Which Joey's are compatible with HWS?

[bnewt]

looking to add an additional Joey and possible upgrade the existing wireless joey.
Presently have the wireless joey connected to HWS and would like to replace it with the wireless Joey 4
and add an additional wireless Joey to another tv.
Is that possible?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

As far as I know, all of them. A wireless Joey 4 will work fine with it.

 

[bnewt]

great, I thought that I read that the Joey 4 only worked with H3 & Hopper +

 

[ethanlerma]

great, I thought that I read that the Joey 4 only worked with H3 & Hopper +

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.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

great, I thought that I read that the Joey 4 only worked with H3 & Hopper +

Nope it only does not work with the origional Hopper.

Nice part about adding a Joey 4 to a Hopper with Sling is you can now watch 4K content from DISH both in live in on demand content on the Joey 4.

 

[bnewt]

Is there a difference between Joey 4 and 4k joey

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Is there a difference between Joey 4 and 4k joey

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.

 

[Peter Parker]

I will say that you will have trouble convincing DISH to give you a Joey 3 or Joey 4 if you ony have an HWS>

 

[HipKat]

I will say that you will have trouble convincing DISH to give you a Joey 3 or Joey 4 if you ony have an HWS>

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

 

[bnewt]

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?

 

[dweber]

I haven't seen anyplace where you can buy one

It looks like solid signal is selling the Joey4 for $132.

DISH Joey4 Receiver (ESJOEY4)

DISH Joey4 Receiver (ESJOEY4): Your Ultimate Whole-Home Viewing ExperienceUpgrade your home entertainment with the DISH Joey4 Receiver. This state-of-the-art device offers a seamless viewing experience, integrating live TV, streaming apps, and on-demand content all in one place. With its new...

www.solidsignal.com

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[HipKat]

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

 

[TheKrell]

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+?

 

[sklunk]

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

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 ).

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

If they require you to have a Hopper + let them briing it but don't hook it up. The Joey 4's do not need it to be hooked up to work.

 

[sklunk]

If they require you to have a Hopper + let them briing it but don't hook it up. The Joey 4's do not need it to be hooked up to work.

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??

 

[NYDutch]

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

Here's one listed on eBay:

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[Jim5506]

Here's one listed on eBay:

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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+.

 

[NYDutch]

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+.

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

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

And to ma

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

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.)