🆕 DIRECTV GEMINI RECEIVER UNBOX AND REVIEW

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @KDHolley
    @KDHolley 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for posting this video. I'm wondering if you can still get to the directv mix channels (199, 200, 205, 720) and 4k channels (103, 104) with the Gemini?

  • @johnjett1673
    @johnjett1673 Год назад +5

    I have had this box for a while now and it works great! The picture is also great! I have a gut feeling you’re doing something wrong.just play around with it for a while. because I have a smart TV also and do not have this issue.

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Thanks! Issue resolved now. I just had to do ‘the reboot’! 😊

    • @BigSmoove77x
      @BigSmoove77x Год назад

      Yes me too I love my direct tv dish network is ass

    • @Jaimechristopher
      @Jaimechristopher Месяц назад

      @@GodisGreatt DIRECTV Local Channel Connector Kit Works In San Luis Arizona Searching Mexican Local Channels (XHLRT-TDT And XHRCS-TDT San Luis Río Colorado Sonora) Including XHLRT: Canal 5 (Channel 5.1), Las Estrellas (Channel 2.1) And XHRCS: Telemax Sonora (Channel 15.1) With Gemini (Satellite TV Version) But It Need Genie 2 (HS17) In Order Make It Work (Note: On Demand Is Not Available When Using The Antenna And Local Channels Via The Antenna Is Not Available In The DIRECTV App)

  • @Diatron81
    @Diatron81 Год назад +1

    What’s your Sony XR model ?
    I have Sony XR X90J 65” and DIRECTV Streaming app it’s not working properly, ( judder )

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Same model, but what is the issue you’re having with it?

  • @lx93racer
    @lx93racer 10 месяцев назад

    If i upgrade from the mini genies to this does the wiring all work as in can i unplug from the back of the mini and use the same wires just to plug in and go?

  • @greghatfield2476
    @greghatfield2476 Год назад +2

    So the Gemini is running the same software that's on the Genie? Gemini looks exactly like my Directv Stream box. I hope they put that software on the boxes for Dtv Stream

  • @malechoc
    @malechoc Год назад +2

    can you expand the storage? for example add a flash drive

  • @keithwalker5078
    @keithwalker5078 Год назад +12

    you blew it when you said you were going to swap out genie for this one and NOT what instruction say to do at all and when I did what you said it's hooked up but TV won't come on and NOTHING is happening. that was the whole reason I was watching to see how you swapped out the units and you simply blew right by it.

    • @KML901
      @KML901 Год назад

      Right! I can't find any videos or instructions on how to swap out a Genie Mini for a wired Gemini with Genie 2 DVR. Is it simply plug in the Gemini in the exact same way the Mini was? I want to install it myself but without instructions, I don't want to try it.

  • @shortydaniel1
    @shortydaniel1 Год назад +2

    How is this an upgrade from the direct TV stream box? Features look the same accept now you can do 4k with the box. Other than that looks exactly the same as the DirecTV stream box. Don't know what's different between that and the DirecTV via internet option and the Gemini box

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      If you have a non Smart TV, you can now utilize Apps like Netflix, HBOMAX, Paramount, etc. through Gemini. Prior to this, or with Genie, you could only hdmi dongle, TiVo, cast, or mickey mouse to access your streaming accounts.

    • @shortydaniel1
      @shortydaniel1 Год назад +2

      @@GodisGreatt this is not true because I have a direct TV stream box and I can access all my streaming apps and all my cable channels. The DirecTV stream box is what they offered before the new Gemini box. The genie is what was offered with DirecTV satellite

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      @@shortydaniel1okay, this video was intended for audiences upgrading from Genie. I misread your question and was not specific enough to make the point about the Genie. You’re absolutely right about the stream box, but the Gemini is newly marketed to Genie users. TFS!

  • @cindyfarmer7720
    @cindyfarmer7720 11 месяцев назад

    Can you use it on a regular direct tv box not the genie

  • @robh063
    @robh063 Год назад +1

    I'm confused. If I have a Amazon Fire tv that gives me all the apps or allows me to get whatever apps I want, and I have voice input and I can watch Direct TV Stream using the app, what advantage do I have using the Gemini box?

  • @michealj9936
    @michealj9936 Год назад +1

    Does the new Gemini replace my existing HR-54 Genie? Or does it take the place of the 4K mini client?
    If it’s stand alone how many tuners or maybe better phrased does it record to the cloud and how many channels can it record simultaneously?Also in this scenario what happens to the other two places where I have 4k mini clients that pull their signal by using a tuner from my HR-54 Genie 1?

