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I can certainly run cables easily now. I was thinking that I could avoid doing so in certain rooms if the wireless boxes were robust, but it sounds like wired is preferable. Thank you.

Thanks for the information. Can you help me understand the wireless genie boxes? Is the picture bad? Slow to respond, etc? My current Directv boxes (which admittedly are probably six years old) can take 30 seconds to respond to a keystroke (changing channel, forwarding, etc.). I've been...

Hi All, Hoping you can provide some guidance as I know you're all experts. As background I am a long time Directv customer in Michigan. I am in process of building a house and had been thinking of Comcast so that I don't have a dish on the roof. My builder thought that there would be a good...

It's not my current house I'm concerned about, it's the new custom home. As I said earlier, the dish would have to be on the front of my house given trees, which is not going to look good.

I certainly don't want to switch, so I get the Kleenex comment. I was looking at Directv Now, though I don't know all of the channels yet, and I didn't see anything about a DVR (which I use regularly). Just a three day window to watch past shows. I did see mention of a free apple tv to new...

Hi guys I've been a 15 year DIRECTV subscriber but I need your expert advice. The Mrs and I are building a high end custom home and she doesn't want an unsightly dish on the roof. In fact, the only view to the southern skies through the trees would require placement on the front of the home...

Well I guess I'm out of luck. I don't have an HR44, just a lowly HR34. Sucks.

It worked! Using the automated phone system, no less. They need to reprogram their website to eliminate the requirement to upgrade the base programming package. I would bet most people just decide not to add the premium channel. Ridiculous. Anyway, thanks everyone.

Thanks both for your replies. I will give that a shot.

I just tried to order HBO online but was told on the website that my package (Choice Xtra Classic) is "not compatible" with ordering HBO. I'm guess that this is complete BS. They're just trying to force me into a more costly package. I don't want to drop my grandfathered package. Is there...

My Genie is Suddenly Reporting Internet Connection Too Slow for VOD; all other features work fine. - Whole house connection - Other HD Recorder upstairs works fine with VOD (not too slow message). - Checked all connections - Internet network test reports all is good - Called Techs and...

I read that you don't need the mini client (C31) if you have a certain Samsung TV. What should I be looking for (i.e. what's it called)? Thanks again.

So I've been dreading calling DirecTv and have thus far avoided it. Was talking to the Mrs. when directv called her at home. She said they've been calling over and over. I screamed, "pick up and demand a genie!" She took the call, then called me back. We get a free genie and free install...

I have an HD-DVR (HR24-500) where I'd like the Genie to go and an owned standard (but now broken) R10 (where the existing HR24 would go to support a new HDTV). Not sure if that's a "swm setup." Each box is controlled individually, and I can say I don't presently have the "whole house"...

Not sure what all the "move" talk is about, but I'm hoping you all can assist with this question: Is it possible to get a free or discounted Genie in place of my HD-DVR I have now? I've been a customer for years and am presently out of contract. Certainly willing to re-up as necessary. May...