20 Tuners from a SWM-16! It can be done!
DIRECTV’s SWM Technology is awesome. With just a pair of wires, you can run 16 receivers. But what if you have 17? That’s kind of a pain, right? I mean that would mean another whole SWM…
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What dish do you need for DIRECTV HD service?
Our tech support department is often asked what dish is needed for DIRECTV service. DIRECTV has had many dishes through the years, but today, only the Slimline series will work with DIRECTV’s HD channels. Slimline-3 The Slimline-3 is…
DIRECTV Receiver showing “Regular Schedule” in the guide? Here’s what to do
Our new guide gives you all the tools you need to figure out guide data problems with your DIRECTV equipment. You don’t have to live with “Regular Schedule” anymore and you might not have to replace…
TIP: “Reset Everything” if nothing else works
If you’re at the end of your rope and nothing has helped you with a misbehaving DIRECTV receiver, try doing a “Reset Everything.” Sure, this procedure will wipe out your recordings, torpedo your channel lists, and…
TIP: How to program your Genie Remote (RC71) to work with older DIRECTV receivers
Are you loving the RC71 Genie Remote that came with your HR44 Genie DVR or C41 Genie Mini Client? Do you love it so much that you want to use it for your older DIRECTV receivers as well? Here’s the…
Solid Signal’s HANDS ON Review: DIRECTV SWM-13 LNB
So easy to install, there was almost no need for a review. DIRECTV’s latest outdoor hardware makes installation easy and takes away the need to run extra lines and an external SWM. It’s the DIRECTV…
Solid Signal’s Hands On Review: DIRECTV’s new TVApps, now in HD!
DIRECTV’s TV Apps have always been a bit of a mixed bag. There were a lot of apps available but not all of them were really high in quality. Their servers were frequently overloaded and…
Solid Signal’s Hands on Review: DIRECTV C41W Wireless Genie Client
It’s the number one question our support department gets: “Is there a wireless client?” and until today, the answer has always been “No.” We’re proud to give you our exclusive review of the DIRECTV C41W Wireless…
NICE AND EASY: Install an HR44 Genie DVR
Here’s a nice, easy diagram showing the most common install scenario for HR44 Genie DVRs. Do you have a specific installation need? Post it here and we’ll help!
Learn all about “Tuner Math”
As we all move from single-tuner and dual-tuner DVRs to new super DVRs like the DIRECTV HR34 Genie, our systems get more and more complex. Even if you’re not a hobbyist you might want to understand a…
What’s new in the DIRECTV RC66 remote?
Can you tell the difference between these two remotes? They look oddly similar. In fact, they look pretty much like every DIRECTV remote made in the last 10 years, right? Sure, these are backlit remotes, but…
NICE AND EASY: Comparing the HR34 and HR44 Genie DVRs
A lot of folks want a simple answer: What does the HR44 have that the HR34 doesn’t? Here’s the quick and easy answer: External, user-replaceable power supply Internal Wi-Fi (for internet connection) RF compatibility with RC71…
TIP: How to install an HR44 Genie DVR
Here’s a nice, easy diagram showing the most common install scenario for HR44 Genie DVRs. Do you have a specific installation need? Post it here and we’ll help!
The old way of watching cable is going away forever
Clear QAM. Seems like just a few weeks ago you learned what it was. Now comes the stark realization that it’s going away forever. We gave you a hint of that information way back in October when…
TIP: Connect your Genie to the internet without a Cinema Connection Kit!
Special thanks to forum member PhoenixAZ for this tip! You know you want to connect your DVR to the internet. There’s just so much good stuff out there. On Demand, YouTube videos, Pandora… it gives you…