If purchased yourself, you should be able to get the Joey 4 series working on your current HWS. If you call Dish to get the upgrade however, you will be told to also “upgrade” your HWS with a Hopper+ module, which can always be unplugged from the HWS if necessary.
Nope it only does not work with the origional Hopper.
Yes. Joey 4 can run Android TV Apps, the 4k Joey can't. The Joey 4 supports HDR the 4K Joey has trouble with it. The Joey 4 is much better.
Fact! They absolutely will NOT give you a Joey 4 without a Hopper + and AFAIK, I haven't seen anyplace where you can buy one
Why would that be a requirement since it is such a screwed up mess?
Well, they’re new so they’re probably in short supply and they’re intent at least at this point is to only install them with a hopper plus
And if I buy one from Solid Signal and install it myself without an H+?
Not true. On Tuesday I spoke to a Dish retention rep about my programming package. While we were working out a new agreement I also asked about swapping my (3) Joey 3's for Joey 4's. The Tech just left a few hours ago. I now have my original H3, no H+, and (3) Joey 4's. However I don't know if I can recommend the upgrade (see here: Joey 4 with Hopper3 (without Hopper+) - real experience ).
Except they will charge you $50 to "buy" the H+. So true that you don't have to hook it up but why spend the money??
Here's one listed on eBay:
A bit deceptive as the Joey 4 is not a receiver, it is a terminal that must be connected to a Hopper or the Hopper+.Here's one listed on eBay:
DISH Joey 4 Satellite Receiver w/Remotes, Power Supply for Hopper | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for DISH Joey 4 Satellite Receiver w/Remotes, Power Supply for Hopper at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
You'll have to ague that one with Dish:
To make it more confusing, you dont need a Hopper Plus to have Joey 4's with your HWS. Adding a Hopper Plus to your HWS takes away some features from the Hopper and until they restore those features the Hopper Plus to me is a downgrade. (But I do like the Joey 4's.)You'll have to ague that one with Dish:
"In addition to Hopper Plus, the next-generation system includes two new Joey receivers, a wired and wireless Joey 4. The Joey 4 devices extend the Hopper Plus capabilities and deliver 4K HDR video to any room in the house.
DISH Makes TV Easy with New Hopper Plus™ Entertainment "All Content in One Place" System
Everything you love to watch all in one place with live TV, On Demand content and streaming apps Raise the bar on your TV experience - no switching inputs or remotes ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 7,...about.dish.com
