Do I still have to pay the $7 montly fee to direct TV after buying this box? If so, what's the point of owning any box?
873053
I bought and own this box along with the tailgater dish and i am not charged the $7 monthly fee. It is for dish network.
873054
Yes, you still have to pay the $7 per month. If you take the free box from Dish, you have to sign a minimum 2-year contract plus return the box to Dish when you terminate service.
241957
No. once you buy the box, you own it without further fees. however, there are some channels that require paying a subscriber or one-time fee. For example, to stream netflix, you will need to subscribe and pay a monthly fee. The same applies to Hulu+. To access Amazon Prime Membership movies, you need to subscribe to Amazon Prime for about $80. However, there are many channels that are free that you can access on Roku and some which only require a one-time minimal fee of about $3.
2145671
Bringing along the box will probably not work with directv. The access cards are set for a location, and if it does not match up -- and I tried this with locations that were 10 miles apart -- the access card will be disabled. Directv does this to stop what is suggested here, i.e. getting a box at another location for only $5 a month.
1201710
No , you need to buy a box with kodi already have been installed on it or a box that is more upgrade.
1428640
No, it counts as one receiver, even though it controls 2 tvs. However, if you have other receivers, you will be charged $7 or $14 a month for those extra receivers. Basically, first receiver (single or duo) is free per month. Each additional receiver costs money per month.
966398
I can not address the 2 or 1 question. Seems to me I got my last 3 for about $50 each. These units are good. Keep your paperwork. DTV will want info off of it.
983066
I just called Vann's and found out they will honor the price in the email but you have to call to get someone to place the order for you. Also, they are offering a 12-month same-as-cash deal with minimum monthly payments with a Vann's card which you can apply for on the site. The TV is on back order but still available at the $1,350 price.
1032641
The TV is fine. Do NOT. I repeat: DO NOT buy this or anything else on Amazon.com with the Amazon store card. The fine print is misleading and hard to figure out. I bought this set thinking I could pay it off in 6 months with no interest. Now I'm paying a BANK and it'll end up costing my well over a thousand dollars. I'm disabled, and can't do it, so I guess I lose the TV after paying for it (so I THOUGHT). Amazon needs to make it very CLEAR in the ads that you are BORROWING FROM A BANK, not paying Amazon, not paying the seller! The Bank (Synchrony) is relentless, they charge outrageous interest, and if you're late with a payment they add a 25% penalty. Real nice. Amazon is a bad place to buy. The TV is fine. Do NOT. I repeat: DO NOT buy this or anything else on Amazon.com with the Amazon store card. The fine print is misleading and hard to figure out. I bought this set thinking I could pay it off in 6 months with no interest. Now I'm paying a BANK and it'll end up costing my well over a thousand dollars. I'm disabled, and can't do it, so I guess I lose the TV after paying for it (so I THOUGHT). Amazon needs to make it very CLEAR in the ads that you are BORROWING FROM A BANK, not paying Amazon, not paying the seller! The Bank (Synchrony) is relentless, they charge outrageous... » Read More The TV is fine. Do NOT. I repeat: DO NOT buy this or anything else on Amazon.com with the Amazon store card. The fine print is misleading and hard to figure out. I bought this set thinking I could pay it off in 6 months with no interest. Now I'm paying a BANK and it'll end up costing my well over a thousand dollars. I'm disabled, and can't do it, so I guess I lose the TV after paying for it (so I THOUGHT). Amazon needs to make it very CLEAR in the ads that you are BORROWING FROM A BANK, not paying Amazon, not paying the seller! The Bank (Synchrony) is relentless, they charge outrageous interest, and if you're late with a payment they add a 25% penalty. Real nice. Amazon is a bad place to buy. « Show Less
1081639
My answer to you is "don't buy used". This was such a disappointment to me it wasn't clean and there wasn't a card in the slot. I will never buy this way again. I'm purchasing either from Directv directly or new from another website, you can always "google".
869462
Thanks you two for responding. Well, I bought a DTV, so my problem is solved. I guess I'm an old timer, 51 yrs. I used to think I was handy with all this when I dubbed some VHS tapes or loaded programs into a computer, or had my own FTP space to put pictures on eBay. But OH MY GOD!!! You've got to be kidding!?? I know younger folk will have a better handle on it all, but just looking at these manuals,... who do they think they're talking to? 'Nuff said
822830
Can I hook up a regular converter box to this t.v. and get my local channels? I ordered this t.v. and I do not have cable or any paid services.
1666266
Yes you do. The room the client is installed in must have access to the DirecTV system via coax cable. Also note, you will not be able to connect this up yourself even though it's very simple. You will get a "You are not authorized to have an additional unit on this system, call Customer Service". It's a scam. They have to come out an connect it for you and charge you $49. Good luck. the unit works great though. Hope this helps.
734922
The client boxes don't need or use an access card. Directv still charges $6 a month for clients just as they do for additional receivers on any account. You have to have a hr34 or hr44 genie server for these to work as they are not stand alone receivers. Hope this helps.
1945245
I just bought this model, and both the salesman and my cable company told me that I will need a box to get HD channels. Are they selling me a bill of goods? I don't want to pay for a cable box if I don't need one. We are currently running the TV (analog only) from just the cable with no cable box. pananer
636646
Buy at Sears and you can return the item for free if you don't like it. Otherwise, you're stuck like me with a $43 return shipping fee and another $59 that they deduct for the shipping coming to you. Either way you lose. Don't buy. Stupid idea for a product. I will never buy another TV 800 item again.
1211465
I was not told about the $99 charge after 3 years. If this is the case I recommend that you do not buy it. You can get something else or just hook up a fast internet line directly onto your TV.
1459023
They should honor whatever price you purchased it for during the pre-sell. They will not charge you until the unit ships. Latest rumors put this TV live this week....but....who knows. It will be worth the wait though.