Directv Gemini Receiver - C71KWX Question

[mitchellga]

I am currently a Directv Stream customer.using the Directv Gemini Box when it was branded AT&T. When I go into my account to add more devices, although it shows the AT&T box as my equipment, it is just allowing me the option to add the Gemini Air. Does anyone know if I buy the C71KWX from another source such as Solid Signal if it will work either hardwired to the Internet or wirelessly? Thanks!

 

[Tom Speer]

I am a satellite customer, so I don't have the experience to answer your question. However, I just wanted to comment that I have heard that the Gemini Air has a more powerful processor than the original C71KW.

 

[mitchellga]

I am a satellite customer, so I don't have the experience to answer your question. However, I just wanted to comment that I have heard that the Gemini Air has a more powerful processor than the original C71KW.

Yes, I heard that too but I wonder how much of a difference it makes.

 

[b4pjoe]

I am currently a Directv Stream customer.using the Directv Gemini Box when it was branded AT&T. When I go into my account to add more devices, although it shows the AT&T box as my equipment, it is just allowing me the option to add the Gemini Air. Does anyone know if I buy the C71KWX from another source such as Solid Signal if it will work either hardwired to the Internet or wirelessly? Thanks!

I believe your account only lists devices you got from AT&T/DIRECTV. You can add as many more devices as you please and you don't need to add them into your account. Just login with your username and password and follow the setup instructions. There are no extra charges for 3rd party devices including the Gemini Air.

 

[mitchellga]

I believe your account only lists devices you got from AT&T/DIRECTV. You can add as many more devices as you please and you don't need to add them into your account. Just login with your username and password and follow the setup instructions. There are no extra charges for 3rd party devices including the Gemini Air.

Yes, You're right about what my account lists. My concern is whether the Gemini box will work vs the Gemini Air.

 

[b4pjoe]

Yes, You're right about what my account lists. My concern is whether the Gemini box will work vs the Gemini Air.

Yes they both work with the streaming service.

 

[mitchellga]

Yes they both work with the streaming service.

Thanks!

 

[Tom Speer]

Yes, You're right about what my account lists. My concern is whether the Gemini box will work vs the Gemini Air.

If you acquire a C71KW-400 that has been configured for use as a Satellite client, you need to reset it to factory settings by holding the red button down for at least 20 seconds.

 

[mitchellga]

Yes they both work with the streaming service.

Yes they both work with the streaming service.

So will this work even though it says satellite dish required. It's sold by Solid Signal

DIRECTV Gemini Satellite TV Receiver

Satellite Dish not includedFor RESIDENTIAL DIRECTV Accounts OnlyThe Gemini receiver delivers an enhanced watching experience and a voice activated remote control powered by Google Assistant.Finding and watching your favorite content has never been easier. The new Gemini device allows you to...

www.solidsignal.com

 

[mitchellga]

If you acquire a C71KW-400 that has been configured for use as a Satellite client, you need to reset it to factory settings by holding the red button down for at least 20 seconds.

So will this work even though it says satellite dish required. It's sold by Solid Signal

DIRECTV Gemini Satellite TV Receiver

Satellite Dish not includedFor RESIDENTIAL DIRECTV Accounts OnlyThe Gemini receiver delivers an enhanced watching experience and a voice activated remote control powered by Google Assistant.Finding and watching your favorite content has never been easier. The new Gemini device allows you to...

www.solidsignal.com

 

[b4pjoe]

So will this work even though it says satellite dish required. It's sold by Solid Signal

DIRECTV Gemini Satellite TV Receiver

Satellite Dish not includedFor RESIDENTIAL DIRECTV Accounts OnlyThe Gemini receiver delivers an enhanced watching experience and a voice activated remote control powered by Google Assistant.Finding and watching your favorite content has never been easier. The new Gemini device allows you to...

www.solidsignal.com

I am not sure if you get a satellite Gemini if a factory reset will return it to streaming status. You can get the streaming boxes cheaper from either Walmart or eBay. Just make sure the eBay seller has a good return policy just in case. This seller on eBay has a good reputation.

AT&T DirecTV Android TV Wireless 4K OTT Client player C71KW-400 | eBay

Point the remote at your DIRECTV device. If you not use cable network, will be jump to wifi network choice. You still need pair remote first then can set wifi.

www.ebay.com

Price is $41.99 for a Gemini device at that site.

 

[mitchellga]

I am not sure if you get a satellite Gemini if a factory reset will return it to streaming status. You can get the streaming boxes cheaper from either Walmart or eBay. Just make sure the eBay seller has a good return policy just in case. This seller on eBay has a good reputation.

AT&T DirecTV Android TV Wireless 4K OTT Client player C71KW-400 | eBay

Point the remote at your DIRECTV device. If you not use cable network, will be jump to wifi network choice. You still need pair remote first then can set wifi.

www.ebay.com

Price is $41.99 for a Gemini device at that site.

Thank you!

 

[mitchellga]

If you acquire a C71KW-400 that has been configured for use as a Satellite client, you need to reset it to factory settings by holding the red button down for at least 20 seconds.

So will this work even though it says satellite dish required. It's sold by Solid Signal

DIRECTV Gemini Satellite TV Receiver

Satellite Dish not includedFor RESIDENTIAL DIRECTV Accounts OnlyThe Gemini receiver delivers an enhanced watching experience and a voice activated remote control powered by Google Assistant.Finding and watching your favorite content has never been easier. The new Gemini device allows you to...

www.solidsignal.com