Ooma and Directv: Does anyone using Ooma have experience with using it with Directv?
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I used it with Directv with no problems at all. Performs just like a landline. I switched to Dishnetwork and again no problems. Caller ID shows up on the TV screen both systems. Though I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "callbacks".
1754623
I don't quite understand your question, but I'll tell you what I tried to do. I tried to take my box 3 hours north where we had an antenna, and all i wanted to do was watch my recorded videos, not the live direct TV. It wouldn't work because the antenna was not activated. It was very hard to get the company to tell me whether this would work or not and they kept transferring me until my call got disconnected. lol. My advice is don't count on it being so easy.
1181579
Hi thanks for your email,yes is ok but make sure the directv box are black color .this unit is not compatible with directv box color silver.
1538219
well to much suprise. DirectTV claims that they are not for sale to the general public and if you purchase them and try to activate, they claim ownership of it. If at any point you cancel your service, they want the unit back. So really all you are doing is saving money from purchasing here vs buying from them. And they also put you back into a 2 year commitment....which is total bull.
1181578
Mine was "bent" when it arrived. It wouldn't work. If you have Direct TV you can have a second unit with no cost if you promise not to use both at the same time. No problem for me as we are either in one place or the other. You just have to move one of your units to the second location. With Direct you will need their "special" hook-up.It will not work otherwise.
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I use this with my DirecTV setup, so I assume you could do the same with Dish, although I can't speak authoritatively on this matter.
2061573
No, mine setup only uses dish. I believe you can buy a model just for direct TV.
1729704
I don't have Ooma Office. Have used Ooma Telo over two years and love it. It's not just the money I save, but the functionality of the system.
1304632
We have a contract with Directv and after a few weeks of purchace we had problem bringing in a satelite so we couldn't connect with any channels at all. We called Directv and they won't touch private equipment. We had them set up a ground unit and then later removed the LMB's and replaced the bad ones on our unit. Has worked great for 2 years now.
1192871
Yes. We have Directv service and it works great. It is a dream come true when it comes to finding the satellites without any trouble.
2093101
I have been using ota with my Tivo units for several years. The reception is incredible! Living the the Dallas area, I get approximately 80 channels. And just like cable, we only watch 10 or so. However, my free HD programming looks as good, if not better than my old Directv.
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I believe this is meant to be used with an antenna. The DIRECTV uses a box that is authorized to be on their system, you have to use their equipment on their service. So, in essence, no it won't work.
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On several occasions I have attempted to return DirecTV receivers and TiVo units. They NEVER wanted them. Only the access card.
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Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with... » Read More Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. « Show Less
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I suppose you can always get one that won't work, but The one I have works great. I have one for my RV and I really haven't had any problems as long as it can be setup properly at the camp site.You will of course have to register it with Directv before it will work.
379422
I'm sorry, I don't have DirectTV either. It works great off cable and DVDs.
1026851
I'm sorry, I have no experience with Direct TV. However, I suspect that if hooked up correctly, it should work; I am able to tape/DVD off of Time-Warner Cable as a source so unless Direct TV has that blocked in some way, they are simply another source...... But, I am no expert...... Good Luck! -Bill