    • @carloso5910official
      @carloso5910official Год назад

      It takes the place of a Client

    • @michealj9936
      @michealj9936 Год назад

      @@carloso5910official Thank you!!

    • @elpidioplaza5181
      @elpidioplaza5181 Год назад +1

      The Gemini receiver still needs the Genie receiver. It doesn't work without the server (in case of the satellite DIRECTV). Therefore, it only replaces the client or the Genie mini.

  • @OrlandoMartinez-us3ky
    @OrlandoMartinez-us3ky 5 месяцев назад

    So it needs to be directly connected to the internet box?

  • @90046
    @90046 4 месяца назад

    Can you use the RC82V remote fromm direct tv on a hiscensce roku tv

  • @christophermattox3972
    @christophermattox3972 Месяц назад

    So this device is a client receiver, right? I also wonder does this device have the talking guide feature also. Keep up the great work. You have a wonderful radio voice because I do radio also.

  • @Drums-yz4ss
    @Drums-yz4ss Год назад

    You mention "add client to the top of the tower". What tower? I have a directv dvr in one room and a satellite in another. Don't see any tower. Do I have have genie? This is confusing.

    • @KML901
      @KML901 Год назад

      The "tower" is the Genie 2 DVR, if you don't have DVR capability then you won't have the tower.

  • @greghatfield2476
    @greghatfield2476 Год назад +1

    Does that Gemini box have "tuners" like the Genie box? I think the Genie has like 5-6 tuners (buffers)

    • @carloso5910official
      @carloso5910official Год назад

      No. They’re clients that connect wirelessly to either a Genie 2 or Genie with Wireless Video Bridge.

  • @bdamia
    @bdamia Год назад

    This is from DirectTV themselves...Can I use a Gemini by itself? For customers connecting to DIRECTV service via satellite, Gemini cannot receive DIRECTV programming or respond to DVR commands without being connected to the Genie. For customers connecting to DIRECTV service via Internet, no other device is required.

  • @Ray-fm3ek
    @Ray-fm3ek Год назад

    I don't see the need for Gemini when Sony Bravia offers same apps ability?

  • @carloso5910official
    @carloso5910official Год назад

    I don’t know what a new DIRECTV Genie HD-DVR with Gemini firmware included and the Gemini Voice Remote could look like.
    One thing: Since this wouldn’t be based on the Genie 2, it can also support older HD-DVRs.
    I have thought of this as bringing back the original model of DVRs used until the HR54, where the big DVR receiver (in this case, this new DIRECTV Genie DVR I am thinking of with Gemini firmware installed) would be the main box for the Whole Home DVR system and also allow non-client boxes to work.
    I mean, it would basically have 2TB of DVR storage, around 6-10 tuners, the Gemini Voice Remote, Gemini firmware installed, and what else.
    Because this doesn’t have a Wireless Video Bridge inside the DVR itself due to the fact that it brings back the original model, if more Gemini’s are included in a customer's install, then either a separate Wireless Video Bridge or Ethernet Coax Adapter would also be included.
    Maybe if the H26K is rolled out to residential customers, they can also upgrade it to have Gemini firmware and also work with the new DIRECTV Genie HD-DVR that has Gemini firmware installed.

  • @kennethkuehnl2588
    @kennethkuehnl2588 Год назад +1

    TY for your video. For additional TVs would I need an additional receiver?

  • @trainroomgary
    @trainroomgary Год назад +3

    I use this similar system with Direct TV Scream / Works great 🚂

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      I think it’s the same system to be honest. 👍🏽

    • @greghatfield2476
      @greghatfield2476 Год назад

      @@GodisGreatt Same box--except the Gemini runs the Genie software......Dtv Stream has its own software. Hope they bring that Genie software to my Dtv Stream box

    • @BryanGibbs-nh9uq
      @BryanGibbs-nh9uq Год назад

      I have DirecTV streaming devices on an Android box and Fire Stick, they work fine. I bought a G71KW-400 so I can go to the channels directly instead of scrolling but I keep getting Code 201. I logged out of the other devices and logged back in successfully except this crazy DirecTV streaming device. Any suggestion?

  • @MylesTech
    @MylesTech 7 месяцев назад

    so i just login to my account on the box?

