I guess I was correct in what I posted a few weeks ago. 
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/directv-geniego-live-streaming-tv-anywhere/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/directv-geniego-live-streaming-tv-anywhere/
GenieGo Streaming Coming Tomorrow
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Remember it only streams recorded shows, not live shows. But I guess there is nothing from stopping you from recording a live show and watching it as its recording.
Had a call with Directv a couple nights ago and got a few basics on the new updates coming tomorrow. Should work well and is very similar to a slingbox type streaming, but with the DVR Playlist interface, simply click the show and watch.
* Min bandwidth (home upload) is around 700k, ideal bandwith is around 1.2M, so having a huge upload may not be a big impact.
* Can stream "live" as it records, but you have to set it to record first (use the regular Directv app)
* Router setup should be automatic for most routers (over 90% they said). Others may need port forwarding setup. Directions on the genie go page of directv web site.
* Limit of 5 devices remains. Also, GenieGo can download to three devices at once in home (I didn't realize that)
* Limit of 1 out-of-home stream at a time
The big ones:
* WIFI only for streaming to start, they hope to add 3G/4G capability later
* iPhone app only to start, Android app and iPad app expected this fall (of course you can use the iphone app on an ipad as you do today, but they are working on a dedicated version).
Hope my notes are accurate, I was driving at the time so they are 100% from memory, thus I may be slightly off. Either way, we'll know tomorrow.
* Min bandwidth (home upload) is around 700k, ideal bandwith is around 1.2M, so having a huge upload may not be a big impact.
* Can stream "live" as it records, but you have to set it to record first (use the regular Directv app)
* Router setup should be automatic for most routers (over 90% they said). Others may need port forwarding setup. Directions on the genie go page of directv web site.
* Limit of 5 devices remains. Also, GenieGo can download to three devices at once in home (I didn't realize that)
* Limit of 1 out-of-home stream at a time
The big ones:
* WIFI only for streaming to start, they hope to add 3G/4G capability later
* iPhone app only to start, Android app and iPad app expected this fall (of course you can use the iphone app on an ipad as you do today, but they are working on a dedicated version).
Hope my notes are accurate, I was driving at the time so they are 100% from memory, thus I may be slightly off. Either way, we'll know tomorrow.
Here is the info on setting up out of home streaming for a router if yours is not auto supported (or if you prefer to setup port forwarding manually):
http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3875/kw/geniego router
http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3875/kw/geniego router
Stupid question, but will Genie-go/Nomad work with receivers other than the HR34/HR44 Genie ? ie: HR24
I have had the nomad since Father's Day.
Help line is clueless to help me enable my router
For streaming.
Plus they can't seem to address that the nomad only sees one of my Dvrs.
Still holding onto unit but less then impressed.
No contest sling in a different class.
For step by step instructions on configuring your router: http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3875
One thing they left out.. Reset (by unplugging for 30 seconds or so) your GenieGo after you make the changes.. That will make sure the GenieGo is on the right I.P. address
One thing they left out.. Reset (by unplugging for 30 seconds or so) your GenieGo after you make the changes.. That will make sure the GenieGo is on the right I.P. address
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