Satellite TV

Forum discussion tagged with Satellite TV.
  1. B

    Solved! How to wire new house for Dish TV

    We are building a new house and want to have wiring in place for satellite TV so that, when we move in we don't have to let satellite company string wires throughout. We currently have Dish in our existing house and will proabably remain with them. How should we wire? Coax from where dish...
  2. A

    Solved! How do I connect my Samsung Smart TV (QN75Q7F) to a satellite dish?

    Hello, I have a Samsung Smart TV, and I have set up a satellite dish and set the frequencies, found the channels and everything through an external receiver. But I've heard that these TVs have their own built-in receivers. I have connected the cable directly to my one connect and in the live tv...
  3. G

    Essential Sky Q Tips and Tricks

    Get to know your next-gen TV system, with these essential Sky Q tips and tricks. Essential Sky Q Tips and Tricks : Read more
  4. N

    Solved! Splitting the Dish Netwrok Satellite input signal to four locations.

    I would like to be able to split the coax cable coming in from my dish network dish and have it connected to 4 locations in the bedroom where I can then move my receiver to any of the 4 locations and have it work. What kind of splitter do I need? The receiver will only be connected to 1 location...
  5. T

    I have 5.1 sound fore satellite tv and on demand but cannot get Netflix to play 5.1

    I have 5.1 sound on everything from tv box to Bose but l can not get Netflix 5.1 just pcm
  6. W

    Solved! I have motorhome in Canada and travel to USA six months.

    Can I get direct satellite tv and internet in my motorhome in Canada and traveling in USA for six months
  7. R

    Legally Sharing Dish Signal

    I live in an area where there is no cable TV access. (Yes, in 2018 America this is still possible.) We currently have DISH Network TV and AT&T DSL Internet. My house is surrounded by trees. As they grow, we are losing access to some of our DISH channels. A technician was here today and said that...
  8. B

    replacing satellite TV and cutting the cord

    I live in the Houston, TX area. Can I replace my satellite dish with a outdoor digital antenna and service all of my home's TV with the one antenna? I have 4 directv receivers currently in my home.
  9. M

    Sound on HTS from Freesat

    Can I connect my Humax 1100s so the sound comes through my Sony DAV-DZ230/DZ231. I have Sony Bravia KDL-32w40xx. I have HDMI connection from Humax to TV and from HTS to TV. Also have a scart from HTS to TV. We did have a sky system on scart to TV and this would give us sound through the HTS...
  10. henrytcasey

    What Is DirecTV Now? Packages, Channels and More

    DirecTV Now allows users to ditch the dish and cable box for a live TV experience they can take everywhere. Here's everything potential subscribers need to know. What Is DirecTV Now? Packages, Channels and More : Read more
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    Using Satellite tv and Digital converter box at the same time

    I have a samsung smart tv and I have direct tv service. The direct tv box is connected to my tv with A/V cables. However I also have a converter box with a satellite to watch some channels that are in different languages. My problem is I can't connect the A/V cables from the converter box to the...
  12. mprospero

    How to Control Your TV with Alexa

    You can use Amazon's voice assistant to control your TV, look for programs, actors, and even control your DVR. Here's how to set it up. How to Control Your TV with Alexa : Read more
  13. R

    System connections for satellite TV sound

    Hi Guys, I have a Yamaha RX-V671 sound system, a VU+ Duo 2 satellite receiver and a Samsung Smart TV. How should I connect them to Get the sound Rønning through my Yamaha Speakers?
  14. S

    Cutting my satellite tv...help!

    I am giving up my satellite tv service. I bought a multi-directional OTA antenna and intend to remove my rooftop dish and mount the antenna to the existing arm. I have 4 cables (RG60) to connect to the antenna...one to each tv in my house. Can you help me with what I need to get to hook up...
  15. R

    Cable tv on apple tv box

    I there any way to connect a regular satellite tv or cable tv network with apple tv
  16. G

    Dish vs. DirectTV: Which Satellite Service Wins?

    We compare Dish and DirecTV based on pricing, channels, exclusives and other perks to help you decide which TV service is best. Dish vs. DirectTV: Which Satellite Service Wins? : Read more
  17. M

    Trying to stream to an older TV

    I have an older Vizio tv with an input that I don't recognize. It is a circular multi-pin port. I want to disconnect to satellite TV but want to be able to stream on the Vizio if possible from my wireless internet.
  18. E

    Satellite and OTA into one port?

    I have a TV with one open coaxial port. Is it possible to plug-in DirecTV and an over the air antenna into the same port? Could I use a coaxial cable splitter, combiner, or Diplexer? I've already tried plugging the antenna into the input on the back of the DirecTV receiver, didn't work...
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    Solved! How can I use my California based DirecTV DVR in my Florida location?

    I have 2 directv accounts in two different states. I want to take the DVR from California and use it in FL where I have service as well. I added my California DVR into my Florida location but I am receiving an error (771) saying there is an issue communicating with the satellite dish. My...
  20. K

    My HD satellite receiver went out, got new sat receiver. Now have vertical line,pixelation

    My HD satellite receiver went out (failed equipment) , got new sat receiver. Now have one magenta vertical line in my HDTV 1080 led. It is on the left side looking at the tv. I read this was this caused by my old failed satellite receiver. Old receiver kept having power failures and would shut...