  • @AMPTechGrade
    @AMPTechGrade Год назад +2

    FINALLY, they added the satellite feeds to the DirectvStream platform. I was waiting YEARS for this, I wonder if the tv app works with the satellite feeds

  • @pat9080
    @pat9080 Год назад +2

    That’s the old box for Direct TV Stream. I was using that one for 2 years. The new one looks like the google dongle that plug into the hdmi port

    • @CedsMotoVlog
      @CedsMotoVlog Год назад

      That's what we call the GEMINI AIR. looks like a dongle plug at hdmi directly so it can be out of sight

  • @GodisGreatt
    @GodisGreatt  Год назад +1

    Note: For some reason the audio was delayed in some parts of the video once uploaded to RUclips. Apologies for the confusion at 6:32- 6:38😅

    • @robertkomisar1638
      @robertkomisar1638 Год назад +1

      I quit DTV after 28 years today because they would not send me one of these.
      The 4K solution is what I was after so I could stream the 4K channels and not have to hardwire a genie mini for channels DTV offers in 4K.
      They let me walk which is so infuriating that they didn't give a damn.
      All of my equipment is going back and all billing has stopped as of today.
      Just FYI-I have been a beta tester for them for years.
      These Gemini boxes have been spread nationally but I am not "the correct customer type to receive yet".
      Bogus as hell.

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Wow, that’s crazy.

  • @jameskelly9457
    @jameskelly9457 Месяц назад

    I thought you were going to show us how to connect it. I have old DirectTV DVR with Dish. This didn’t help at all.

  • @DavidKlingler-s6l
    @DavidKlingler-s6l Год назад

    Do u need a wifi router to run this?

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Yes. You need wifi or high speed internet connection

  • @robertdesmond6194
    @robertdesmond6194 Год назад

    Problem is that it's powered by Android. Rather have Direct Tv Stream through Roku for less time between actual live and stream time.

  • @ilnyaqualan
    @ilnyaqualan Год назад +3

    I would love it if the DirecTV Stream version of this box had the full Genie-style interface.

    • @greghatfield2476
      @greghatfield2476 Год назад

      The Gemini box is the Dtv Stream box, with different software (Genie) They are combining the two services starting April 6--I hope they put the Genie (Gemini) software on our Dtv Stream boxes.

    • @shortydaniel1
      @shortydaniel1 Год назад +1

      Do you think they will be up dating existing DirecTV stream boxes with the genie software just like the genie is

    • @AMPTechGrade
      @AMPTechGrade Год назад

      @@shortydaniel1 I hope not. I like the stream interface more than the genie one

    • @thedude2897
      @thedude2897 Год назад

      @@greghatfield2476 Directv is selling the so called Gemini's through the Directv Stream account. Since they offer 14 days to ship them back I attempted to order one and see what I would get. They are still shipping out old ATT Osprey devices from 2020. All they are doing it renaming the boxes as Gemini's and false advertising.

    • @Simon_Cow
      @Simon_Cow Год назад +1

      I'm confused, will I be able to sign in to the new Gemini box using my Directtv Stream account like with my Osprey box or is this new Gemini box only for directv satellite users?

  • @livelaughglow4682
    @livelaughglow4682 Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @bdamia
    @bdamia Год назад

    I thought the new GEMINI was not to replace the older GENIE but to work in conjunction with it. I think you did this wrong...anybody??

    • @KML901
      @KML901 Год назад

      Problem is, too many things are called Genie, the Genie mini is a client off the the Genie 2 DVR. The Gemini would replace a Genie Mini and still connect to the Genie 2. Confusing.

  • @billbill4040
    @billbill4040 Год назад

    Remote buttons are flush hard to find.... Bad bed design

  • @marcushoward5919
    @marcushoward5919 5 месяцев назад

    The reason why his hall of famer is because Steph and klay

  • @taiwanarnold5927
    @taiwanarnold5927 Год назад +2

    Direct tv stream and U verse tv should merge together

    • @insainllama
      @insainllama Год назад

      DIRECTV stream is the replacement for U-Verse TV. U-Verse has been phased out by AT&T.

    • @taiwanarnold5927
      @taiwanarnold5927 Год назад

      @insainllama no it hasn't I still got I had for 12 years now not yet until we get an E mail from them then it will be phased out to the customers

  • @lonewolf5316
    @lonewolf5316 Год назад +2

    so not worth the 1 year contract

  • @CodyTLump
    @CodyTLump 12 дней назад

    You need a google account to use this? If that’s true what a crappy implementation.

  • @chrislange2170
    @chrislange2170 Год назад +2

    Very bad audio levels. Makes your video unwatchable.

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Audio suggestions are more than welcome. I was using my wireless headset so that I could multitask… (Plantronics Voyager Focus UC)

  • @lv_raiders_7022
    @lv_raiders_7022 Год назад +2

    The recording on your video is awful

    • @GodisGreatt
      @GodisGreatt  Год назад

      Audio suggestions are more than welcome. I was using my wireless headset so that I could multitask… (Plantronics Voyager Focus UC)