“Can I Get a Free DIRECTV Equipment Upgrade?”

Like all things, a DIRECTV Genie upgrade costs money. That’s why we get this question from many DIRECTV customers.

Here’s the truth on free DIRECTV equipment upgrades. While some viewers qualify for a free DIRECTV Genie upgrade, it’s rare. According to DIRECTV’s rules for free hardware, you must have the same number of TVs and you’re already paying DIRECTV’s Advanced Receiver Services fee. If you want to see if you qualify, give us a call. We can walk you through the process before you make your decision.

Upgrade DIRECTV Equipment: Easiest How-To Ever

Many DIRECTV customers have heard about the provider’s plans to phase out standard-definition receivers. As a DIRECTV Authorized Dealer, we’ve helped thousands with their DIRECTV upgrades. We can help you, too. Contact us to see if you qualify for an affordable DIRECTV upgrade with or without a contract extension or DIRECTV protection plan. We’ll also guide you through the upgrade process and get you connected to DIRECTV quickly and easily.

Upgrade Your DIRECTV Receiver

Most people want to upgrade to DIRECTV’s HD or 4K programming. Are you one of them? If so, you might not be able to swap out your previous-generation equipment and replace it with something else. You’ll have to upgrade to Single-Wire Multiswitch (SWM) technology instead. You need SWM technology for all DIRECTV upgrades, including upgrades to HD or 4K Ultra HD. That’s why getting SWM is so important.

How to Upgrade a DIRECTV DVR

You do this by replacing it with DIRECTV’s Genie satellite receiver and DVR. This equipment is light years ahead of your previous-generation hardware. How does Genie technology compare to your DIRECTV DVR? Here are some of the things that you only can do with a DIRECTV Genie:

  • Record five programs at the same time
  • Record up to 200 hours of HD
  • Watch TV in other rooms without DVRs to easily pause live TV or watch on-demand content
  • Use smart TVs or wireless clients instead of large, clunky receivers
  • Use tiny, silent DIRECTV clients that save energy

You can’t do any of this with older DIRECTV DVR equipment. That’s why you should upgrade to DIRECTV Genie. Did we mention that DIRECTV is phasing out its older DVR equipment? Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Get ahead of the game by upgrading to DIRECTV Genie today!

Getting the Most from Your DIRECTV Service

So, if you’re wondering how to upgrade DIRECTV to Genie, the answer is simple. Pick up the phone and call Solid Signal. If you want to know how to upgrade DIRECTV to HD or 4K, the answer is the same. Call us at 888-233-7563 and talk to one of our trained technicians who’ll help you with your DIRECTV upgrade. You can also fill out the form below and send it to us. One of our techs will be in touch!

About the Author

Jake Buckler
Jake Buckler is a cord-cutter, consumer electronics geek, and Celtic folk music fan. Those qualities, and his writing experience, helped him land a copywriting gig at Signal Group, LLC. He also contributes to The Solid Signal Blog.