YES YOU CAN: Control 4 DIRECTV receivers with one remote
And the funny thing is, you always could. If you’re looking to cut down on the number of remotes you use, you don’t need to buy a fancy universal remote or matrix switcher. You just…
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Why upgrade to DIRECTV Genie?
If you’re still on the sidelines, this is definitely the time to look at the DIRECTV Genie system. If you’re still holding onto hardware from 2010 because you think it’s better or easier to understand, the…
Mobile DVR service with a DIRECTV HR24? Don’t count on it
Let’s set the record straight. A few other enthusiast sites have reported that it’s possible to use DIRECTV’s Mobile DVR service with an HR24 DVR. The results are said to be pretty bad, but at least you…
BIG HBO/CINEMAX FREE PREVIEW this weekend!
It’s that time again… Get ready to fire up those DVRs as HBO and Cinemax are free all weekend for DIRECTV subscribers! If you’ve ever been curious about Game of Thrones, Veep, or Vice Principals, this is your time to…
PERFECT TIMING: MLB Network free preview now… through the weekend
Hail the lords of offseason baseball because all of you, even those without MLB Network in your programming packages, will get the chance to see the playoff games. The network is offering a free preview across…
DIRECTV launches two Hurricane Matthew channels
Be safe out there. DIRECTV has launched two severe weather channels for those looking for information on Hurricane Matthew. Here are the details from their press release: The Severe Weather Mix on 361-1 (Replacing the…
OPINION: DIRECTV by any other name?
At some point, I suppose it could happen. The DIRECTV name could go away, in favor of “AT&T Entertainment.” I was pretty confident a year ago that the DIRECTV name would survive in the short term, and…
NICE AND EASY: Explain what a DECA is?
It’s confusing. You hear this all the time with DIRECTV folks, “DECA this, DECA that, DECA DECA DECA.” We’ve tried to make it easy with our Guide to Coax Networking, and a few years ago I made…
DIRECTV adds Estrella TV nationally
Who says DIRECTV isn’t adding HD channels? OK, so maybe they’re not adding the ones you want… but just today DIRECTV turned on Estrella TV for those who have the En Español package. It’s on channel 442. It’s…
Will Netflix 4K EVER be as good as DIRECTV 4K?
Never say never but… the truth is that Netflix’s 4K isn’t that special. If you do have an HDR TV you will get darker blacks and brighter colors with Netflix, but you’ll still have an image…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Come “GO” with me
If you’ve been reading the blog, you’ve probably noticed that DIRECTV rolled out its Mobile DVR product a few weeks ago, giving Genie DVR users the ability to stream and offload their recordings to mobile device….
NICE AND EASY: Can you get international and 4K programming at the same time on DIRECTV?
Not yet. (As of fall 2016.) If you need a separate dish for your international programming package, you won’t be able to combine it with the new 4K dish from DIRECTV. It’s a little difficult to…
DIRECTV Sports Mix is better than ever
I think DIRECTV’s mix channels are awesome. They do special ones for most major events as well as dedicated channels for NFL, MLB and others. Over the years they’ve turned into very solidly performing ways to…
DIRECTV Cinema… still better than Netflix
Streaming is great but having the content on a hard drive will almost always beat it. I don’t deny that I stream a lot, but sometimes I’m a little put off by the quality. So-called “HD”…
Do DIRECTV receivers have a “sleep” mode?
Well, not really, but sort of. If you want to fall asleep in front of the TV, you’ll probably want to use your TV’s sleep timer instead. However, you can save a little energy by…