streaming TV direct from satellite to computer

When programs are streamed from a Hopper to an iPad, no broadband data is used.

correct for LOCAL in network use at home

puttd wrote:
If one has direct tv or Dish, is there any way to stream the satellite feed direct to your laptop rather than the TV, if, for example, one wanted to watch TV on the laptop outside, without incurring a data charge?

I think both DISH and DirecTV have methods, but I'm only familiar with DISH's. DISH uses Sling technology which is available for the 722 receiver and the Hopper.

I have two Hoppers with Sling and can view recorded and live programs from either of my Hoppers wirelessly on my iPad. Also, a complete program guide can be displayed on my iPad so I can view or record any live show.

In order for the system to work, my Hopper and iPad must both be connected to a WiFi hotspot, and the DISH Anywhere App installed on my iPad (or an iPhone or Android).

When programs are streamed from a Hopper to an iPad, no broadband data is used.

Yep...Or mount one in a bay and run HDMI from the Sat box tho the bay
Many new RVs have outside tv's

It seems the easiest way would be to carry a small TV outside and run the HDMI/coax out the door.

I'm looking for the tricks with the wire. The goal is that if I am say, at a national park, and I have satellite reception but no campground wifi and I want to watch TV outside, can I do it without incurring a data charge in my internet plan.

I know he mentioned a laptop, but I bet he has a tablet or smartphone. If so, the solution is simple.....Directv APP.

There are some tricks but the only way I know involves a wire.

You put a TV-Tuner card (usb dongle) such as he Hauppauge Win-TV in/on the computer and hook up a wire feed from the sat receiver.

NOTE: There are companies that advertise "Watch thousands of Sat TV channels on your PC for Free".. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM,, They lie, big time.

How I do it:

I have a couple of stand alone DVRs. (ReplayTV) they are no longer made, DirecTV owns the rights but is not building them, these are older NTSC only devices.

I can easily download a recorded show to my server computer, then transfer it to the laptop. Tablet or Smart phone. and watch anywhere... I can control them with the laptop, tablet or smart phone, You can stream over Wi-Fi from them or the server, via the server, to any device within range. (all you need is the proper URL) and it works.

Record in one room, watch in another, Pause, Rewind, Stop and pick up in the other room, Or on a remote device... All those features.. and the monthly subscription is less than 10 bucks. (Way less). and that is just for the programming service.. if I run 'em in VCR mode it's free (I have to program in the times and such, In DVR mode I just click on RECORD THIS SHOW)

EDIT: Actually read the page. This also requires an internet connection and looks like it streams from the internet, not from the satellite receiver itself.

This might do it . . .

DirecTV Anywhere

However, if there were a gizmo that would accept an input from a satellite receiver (RGB, maybe) and make it available as a source on your local network, might work. Take some digging, but I'd bet there's something out there that would do it.

al

That's an OTA tuner
That won't receive Satellite or cable signals
He needs to convert satellite box output to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Perhaps a slingbox connected between the Sat receiver his network and streaming via Wi-Fi

You need something like this.

TV Converter Box

There are many different versions on the market, but all are inexpensive and easy to hook up