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Re: Is it true that DirecTV is going to DROP the Weather Channel?

You can download the American Red Cross Hurricane and severe storm app and they will do the same thing for free.

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can I hookup router directly to cable?

My house is pre-wired.  I have whole home set and have genie 44 and is set up wireless.  The signal strength is fair, would like to improve that good or excellent. ?Can I use the decca receiver hook it...

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Genie going into screensaver mode?

Hello, I am a new subscriber, 3 months since new install. I have the Genie HR44-500, and 3 Genie Mini C41-100. The problem I am having has only been happening for the last month. The Genie mini in my...

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Re: can I hookup router directly to cable?

Yes, you need a DECA with its power supply

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Re: Genie going into screensaver mode?

First thing to try is resetting the Genie using the red button behind the access card door.

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Program remote to control sound bar?

Can I program my genie remote to control my Sony sound bar? I have the sound bar hooked up via optical digital cable through the tv. I have a LG plasma tv. Thanks for any hep you can provide.

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Re: Program remote to control sound bar?

Start by providing the receiver and remote model number

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HR24 500 remote code for RC64R remote.

I just got a HR24 500 and would like to  use the old RC64R as a second remote but I can't locate the code. 

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RC71 Remote and Samsung Sound Bar

I have a RC71 remote and I'm trying to control a Samsung Sound Bar HW-FM45 with the remote. It will control the volume. And when I press "off" it will shut off the genie, tv, and the sound bar. When I...

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Re: Genie going into screensaver mode?

Thanks for the reply. I have hit that reset button a few times hoping it would help. Doesn't. I have also unplugged the unit and let it sit for a while. No change.

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Re: Why is Genie telling me my download speed is too slow to watch On Demand

I have a Genie HR44-200 and using a WiFi connection via a new Linksys EA6300 wireless router.   I appreciate any insight you might have to offer.

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Re: Hi-Res Photos Are Blurry On HR20

Media Share was the very first feature that utilized the networking ability of the then new HR20 DVR.  That was some years ago and the feature has been in Beta every since.  It is a rudimentary program...

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Re: Why is Genie telling me my download speed is too slow to watch On Demand

As a test, open your guide to channel 1239 and select a music program.  Try the watch now option and see if it works any better.  The point is that on occasion one of the servers (VOD channels) will...

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Re: why does the back (previous) button not work now?

The H25 is a receiver and has a single tuner.  There is no way it can keep track of what you're asking of it.

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Re: DIRECTV2PC vs. Genie Mini

The Directv2PC software is very reliable if installed on the right computer.  It will provide full 1080i HD playback of recorded material from a HD DVR such as the Genie.  The program is very fussy...

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Re: On Demand Programming

Yes, on your computer go to www.speedtest.net and run a download speed test, post back the results.

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Re: GENIE- Returning Customer - record 5 AND watch 3 additional live programs?

My question was aimed at the original poster in this thread.  And, my point is that with a Genie most folks record everything and watch the recordings so they can fast forward through commercials.

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Re: One Genie client, 2 TV's

The problem with using one HDMI and one component connection is that if the HDMI connected TV is off, there will be no response to the HDMI handshake query and thus the receiver will shut down all...

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Re: DECA Wireless Adapter not detecting a network

They say that $50 saved is $50 earned so you did good.  Enjoy your system.

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Re: Crude Genie Wiring Schematic

SWM stands for single wire Multiswitch, and in most installations it resides in the LNB arm of the dish.  The SWM creates eight "channels" in the coax and uses those channels to send independent...

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