What kind of DVR does directv have?
What is the DIRECTV Genie HD DVR? DIRECTV Genie, available only from DIRECTV, is a state-of-the-art HD DVR that lets you enjoy full HD DVR service in every room of your home – without needing a separate receiver DVR in every room. Learn more about the DIRECTV Genie HD DVR and Genie Mini.
What are the different types of directv receivers?
DIRECTV Receivers
- DIRECTV Genie. The Company’s latest product and one of the most up to date and innovative tools, Genie provides for 4K programming on 4K TVs.
- Genie Lite.
- DIRECTV HD DVR Receiver.
- TiVo™ HD DVR.
- DIRECTV Standard DVR.
Can I buy a directv receiver on my own?
No, you cannot buy a new receiver and swap your old card into it.
Can I use an old directv DVR?
DIRECTV DVRs can’t be used for over-the-air reception. They can’t be used for other services. If you don’t have to return them, you can strip the hard drives out but remember that they’ve been sitting in your dusty entertainment center for years. Those drives could fail at any time.
How many hours can my DirecTV DVR record?
Storage capacity — which DVR holds more?
| DISH Hopper 3 | DIRECTV Genie |
|---|---|
| Storage capacity 2 TB hard drive | Storage capacity 1 TB hard drive |
| Recording hours 2,000 hours SD 500 hours HD | Recording hours 500 hours SD 200 hours HD |
| Expandable storage Yes | Expandable storage Yes |
How much is a DVR from DirecTV?
How much does the new DIRECTV DVR service cost? The subscription fee for DIRECTV DVR service is now $4.99 per month and is waived for all TOTAL CHOICE® PREMIER package customers.
Do all DIRECTV receivers have DVR?
Every DIRECTV package includes one free Genie DVR and standard professional installation. If you add services, you may incur additional charges. The Genie, Genie 2, and Genie Minis are all DIRECTV satellite receivers. All you need is one Genie HD DVR and you can record up to 5 shows at once.
Can I still use my DirecTV DVR without service?
Actually, there is. Disconnect the DVR from the dish, phone line and any network connection before contacting DirecTV to cancel or suspend service. The DVR will never get a non-authorized message, and recordings will still be viewable.
Are old DirecTV receivers worth anything?
In some cases, a perfectly good receiver or DVR (like a DIRECTV H21 or HR20) will be yours to keep because it’s too old to refurbish. At that point you should feel comfortable selling it at a fair price, since there’s nothing wrong with it and it can still be used in any current system.
How much does it cost to add DVR to DirecTV?
The DIRECTV DVR service fee for each additional DIRECTV Recorder unit is included in the $4.99 DIRECTV monthly fee for each additional receiver*. If you subscribe to the TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER package, your DIRECTV DVR service is free, no matter how many receivers you have.