Sometimes you just don’t want to wake someone up, right? Sometimes you want to watch TV by yourself, in the middle of the night. We all do it. The key is having the technology behind you.
Bluetooth headphones are the answer, of course. Bluetooth is a well-established technology that gives you the ability to use practically wireless headphones on the market. It’s found in cars, phones, and a lot of other devices. But it’s not found in DIRECTV hardware for the most part. The only Bluetooth-capable device as I write this in early 2023 is the DIRECTV Stream box. There’s no satellite hardware that supports it directly.
Are you out of luck?
Absolutely not. All you need is a Bluetooth transmitter.
Bluetooth transmitters take regular audio out and transmit it as a Bluetooth capable signal. Yes, it’s an extra little black box in your entertainment system, but that’s not a big deal, right? Connect it to your DIRECTV receiver, pair it with your headphones, and you’re all set.
Here’s what you’ll need
You’ll need a Bluetooth transmitter. You can get these almost anywhere you shop for audio accessories online. Make sure that it’s a transmitter, not a receiver. A receiver is designed to get information from a Bluetooth headset and that’s not going to help you at all.
The Bluetooth transmitter you want will have the ability to take stereo line inputs from an audio source. It may have two RCA-style jacks on it, or a place for a cable that translates out a 1/8″ headphone jack into two RCAs. This will give you the best possible sound.
If your DIRECTV box doesn’t have the traditional red and white RCA jacks on it, you’re not alone. Most DIRECTV equipment made in the last ten years doesn’t. However, there’s generally a round jack that says A/V out somewhere on the back. That’s what you’ll need. Well, that and the right cable.
This cable, available from Solid Signal, will solve your problems. It works with any H25 receiver or Genie client to give you those RCA connections you’ll need. It’s the solution you won’t find anywhere else. Connect it to the receiver and the Bluetooth transmitter, and you’re in business.
Tons more stuff at Solid Signal
SolidSignal.com is your source for the same parts and accessories you’ll find on DIRECTV installers’ trucks. We have everything from small adapters to massive commercial installation parts. And it’s all in one place, at the best prices! Even better, we have the expertise on hand to help you when you need help. Call our offices in Novi, Michigan, and you’ll get real trained DIRECTV techs ready to help. We’re here for you before, during and after the sale. We have the expertise you need. Best of all, the tech support is free. Our corporate offices don’t employ script readers and we won’t send you to an overseas facility. We’ll do everything we can to take care of you.
So, call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day!
