Will I be able to set this Genie up with my exisiting Genie recievers without paying DirectTV huge bucks?? Will I have to renew a contract?
1957294
If you are putting it where a receiver already is/was and the line is still active it should work fine. Just connect it and then call to activate it. I used to work for a Directv call center so I'm pretty sure that if you need it installed it should be still just $49 for the appointment. Because you didn't order it from Directv itself there shouldn't be a renewal in your contract because its an owned receiver not a leased one. It's been awhile since I have worked there so I hope that helps!
1957295
You will not have to incur any costs for the device anymore than the new 6.99 fee for the additional receiver, but being that they require renewal for any new equipment, you will have to renew your contract with them. I went through the same issues. If you do call them, you can buy the receiver outright from them and not have to renew the contract, but it will cost you more money up front.
1957296
Yes it will work with your existing genie. No you will not have to renew your contract. They will however charge you a monthly receiver fee though.
1957297
This is a mini, not a full fledged Genie. Yes, you can have it activated and will be charged an additional $6-7 per month for it. Yes, they "might" make you renew for two more years. You will have to ask the CSR when you call to have your mini activated.
1957298
You will have to activate the Genie with DirecTv to get it working, but that constitutes an equipment change to your original contract which will require 24 months renewal.
1957299
Good morning. I am not certain as to what Directv policies regarding that issue. You may be able to find your answer on the Directv web site under their FAQ Q & A section.
1957300
Your options to add an additional client (mini Genie) to your existing Genie system are these:1. You pay DirecTv $100 for another C41 & an additional $50 to have a tech come into your home & install it-OR-2. You purchase a C41 on Amazon for a fraction of the cost & install it yourself.In both cases, you will be charged a monthly lease fee & anytime you add a unit to your account no matter where you get it, you automatically renew your commitment with DirecTv for 2 more years.
1957301
Unless you get them to explicitly agree not to extend your contract, adding this to your account will extend the contract. Happened to me and screwed me.
1957302
hi, no sorry, every mini genie pays monthly fees and probably extends contract another 2 years. thanks
75348
I suppose you can always get one that won't work, but The one I have works great. I have one for my RV and I really haven't had any problems as long as it can be setup properly at the camp site. You will of course have to register it with Directv before it will work.
631507
best thing to do is go to their web site an order their remote. It sure looks the same as the genie remote an wouldn't surprise me if it worked for your unit.
1573694
It only works with certain DirecTV receivers. Many of the newer ones (especially the HD models) do not pass the TVGOS information. To find out if your receiver passes the information, call DirecTV. Many of the reps don't understand it though, so it may take a few phone calls until you reach someone who does, or is at least willing to ask someone more knowledgeable.You should still be able to set recordings manually and the IR blaster will change the channel on the DirecTV receiver for you.
1061177
Yes, it can be activated with directv, they will walk you through the necessary steps (free of charge) or they will send someone out (serve charge).
2005119
It depends on if the receiver is leased out or not. If it is under a lease to another customer then no u can't use it. just call directv and give then the number on the back of receiver and they will tell u if its useable .
477222
you can use a mini genie with this reciever. i use one with it. i don't know what kind of antenna i have.
1520772
yes, I use it with our DirectTV. It works with the regular box and the Genie box.
1704627
I have bought this unit, but not installed yet. I contacted Directv, and they will have an installer come to the RV site and set-up. It costs nothing, and I am bringing my receiver from home.
758051
Yes it does if you are adding more authorized remote units to your system. There is a regular charge for each additional unit. When you call, have the serial and MAC address handy. After, you activate them locally with a PIN given by the master receiver. Don't exceed 3 remote units as the system can only support 4 simultaneous viewers. NOTE: If your TV supports RVU and is networked, you don't need a remote unit.
758047
Yes it does if you are adding more authorized remote units to your system. There is a regular charge for each additional unit. When you call, have the serial and MAC address handy. After, you activate them locally with a PIN given by the master receiver. Don't exceed 3 remote units as the system can only support 4 simultaneous viewers.NOTE:If your TV supports RVU and is networked, you don't need a remote unit.
876299
Other response is correct, DirecTV Genie does not output the necessary 5v. Other than that works fine. You can micky mouse a work-around by turning on one of the other devices on the switch, and then manually switching to the input you want, but is a nuisance.
444461
Probably but no guarantees. They will want to make sure you don't have another Genie (only one Genie allowed per account), they will also want to insure you haven't exceeded your tuner limit based on the SWM system you already have in place.
299868
The genie connects wirelessly to ipad, computer, etc wirelessly through the main receiver I believe. We have no wires from router to direct tv nor to Genie boxes, wireless.
243887
The HR34 "Genie" comes with the DirecTV access card. The unit must be activated to your account as an additional receiver ($6/month) and cannot be connected to an HR21 DVR. You can certainly deactivate the HR21, but if it's a leased unit DirecTV will require you to return it.
878842
YES-but. How that would work is that you would need to be connected to your GenieGo (WiFi or wired) and then "download to your device". Once it is downloaded onto your authorized device (iPad, phone etc) then you can watch where ever. Here is a link with more info https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3495/~/how-do-i-download-the-geniego-app-on-my-computer-or-mobile-device%3F There are two ways to watch your recorded shows. Stream from the GenieGo, or download and watch later. It can take a bit of time to download though, so I usually just stream because I'm always at my WiFi when I watch in my bedroom.
10564
I don't know because we do not have any clients. We have an HR34/700 Genie and an HR24/100 with no clients.DirecTV tech support should be able to answer any questions that you have concerning their receiver and client usage.