If I order this from Amazon, will DIRECTV allow me to activate it over the phone without a truck roll? (I already have latest SWM dish, etc.)
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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.
444462
They did for me but later shut the service off until I provided a receipt for the receiver. They told me I received stolen merchandise from one of Amazon's partners that actually provided the receiver. It was all a bit fishy as they didn't indicate they notified Amazon at all of the "stolen" merchandise.
444463
They did for me, after the usual lecture about the device being owned by DTV.
444464
Yes! No problem there. That's exactly what I did. Your equipment does become their property as leased. Just an FYI.
17311
It would probably be easier/cheaper to just use Over The Air digital TV signals if you are fine with only the networks and independent stations. FTA is harder to use if you're moving this trailer around, and cheaper either way as an antenna is much cheaper than a dish and receiver.
1139534
It works with Dish network or Direct tv. I use Dish Network, and when I move about in the motor home, I call Dish and tell them my new location so that I can get the local channels. There is no charge for this service.
437285
You can through the menu on your main receiver up to a point...then you have to call directv and have then activate it...so they can get their 6 bucks a month. Oh then they tell you they own it
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!
979370
Funny you should ask. I never received my dish from Amazon.It took many, many phone calls to get my money back. I really don't know the answer to your question, sorry.
2247282
on the back of the unit, there is a serial number and an R number (I think). have the seller send you a pix of the back of the unit. You will need those 2 numbers to contact Directv and they can tell you if this is a unit that can be activated.
692868
Check out the Winegard web site. As I remember the (r) designates use for Dish only and the absence of the (r) means you can use the dish for DTV as well..
758049
Hello, if you purchase it through DirecTV you can activate it online through your account tools. If you purchase from an online retailer you will need to call DirecTV to activate. Need an HR34.
284341
you have to call and let Directv know where you are. They will guide you through the process. We use our antennae most of the time and switch back and forth.sw
429001
This is a classic case of buyer beware. Dish is as shady as any other service provider, so expect anything. They even told me, when I tried to activate a 722K, that their records showed my purchased unit to be a rental, so they were going to charge me a monthly fee for it. If it's dishformyrv.com that wants to collect the $90, I would bypass them and go straight to Dish Network, but be prepared to prove the purchase. Dish will probably activate the receiver for free, because they make their bucks off the monthly service fees. Dish will push, but they can be shoved back. I returned a 611 rental receiver, and Dish charged me $350 to replace it, claiming that I caused the failure. I told them where to put their monthly service fees, and they backed down and returned my money. You have to be your own consumer advocate with these people.
1052593
I purchased the item to enable the use of my "on demand" feature from my Dish Network box: which has worked fine. Sorry I can't help.
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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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No, unfortunately Directv requires a 2 year agreement for any service they offer. There is a rumor that if you buy a receiver and persistently ask Directv to activate the service with no promotion, that eventually they will do it. Officially though, you need to a sign a 2 year agreement. You can put it in "hibernation" which means you can deactivate it seasonally but you need to ultimately pay for 24 months of service.
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These clients don't have the traditional activation cards that Directv receivers use. The cliient is easy to connect to your system. You'll choose "add client" from the receiver menu and follow on screen instructions. In my case, I was prompted to call Directv to activate the client. 10 minute phone call, and all worked flawlessly.
638219
Best regards! Here in Venezuela with Directv works great, so far I have had no problems!
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