Directv SignalSaver

[Miller426]

I am surprised this has not been a topic of conversation here or perhaps it was and I missed it. It appears Directv can now switch from Satellite to IP stream in the event of signal interruption. This was a feature tossed around back when AT&T purchased Directv.

DirecTV can now quickly switch from satellite to broadband to avoid TV disruptions

The new SignalSaver feature is free for residential customers.

www.theverge.com

 

[raoul5788]

I am surprised this has not been a topic of conversation here or perhaps it was and I missed it. It appears Directv can now switch from Satellite to IP stream in the event of signal interruption. This was a feature tossed around back when AT&T purchased Directv.

DirecTV can now quickly switch from satellite to broadband to avoid TV disruptions

The new SignalSaver feature is free for residential customers.

www.theverge.com

It's been in effect for a few months and already discussed here.

 

[Miller426]

Thanks. Then the article is full of it because it says they started it on Oct 20th. I didn't see anything related when I searched for SignalSaver.

 

[raoul5788]

Thanks. Then the article is full of it because it says they started it on Oct 20th. I didn't see anything related when I searched for SignalSaver.

I don't recall it having a name, so perhaps it was technically released on the 20th but was in use before.

 

[Jimbo]

We probably been using thier Beta software prior to the date listed.

I've had it pop up a few times for me, but I'm also not on the National Released Software.

 

[vazhog]

First time I noticed it was early September -I'm am not a national release ever - heavy rain knocked out the signal and the channel I was watching suddenly offered it streamed! - I would NOTE that it will stream the Channel forever until you turn the receiver off or change the channel --Also it will only offer Streaming if the Channel you're watching content can be found on the internet.

 

[Jimbo]

First time I noticed it was early September -I'm am not a national release ever - heavy rain knocked out the signal and the channel I was watching suddenly offered it streamed! - I would NOTE that it will stream the Channel forever until you turn the receiver off or change the channel --Also it will only offer Streaming if the Channel you're watching content can be found on the internet.

I doubt that turning the recvr Off disconnects the Stream, seeing it is never really Off, however, changing the channel will do the trick.

 

[Miller426]

First time I noticed it was early September -I'm am not a national release ever - heavy rain knocked out the signal and the channel I was watching suddenly offered it streamed! - I would NOTE that it will stream the Channel forever until you turn the receiver off or change the channel --Also it will only offer Streaming if the Channel you're watching content can be found on the internet.

By content found on the internet, do you mean it will only play on demand content or are you referring to live channels found on the app?

 

[vazhog]

By content found on the internet, do you mean it will only play on demand content or are you referring to live channels found on the app?

only Live Content found on the internet --If you are watching a live channel and lose signal if that content can be streamed it will offer it.

if you are watching a recorded show or a downloaded show --signal loss would never affect that viewing --unless it was lost during the recording --if that is the case --I have no knowledge if it would offer any resolution for that.

 

[dtv757]

only select (80+) national and big 4 local channels see list in this link

Keep Watching With Broadband Option | DIRECTV Customer Service & Support

If your satellite service is interrupted by weather or signal loss, learn how to keep watching in HD using your home’s high speed internet connection.

www.directv.com

 

[John2021]

it's on the genie HR-54 and the HS-17 as far as i know

 

[dtv757]

i noted more channels were recently added including some RSNs