Easy answer… yes. DIRECTV’s H25 receiver is the smallest standalone receiver they’ve ever made, and it’s also the fastest. It’s perfect right out of the box for most people, but there are two drawbacks: It doesn’t…
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There are so many if you search at SolidSignal.com… it’s hard to know which one is right for you. Let’s break it down by your main choices, rather than list all 65 or so. That might make…
Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of free movies, all available to stream. DIRECTV brings them to you on their app for smartphones and tablets, and it’s easier than ever to get them! The latest version gives…
If you have the new generation GenieGO 2 there’s one trick you probably didn’t know it would do. You can put the GenieGO 2 in place of your DECA Broadband or Cinema Connection Kit and it will…
“It won’t happen to me!!” Famous last words, when it comes to home break in’s. Check out these eye opening facts… The U.S. leads the world in break-ins In 2010, there were an estimated 2,159,878 burglaries…
Let’s say for a minute you’ve been with DIRECTV for a long time but you just upgraded to that sweet new HR44 Genie. The only problem is they gave you that new Genie Remote to go with it. You…
Well, at least some of them. If you are using a walkie-talkie labeled “FRS/GMRS” or one labeled “GMRS” then yes, you do need an FCC license. FRS, or Family Radio Service, channels, are free to use,…
There are several reasons we don’t recommend the SWM32 for home use. It’s expensive, it doesn’t work as well in a home environment as other multiswitches, and it’s hard to set up. Still, there’s one reason that keeps getting…
DIRECTV fans aren’t jealous of a lot of DISH’s hardware, but there’s something special about its 211z HD receivers. See, they’re really DVRs in disguise: Plug in an external hard drive and boom, instant DVR. It’s that…
Don’t want to pay for cable, DIRECTV, or DISH? Well, you can still get all the TV programming you want from just a simple antenna (that we sell here), and some internet access. Local HD channels…
Ah, the poor maligned SWM32. Sure, it’s still the favorite multiswitch for high-end commercial installs, but it just doesn’t get any love from single-family homeowners. Why? The answer is quite simple: it doesn’t deserve any. Folks, I have…
It all began fourteen years ago. The DVR was an incredibly new concept at the time and DIRECTV was one of the first pay-TV providers to offer one. While DIRECTV’s DVRs are smooth, slick and powerful…
The next generation is here… and it’s gorgeous! If you were a fan of last year’s model, you’re sure to flip over this year’s new and improved line of HD-BLADE antennas. Performance is increased 20% over…
One of the major advantages of satellite TV is that when you want your local stations, they’re all where you expect them to be… channel numbers below 99. In fact, all HD channels share numbers with…
Yes, we sell the parts for the DIRECTV Alaska/Hawaii dish at SolidSignal.com. Yet, we’ve told you to beware of the dish, and if you call our technicians, they’ll do their level best to convince you that you don’t…