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frankharwood
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Sep 07, 2013

Directv Genie and RV

Hi. Directv is offering to install the new Genie whole-house DVR at my residence. Right now I'm using my 2nd DVR in the RV and have only one contract. If I install the Genie, will I still be able to activate my DVR in my RV or does it need to talk to the Genie in the house to work. Thanks. Frank

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  • I have swm genie system at home with 2 clients ( one is a DVR). I use these two clients in my rv (via a slimline 3 multi switch lnb dish setup) with no problem. I do have to change the settings to multiswitch in the dish set up menu when running them in the rv. Also, one of my receivers the HR24700 requires a Bband converter to use with the multiswitch dish.
    Another option would be to convert my rv set up to swm but that would require additional investment for rv equipment.
  • They offered Genie to me. I declined because if the Genie mother box ever dies you are out of luck until you get another one. Plus it costs more per month.

    I opted for SWM conversion with three standalone SWM DVRs and one HD non DVR.
    The installer sold me a SWM LNB, pore inserter, two diplexxers and splitter so I could convert my RV.
    I wanted the house and RV to be identical so I don't change rcvr settings.

    Converted the TVs to HD flat panels.

    The diplexars let me use the factory cable run from the front to the rare for both sat and OTA to the back tv.

    I also bought a Winegard Sensar Pro OTA signal meter and amp that I really like.

    I leave two tuners in the RV and two in the house.
  • Depends on how you argue it with them. I had this exact conversation with them yesterday. They are giving me a genie and 2 clients for free. In return I said I am keeping my stand-alone receiver and returning an SD receiver, and I told them I am keeping it to be able to break it out and take camping. They said that wouldn't work, I said yes it will, and they said OK.. :)

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