Ooma and Directv Does anyone using Ooma have experience with using it with Directv? Specifically, I'm interested in connecting Ooma through the existing phone lines in order to connect receivers to a phone line for callbacks. A working phone line would be required in order for me to get the DTV service connected and maintained in order for me to keep my service (it's a DTV account I'd get through my employer, hence the phone line requirement). Ooma and Directv Does anyone using Ooma have experience with using it with Directv? Specifically, I'm interested in connecting Ooma through the existing phone lines in order to connect... » Read More Ooma and Directv Does anyone using Ooma have experience with using it with Directv? Specifically, I'm interested in connecting Ooma through the existing phone lines in order to connect receivers to a phone line for callbacks. A working phone line would be required in order for me to get the DTV service connected and maintained in order for me to keep my service (it's a DTV account I'd get through my employer, hence the phone line requirement). « Show Less
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I used it with Directv with no problems at all. Performs just like a landline. I switched to Dishnetwork and again no problems. Caller ID shows up on the TV screen both systems. Though I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "callbacks".
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Thanks for your information. By callbacks, I was referring to ordering PPV through the remote. The phone line connection is needed for the receiver to call DTV to place the order.
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Katrina, are you aware you can also order PPV through your laptop or desktop? This is what I'll do once we disconnect our land line. I've been doing that anyway because I'm usually on my laptop while watching tv :-) Good to know if we go with Ooma the caller id still works through the receivers. This is a feature my husband still wants to keep.
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Userva3,Yes, I know there are alternative methods for ordering PPV. I don't even really plan on ordering PPV, but for whatever reason the active land line is a requirement in order for me to be able to get DTV set up through my workplace.
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If you have DirecTV's DVR, you can order PPV by ethernet or wifi connection; just another option
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well to much suprise. DirectTV claims that they are not for sale to the general public and if you purchase them and try to activate, they claim ownership of it. If at any point you cancel your service, they want the unit back. So really all you are doing is saving money from purchasing here vs buying from them. And they also put you back into a 2 year commitment....which is total bull.
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This box doesn't solve your problem. You need a HD-DVR in conjunction with this box to enjoy all the functionality of DirecTV, particularly OnDemand. Sorry...
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I own the unit as I purchased it on Amazon BUT, DirecTV will charge you the monthly fee of $6 to use it. When they installed the Genie, they gave me one unit free plus the monthly charge for a remote client. I wanted to add another client in a guest room so I bought one but DirecTV had to come install it (they have to turn on the clients for you) and then added the additional $6 a month for the usage. Yes, it's a rip off in the first degree. I could not find a work around. I installed it and when I went to add an additional client, the message said I was not authorized to have more than one client on the system. Call Customer Support for assistance. Now you know that they "gotcha". still cheaper to buy your own from Amazon than from DTV. Hope this helps. J.
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I'm sorry, I have no experience with Direct TV. However, I suspect that if hooked up correctly, it should work; I am able to tape/DVD off of Time-Warner Cable as a source so unless Direct TV has that blocked in some way, they are simply another source...... But, I am no expert...... Good Luck! -Bill
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What I was told from directv is to get reciever ID first before purchase and check reciever Id with directv. They will tell you if that recieve can be activated.
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Do you support 911 calls?Yes. Ooma provides E911 service where supported. We will collect your address when you register your Ooma device online, and send it to emergency response personnel when you dial 911. Since Ooma works over your Internet connection, you will need to call from a mobile phone if your Internet connection is down. If you're concerned about relying on your Internet for phone service, we've built the Ooma system to work with a landline back-up. In this case, your 911 calls will always be routed over your landline.
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When you sign up, you tell Ooma your address and they offer a good variety of phone numbers in your area. You can also transfer an existing phone number to their system, though it takes a few days for that process to be completed. Ooma is great for personal home use. Some customers, like myself, were unable to get a fax to work with their system, otherwise it's reliable, has reasonably good voice quality, and is cheaper than anything out there.
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I have had no problem getting OTA digital stations. The box has a connection for a satellite, dont have a dish, but I see no reason it should not work. What the box does is select what input you send to each tv. It doesnt care what the signal is, it just switches it.
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just make sure you buy an HDMI cable. the expense for that is all up to you. they range in price from moderate to high end based on what you decide. i have direct TV as well. i like the TV. have no complaints. a good buy. this was a very easy hook up however you will need to make sure that Direct TV has provided you with the correct satellite box for an HD Television or it will not work. they are very good about doing so
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I have one I bought from Amazon, but I have not been able to function. I have hired technicians Directv. Nor. The archive, return it because it costs more money to buy another of a different brand
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We still have our TiVo on the phone line, but I can't answer your question other than to say that we have had no problems with using the phone line. TiVo updates and records seamlessly. I do know that eventually we will have to cut the (phone) cord.
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I have Dish and it works with it. I shouldn't conjecture about Direct. It also works with Over the Air for me.
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I am using mine with my Ooma. All features seem to work fine. With only one line plugged in, the phone Line 2 light blinks constantly. To eliminate, I plugged both lines into the Ooma with a splitter. This solution did not confuse the phone software - all calls come in on Line 1. The Ooma does not need two lines to work its call-waiting feature, as the calls are held in the Ooma base. The call-waiting works as intended - a beep is heard when the second call comes in.
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I have not had any problems with Ooma and love it. I bought one for my mother-in-law that connects via wifi in her building. It does require resetting sometimes when the wifi reception gets bad.
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I had the best success by connecting the Ooma to the port on the wireless router. At first, I connected my Ooma to the cable modem and connected the wireless router into the port on the Ooma but we'd loose connection on our devices when a call came in. Definitely connect your Ooma to the wireless router assuming you have one.
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Just make sure that you unplug the wire in the telephone company interface box that comes from the telephone pole that use to supply your phone service so that it does not interfere with the Ooma Telo and the devices that you have connected now. Once you do this there should be no problems. Even if you no longer have phone service coming in from the pole, there can still be interference that will affect the Ooma and other devices you are trying to use.