my 4 network locals split screen in the streaming app (on Roku at least, haven't checked elsewhere yet). On channel 1 on my receiver, it's just infomercials.

I think I seem to remember that mix channels weren't available at all before on the streaming app, but now numerous are available. Can't find the News Mix though.

Airline Core WDCW (9530)

Airline Core WCBS (9531)

Airline Core WNBC (9532)

Airline Core WABC (9533)

Airline Core WNYW (9534)

I returned some equipment back in 2024. I did not ever get confirmation they were returned.

I'm trying to evaluate my accounts for different things.

How would I find a return history for my account?

Old owners must’ve had 5 dishes on the roof. Had a new roof installed and they removed the old satellite dishes. Now the cables are dangling from the utility line to my driveway. I tied them back to a fence so as to not get in the way for now.

Called Directv and they said their technicians can only install, not remove. And I’m having a hard time finding someone on Yelp to do the work.

Is there a specific type of technician that I should be looking for?

I have the Directv app (not Directv Stream)installed on a couple of my streaming boxes (Onn 4K Plus and Nvidia Shield Pro 2019), and it appears that some channels are missing.

In particular I've noticed that ESPN and FS1 are missing.

Is this happening to everyone else?

Thanks!

If I say "YES Network", why the fuck would you have the default behavior pull up "results" instead of directing me to the channel? And have voice playback that you can't turn off?

It does it whenever it is connected to power. Doesn’t matter if the TV is on or off. It’s super annoying, so I can’t imagine it’s supposed to do that. I wouldn’t mind if it wasn’t so prominent. I can hear it above the TV volume! Hopefully it got picked up in the video.

Just logged into the app, but no 4K channels?

We logged in to our DirecTV (not the stream version) on a beach house rental TV thinking I could just remove the device later like I can with Netflix, but I can’t seem to be able to find that option anywhere. Is it possible or did we just give all the future renters free tv?

I googled and it said I could change the password and it will eventually log it out, hoping there’s an easier way that I don’t know about!

I know he's off on vacay and has guest hosts sitting in, namely Ike Barinholtz this week.

I noticed it didn't record last night, and all this week the time slot shows "Paid Programming" during the time slot. I can see from the JKL YouTube channel they are filming shows...

Anyone else seeing this?

Is this some action on the part of Hearst? Or something else? Last fall they showed admirable restraint against the unprecedented heavy handed (politically motivated) moves by the FCC. It's odd I can't find any press related to Hearst or anyone else making a programming move like this.

I finally cancelled Directv because of the price $167 a month. Got a vSeeBox and love it. My question is my service will end at end of the month and I have some shows I recorded. Can I use a cature card box to transfer Directv recorded shows to my laptop using OBS software and a capture card?

None of the tutorials I’ve followed are working, so I’m wondering if there’s something about this specific model that makes it so I can’t turn the TV on/off or change volume with the Genie remote.
Edit: solved, see comments

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I thought the separation between AT&T and DirecTV was final. I still am paying AT&T for my DirecTV bill. Both my AT&T login and DirecTV login both work for streaming DirecTV on the app. When will I switch my DirecTV payments to DirecTV instead of AT&T? Is anyone else still paying AT&T instead of DirecTV? I currently have no other AT&T services.

I am getting 404 errors on the DirecTV site any time I try to log in, I can get to the homepage fine, but anything after that seem to be down. Anyone else having this problem?

Edit: I finally managed to get in by jumping through some hoops... That was certainly a mess.

I'm currently getting a $40 a month loyalty discount for the entertainment package. I've got good internet now, but since I'm a long-time customer, I'm currently getting as add-ons History,A&E,TCM,Tru TV,NFL Network, CBS Sports Network,HBO Max basic with adds, and ESPN unlimited. If I would leave for DirecTV Stream, i would lose some of those channels. How much of a loyalty discount are you getting?

Is there anyway to get 4k activated on a Sattelite account without a gemeni or 4k box? I have an hr54. I just want to be able to consistently see the 4k broadcssts using the streaming app.

In the past occasionally the channels wouid show up. I was able to watch a couple world cup soccer matches on the app. Even record them to my dvr.

But most of the time the channels are disabled.

I know it's technically possible to stream them without an additional piece of hardware.

Nbc in my area is back now, didnt look forward to football season without nbc foootball, also i noticed nbc has some pretty good nature shows. I just came from another streamer who was cut off nbc in oct, they finally got a few back but not enough

What a damn shame. More disappointment to come once CFB season starts again it seems and we won’t get everything available in 4K

I would like to find a true guide for dtv, meaning a guide without all the garbage channels. A guide to what you pay for and let the freeloaders fend for themselves.

Price keeps going up!

We are using a purchased Gemini in the main room and there is no service fee. Currently using a Fire Stick in the second room but a family member hates it and wants to purchase another Gemini outright. If we do this, am I correct there is a service charge for $10/month even if the equipment isn't leased?

I am unable to record “AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER” on my local public TV station. Customer service says it’s because of “copyright issues.” Anyone else having this problem?

UPDATE 2: All the genies are working except for one. Tech was supposed to come last saturday but they pushed it out over 3 weeks. Doesn't seem normal and of course they wont offer any sort of discount. I do pay for the insurance so any tech support or replacement boxes are "free" sort of of speak but geez. Waiting a month seems ridiculous.

UPDATE: I figured it out. So I have the main box snd 3 genie minis. I also have a older HD box in my garage (now converted to 2nd living room). I unplugged that one and redid the setup process and everything works. That box is the interference. Once I get home from work I will plug it back in and see if its all good or if it kills everything again.

They said there is currently a worldwide outage for most people with whole home setup. This includes the main genie and genie mini(s). Last night their systems sent an alert to all clients with this setup that they do not have access to whole home and requested you remove all locations. I noticed it in the middle of the night and thought I clicked something. They said to expect an email demanding you send back all hardware but to disregard it. We tried hours of reboots and pins to add them but their main servers are locking us out. Just an FYI if your here to see whats going on. Shit happens and im not mad about. We will wait to hear about a fix, watch some Netflix or peacock in the meantime.

I’m a satellite customer and have just added Starz at a discount thru the DTV website. I got the standard “we’re processing your order email,” but so far those channels aren’t showing up on my receiver or on my account on the website. I’ve refreshed and rebooted, but nothing has changed.

I can’t call customer service, because they’re not open for a few more hours.

How long does it take for these new channels to show up?

Thanks.