FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Time-slots and Seasons
We’re on the verge of the fall television season. This is the time we’re supposed to get interested in the new slate of shows rolling out… I’ve already explained that there’s not a lot to love this…
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NICE AND EASY: What setting on AIM meter for new 4K LNB?
If you’re aiming the new 4K dish, you have two choices. Either you get the AIM meter, the favorite of DIRECTV installers, or you do “something else.” This can mean aiming the dish with an older-style LNB…
Will my DVR still record if a program’s time changes?
Probably. We’ve all been there. Our favorite show is on and we’re out of the house. Hey, that’s what a DVR is for, right? And then, you’re out and about and you catch wind of…
Bluetooth Transmitter and Splitter
Sharing the gift of music can be an awesome experience between friends, if done properly. Solid Signal has the Bluetooth-enabled device that lets you share music the right way. Are you the friend who’s the…
CEDIA Expo 2016 is this week… we’ll be there!
CEDIA Expo is the premier trade show for installers and home theater integrators. Unlike flashier shows such as CES, it’s strictly off limits to the public. The Solid Signal Blog team has been there every year…
Netflix: September and Beyond
A new documentary heads up Netflix’s exciting September releases, as the streaming service is planning even more original content in 2017. Earlier this year, Netflix announced its $6 billion commitment to original content. The success…
Bluetooth Wristband Fitness Tracker
Tired of working out and not seeing results? Solid Signal has the Bluetooth-enabled device that keeps track of your progress. What’s the point of working out if you can’t share your stats on Facebook and…
DIRECTV to broadcast ALL Notre Dame football games in 4K
They went there. DIRECTV continues to break new ground with 4K broadcasting, announcing that they will be broadcasting every single Notre Dame home game in both 4K and HD. HD coverage will be on local…
Why buy zip ties from Solid Signal?
Yeah, I know you could go down the street and buy zip ties, and I know that other much larger, river-named vendors will sell them to you too. Look, I know our marketing department would love…
DIRECTV introduces Mobile DVR… built in streaming and offloading for your Genie DVR!
DIRECTV’s huge new software update for mobile devices brings big new capabilities for users of the latest DIRECTV Genie DVRs. If you have a Genie model HR44 or HR54, you can now stream programs recorded on your…
Now you can live stream pretty much every channel on DIRECTV
Big upgrade. DIRECTV’s award-winning app for smartphones and tablets just got a huge upgrade and it opens up a whole new world for streaming users. With the new upgrade, you can watch nearly any channel…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON REVIEW: DIRECTV Mobile DVR for Genie HR44/HR54
Because, GenieGO is so… last year. When DIRECTV discontinued their GenieGO external unit, a lot of people wondered if they would ever be able to offload content to their mobile devices again. DIRECTV’s mobile apps have…
September is National Cord-Cutting Month
We’ve officially named September “National Cord-Cutting Month.” It’s the best time for you to cut the cord on cable TV! Apparently, we like to declare a national holidays at Solid Signal. We once called September “National…
What meter do you need for the new DIRECTV 4K dish?
You’re not going to like this, but if you’re planning to install a 4K dish using the Reverse Band 3 LNB, you’re going to either need this AIM meter or you’ll need to find a workaround. Believe it or…
NICE AND EASY: Do you need cable to get Netflix?
No. I recently heard someone ask this question and all I can say is, you have to start somewhere. While it’s true that some pay-TV providers do have Netflix built into their boxes, you don’t…