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    How to tell if my system is using satellite or streaming from Internet?

    Another question related to this subject... If (actually, I do) I stream with smart tv apps and external devices why should I keep Hopper connected to my modem? The guide is downloaded with satellite and I don't use dish anywhere app when I travel to upload shows (saved in Hopper) to view them...
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    How to tell if my system is using satellite or streaming from Internet?

    Signal Protector Hipkat, what does that mean? After reboot I haven't seen 'no sat signal' again. For the record, when we turn the tv on, MSNBC comes on. I have ota. We hardly use those and their subs though. I will remember using 'info' button in the future.
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    How to tell if my system is using satellite or streaming from Internet?

    After rebooting Hopper under Settings (Is it the same as unplugging the cord for 10 seconds?) I haven't seen that 'no sat signal'. When that happens I will disable the wifi connection. there are two floors between Hopper and my T-mo gateway. So, no Ethernet cable for me.
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    How to tell if my system is using satellite or streaming from Internet?

    My Hopper3 and 3 Joey2s are connected to my modem via WiFi. I do my streaming with smart tv apps and variety of devices (Roku,Cube and ONN). Lately, I have noticed some peculiarity that I cannot explain. I turn the tv on. Then, Joey 2. (The big tv uses Joey2.) At the top right corner, I see...
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    Hopper3 record

    How about this scenario Brad? few hours before a show you're interested in starts. you open guide, select 'record'. then, click 'edit'. change it to Auto tune. But, you realize your significant other may want to watch the same thing. She is out, shopping. then, your only option is record live...
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    Hopper3 record

    This question came up before. In the old days, there was 'auto tune' option when you selected a show in Guide that hasn't started yet. Some software engineer at Dish must have felt it was not necessary and changed it! Bad idea. it was very convenient. Now, I use 'Alexa' to remind me! Yes, you...
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    Using Dish Dual-OTA on PC

    What is your purpose Gary? Watch live local networks? Record? You can consider a USB tuner where one end is connected to antenna cable and the other end is connected to PC USB port. Read this article. It is over 3 years old. But, gives you some ideas...
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    The offer that ain't

    I would be shocked if that email came from Dish. If it did, it would be very embarrassing that they had wrong information about your subscription. If I were you, I would call customer service to see what the heck is going on. If it is not legit, they may ask you to forward that email for...
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    From DISH - SuperBowl 4K Info

    Can you tell us more Scott? You think it should be available to all, sort of Dish is saying 'thanks for being a Dish customer'. My thinking is those with inexpensive packages can forget about it. Hope I am wrong.
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    How to get out of parental control code screen?

    If I turn 'the parental control' feature off and accidentally change to channel to one of the fee based shows it does not start, Right? I am required to decline it to avoid the hassle of calling Dish and claim I made a mistake? No small kids at home or a tv in the guest bedroom. So, we are...
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    How to get out of parental control code screen?

    Good morning from a grateful central KY resident who hasn't lost his power! I am hoping there is an easy way to deal with this if you can't remember the code. This morning, after watching local news the wifey wanted to change the channel on TV with joey2. Instead of pressing 209, she pressed...
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    Is this feature no longer available?

    This should have been under Dish folder. Waay too early in the dark hours of Tuesday morning!
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    Is this feature no longer available?

    In the past, you could select a show within the Guide (that would begin on the same day) and continue watching any channel. Then, Hopper would switch to selected channel. It was very convenient. For instance, I was watching a show. It was around 1:20 pm last Sunday. I opened guide. There was a...
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    Can someone help me with activating?

    If you are unable to reach the seller and have him/her deactivate the device, get in touch with eBay and they should be able to reimburse you (assuming they still provide some sort of protection for limited time). I always had good luck with them when I had issues with a seller.
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    Remote control with Bose solo

    Does Bose turn itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity? If 'yes'. I say let it be. I am on the same boat with an ancient (12 years?) Vizio soundbar (with 2 Bluetooth rear speakers) that I purchased with 75 inch Vizio tv. I replaced the tv with a Samsung tv but kept the soundbar. With dish...