Do you need a subscription for this unit? Can you get a guide channel to work with it?
78348
No, you don't need a subscription for this unit. Don't know about guide channel. However, this unit is terrible. Never could make it work. Gave up. Don't buy it.
1476706
No subscription needed. Just buy the device, the steaming data is free. The data is delivered via radio waves, ie a pager network. Check your zip code to see if you live in one of the 152 major markets that is cover by the data signal. Think of this device as a data-radio, instead of sound, it receives and displays information.
1181566
I do not pay for any subscription, however, you can link it to the Cloud storage for free trial period and then pay for that after the trial period. I do not use the Cloud.
130392
No, you must use a cable card from your cable provider. With the cable card you will receive the digital channels you are subscribed to. I have been using the 4 channel receiver now for at least one year and it works great.
812647
As I recall, you have to subscribe to have any access to the machine. I bought a Roku 3 and use it the way you describe.
113535
Good Afternoon,I am not sure if this is a subscription required item or not. You may need to contact the manufacturer to verify this.Thank you
2105793
I think you just need to buy the home kit to hook it up..and no, you don't need another subscription if you are going to use the same starmate receiver for both the car/home..only if you decide to buy another starmate..
595553
In my experience a program guide is a feature of your signal provider not the TV. I have cable so it's part of that.
1887011
If you can tune to the local channels okay but they simply don't appear in the guide, my guess is that DirecTv does not create guide information for AM21 channels it doesn't carry on satellite. I use the TiVo THR22 and that's how it works - I have to connect to the TiVo server to get programming information for the unique locals. Besides (or because of) not being in the guide I also couldn't schedule recordings until TiVo filled in the blanks, so to speak.
2219147
What ever sirius channels there are, you will get them. Of course, you will need the subscribtion to sirius. I had problems with mine of the volumn control and literally could not turn it down. Suddenly on a reboot it began to work correctly.
997202
not really a subscription fee. certain models and stores offer lifetime maps with the unit but don't assume it comes with lifetime maps. Do not buy the traffic adapter. Its worthless.
556387
no, you do not have to subscribe if you dont want to. i just bought one yesterday from here, i probably will use the data only when i know i will need it, just nice to have if i ever do wanna use it.
195323
Yes it would require a subscription for that. But it's inexpensive for so many features it offers. I love this product and all that it does for the money.
1329422
What you would want to do is look at the actual dish. If there are 3 LNB's on the dish then you will be golden. All you will have to do if run your coax to the open LNB port. You will have your own service plan with your dish and will have access to whatever you are subscribed to.
1670568
You need to get the Sirius cable kit for your car and a separate subscription. How this helps
1590129
I see no need to pay for a subscription and get basic service only. If you have alternatives, go with those. I like the equipment but do not like the "extra charge for a subscription to be able to record. I don't need that service so basic is my level.
1808769
No subscription required. Just register online for free to start tracking. It only tracks steps, so for even my elliptical, I have to enter the activity and time I spent doing it. I have mine synced with My Fitness Pal, and it works awesome for tracking activity and food intake. Love the fitbit, it makes me think more about being active.