The DIRECTV website says you can use a HR44, HR54 and HS17 with Gemini but I have read elsewhere that they are only installing Geminis with HR54s and HS17s."MysteryMan" I saw this did not see if you could use a hr44 dvr with it can you ?
I have the DIRECTV Protection Plan Premier. After reading your post I called them at 1-855-422-1614 and asked them if there was a charge for upgrading and was told no, there is no charge for upgrading with any of the Protection Plans offered by DIRECTV. They do come with a 24 month renewed agreement. I next asked him if there was a charge for upgrading for those who do not subscribe to the Protection Plan. His answer was it depends on the account (meaning some accounts can get a free upgrade while others cannot)."MysteryMan" I am a 30 year customer of Direct tv l heard you get both Gemini and Recevier free do you ?
It depends on your current DIRECTV equipment. If you do not have a Genie (HR54 or HS17) then the Protection Plan would upgrade you with a Genie (most likely the HS17) and the Gemini. If you are currently using a HR54 they may want to upgrade you with a HS17 and the Gemini or they may let you continue using the HR54 and upgrade you with the Gemini. If you are currently using a HS17 then they will upgrade you with the Gemini."MysteryMan" is this for both Gemini and Recevier ?
There are three Protection Plan packages (DIRECTV Protection Plan...DIRECTV Protection Plan Premier...DIRECTV Protection Plan Premier+ Accidental Damage from Handling). The HR54 debuted in 2015. It has a 1 TB Hard Drive. It can be connected to a TV and works with Receivers, DVRs and Clients. For 4K service it needs a C61K-700 client. It works with one 4K stream at once...The HS17 debuted in 2016. It has a 2 TB Hard Drive. It is a headless server and cannot be connected to a TV. It only works with clients. For 4K service it needs a C61K-700 client. It works with two 4K streams at once...Both are rock solid performers. I have used both the HR54 and the HS17 but prefer the HR54. Only you can decide which is best for your needs. If you decide to upgrade and want the HR54 make sure the service rep puts that in your order. As I have posted earlier there are reports of people getting their upgrades free and others reporting they were charged. Remember, AT&T still owns 70% of DIRECTV and TPG owns 30% of DIRECTV with operational control. And as everyone knows AT&T excels at turning gold into lead.MysteryMan" I am a 30 year customer like I said of Direct tv no
DIRECTV Protection Plan Premier.I do have their highest sub package l heard you can both Gemini and Recevier free do I ask for a swap or an upgrade of my Genie and it should be the hr54 I want and Gemini?
Please, call Directv and ask them about your options. Asking here isn't the right way.MysteryMan" are you saying I should have one of the three plans and
do I ask for a swap or an upgrade of my Genie and it should be the hr54 I want and Gemini?
Before I can give you a answer I need the following. Model numbers of you current DIRECTV equipment (Example: HR54-200, C61K-700). Are you currently subscribing to one of the Protection Plans?MysteryMan" are you saying I should have one of the three plans and
do I ask for a swap or an upgrade of my Genie and it should be the hr54 I want and Gemini?
That I’m aware of but it currently is not ideal for the upcoming sports rights NBC picked up for Peacock if bar operators have to use the modified fire sticks they send, so I’m hoping that will be expanded to DTV distributionFor Premier League, Rugby and Cycling, NBCU already has their own platform for commercial establishments called NBC Sports Pub Pass
They are also owned by comcastThat I’m aware of but it currently is not ideal for the upcoming sports rights NBC picked up for Peacock if bar operators have to use the modified fire sticks they send, so I’m hoping that will be expanded to DTV distribution