A maximum of 8 Genie Clients can be activated on the same DIRECTV
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Can you have more than one DIRECTV Genie?
Sadly, DIRECTV does not allow for more than one Genie activation on each account. If you have an HR54 Genie, they at least let you have other non-Genie receivers, but with an HS17, that's the only device you can have on your account other than the clients.
How many Genie Minis can you have?
You can connect up to 8 clients to your Genie. It doesn't matter whether they are wired or wireless, but you can't connect more than 8. However, there's a little more to it than that. If you have an older Genie, models HR44 or HR54, only 3 can be active at any one time.
How many DIRECTV receivers can you have?
There's no limit at all to the number of traditional receivers or DVRs you can use. However, you may need to upgrade your dish to support more than 20 tuners if you have installed the most common dish.
How much does it cost to add a DIRECTV Genie?
The only charges are receiver services. Since the Genie is DirecTV's Advance Whole Home HDDVR then you pay for HD, DVR, and Whole Home DVR services ($10, $10, $3). These cover the account and are not charged per TV.
How much does it cost to add another Genie Mini?
$7/mo.DIRECTV equipment feesFeePriceWhat it's forGenie Mini Wireless Receiver$7/mo. ea.Adding 2+ wireless receivers to your packageGenie 2 bridge fee$99Upgrading to the new Genie 2Equipment non-return fee$45–$135Fee for not returning equipment (varies by device)1 more row
How do I add another Genie Mini?
Select Settings > Whole-Home > Manage Clients > Add Clients. Return to the TV where you connected the Genie Mini. Use the remote to select Continue and enter the PIN when prompted. Select Add a New Location.
Does DIRECTV charge for extra receivers?
No Additional TV fee for only 1 receiver. Additional TV fee of $6/mo. for each additional receiver and/or enabled TV.
How much does an extra receiver cost for DIRECTV?
$7/mo.What are My DIRECTV Equipment Fees? DIRECTV new equipment and packages come with free standard professional installation and require a $19.95 one-time activation fee. Additional TVs and receivers are $7/mo. per receiver, and regional sports include a monthly fee of $3 to $8.49.
Do I need a DIRECTV box for every TV?
Yes. You need a supported streaming devices for each TV. Does not have to be box.
What's the difference between DIRECTV Genie and Genie 2?
They connect to the main Genie by a wireless video bridge (WVB) which is a wireless network for DirecTV only. Again nothing to do with internet. Genie-2 (HS17) is currently the only model with the WVB built-in. All other Genies use an external WVB box.
What is the difference between Genie and Genie Mini?
The Genie primary device hooks up to your main TV, while smaller Genie Minis connect other TVs throughout your home. One Genie device is included with any of DIRECTV's base satellite TV packages, and you can add Genie Minis for an added monthly fee per device.
How much does the Genie 2 cost?
Unlike most other TV providers, DIRECTV does not charge an additional fee for its Genie or Genie 2 DVR/receivers. But if you're interested in having DIRECTV on more than one TV, DIRECTV does charge $7 a month for each Genie Mini or Genie Mini Wireless device (but your first Mini Wireless is free with the Genie 2).
What is DIRECTV Genie?
The DIRECTV Genie is the DVR/receiver included with your DIRECTV subscription.
What is a Genie Mini?
The DIRECTV Genie Mini is a device that allows you to extend your DIRECTV service to the other TVs in your home.
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Is the DIRECTV Genie right for you?
DIRECTV has two DVR/receivers: the Genie and the Genie 2. There’s no monthly fee for either device, and you get to choose the one you want. The standard Genie stores 200 hours and has five tuners (simultaneous recordings). The Genie 2 has stronger stats (450 hours, seven tuners) and exclusively wireless connectivity—so no cable clutter.
DIRECTV Genie specs and features
Let’s run down the main features of the Genie and Genie 2: storage, tuners, whole-home TV, the DIRECTV app, and more.
Final take
The DIRECTV Genie and Genie 2 DVR/receivers have enough storage and simultaneous recordings to satisfy most users, and they’re certainly worth the price (free with your DIRECTV subscription). But we wish that the Genies had built-in streaming apps, native voice control, and none of those pesky activation fees.
DIRECTV Genie DVR FAQ
The DIRECTV Genie is the DVR/receiver included with your DIRECTV subscription.
Methodology
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