Adding a Receiver to DirecTv

sdianel wrote:
Note: after you activate the receiver, if there is no usage or power to the receiver in 30 days you will need to reset it. You can reset it online.

Usage is not necessary, but it is necessary to have power and be hooked to the satellite antenna. I keep a receiver in the RV, and for years, every time we went camping I had to call to reactivate the receiver. When I installed a 50/30/20 amp pedestal at home, I also ran a coax from my home satellite antenna. Now, whenever I am parked at home, the receiver is hooked to the house antenna, and powered. I haven't had to call to reactivate the receiver in a couple of years.

Another point. If you have Genie, your home is probably wired SWM. If the receivers are earlier than D12 receivers, they won't be compatible with SWM.

Yes, just call them with the receiver number and access card number from the receiver. They will add it and charge $6.00 per month "rental" Tell them it's the "RV" receiver and they will name it that so you can view it online and tell which one it is. Note: after you activate the receiver, if there is no usage or power to the receiver in 30 days you will need to reset it. You can reset it online.