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    Alexa support: Been away for a while- are we there yet?

    I think it may be a factor of how you watch direct - me, for instance seldom watch anything live, so i could walk in say "alexa do my stuff", tv comes on, receiver comes on, lights go down, direct load "n w playing", and maybe fine control here, I say play Shades of Blue - It is failrly simple...
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    Alexa support: Been away for a while- are we there yet?

    I really wouldn't want to argue the point - voice control has some use to me ( I'm an early echo adopter) but fine control is not its forte... I use it with my audio system, Plex on a NAS, for quick control. I would like to see if it added anything to the experience (note: they say with a remote...
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    Alexa support: Been away for a while- are we there yet?

    The last time I checked quite a bit od programming was required to marry alexa and direct - was hoping that a skill was now available to load out of the box (?)
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    Directv tivo THR22 dish requirements

    Have genie, 2 minis, have 2 tivos - 4 family members - had vote 3 tivo, 1 genie.
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    Switching to a Tivo HD from SD: dish needed?

    I realize that this is a requirement here to question why anyone would want a Tivo, so I'll do the dance.. I have a genie ( with2 pups), 1 Tivo HD already, SWM connected. The Tivi will be on a seperate dish (for reasons having nothing to do with connections, networking, etc.) My wife hates the...
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    Switching to a Tivo HD from SD: dish needed?

    yes (well no, but I need this one on its own dish).
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    Switching to a Tivo HD from SD: dish needed?

    I am putting in a Tivo HD . The old unit, of course, had the old 18" round dish. What does the Tivo HD need in terms of which dish and cabling?
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    REplacement for SD Tivo

    I have a genie (with 2 minis), a HD tivo, and, on its own dish, a SD Tivo. The latter is developing problems. If I ask direct to replace it what will I get? I do have the what ever you call it fix it plan I pay for each month. Note: the 2 tivos above were a "wife" requirement - she hates the...
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    Error 771 on tivo only

    "My professional advice is remove the tivo from your system..." Don't be shy, say what you really think. I'm sorry, I don't confuse religion with DVR's :-), I use both - each has its (to me) its strengths and weaknesses - I do wish directv had done a full fledged tivo, matching the cable...
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    Error 771 on tivo only

    Now it gets really odd, the tivo shut itself down, rebooted, came back up and everything works. I've been with directv since its initial test run in lower Mississippi and Louisiana and I "ain't seen this before". i will report any further anomalies. I appreciate those who tried to help.
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    Error 771 on tivo only

    I have a genie with 2 babies and a tivo, all on the same dish/switch. This morning I got a 771 error on the tivo only. The genie is operating fine. I checked the cable to the tivo, appears fine all the way to the switch. The tivo itself is responding to commands very slowly but does play. I did...
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    adding a minipackage: loss existing classic package?

    Way back it was said that if you changed your deal with direct you stood to lose the existing old package you might have - I would prefer to keep the package I have, I also have distant networks, I believe I am grandfathered (?), and don't won't to lose them. Anyone have the story on this...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    Let's hope - and while we are hoping let's hope no cut in personnel, etc., and all the "stuff" that has made direct what it is. Large companies increase profits by centralizing personnel across their various branches when they can - done right its fine, done poorly its a consumer's nightmare...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    re: AT&T proposed purchase of Directv - my daughter has ATT cell and constantly compains about their customer service, so i worry about what will happen to Direct's CS if ATT buys. As to channels, yes, mostly, ;-\ I guess my point is I'm suffering from "mission creep", a few channels became...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    I found myself reviewing our media bills - direct, comcast (internet and some tv), netflix, and I guess part of Amazon's prime - We've been with direct since the initial test in LA and MS, adopted the tivo the minute we could get one, have a genie AND a tivo HD currently.. and are spending too...
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