Does this unit include the access card? Or will I have to purchase from Directv?
1601913
The access card is used on the master HR34 unit. You may have to call DirecTv regardless to authorize the unit. You give them the MAC and serial number and they charge you as an additional receiver.
1601914
No access card port. You have to call Directv and pay about 6 bucks a month for it to work.
1601915
don't buy from amazon. big hassle with direct tv. better to get genie unit from direct tv and save yourself a lot of trouble. no hassle from amazon on my return.
1601916
It doesn't need an access card. It acts like your sitting in front of your genie, and uses the genie card. You have to authorize it for $6 a month thru directv.
437284
Yes. Its very easy just hook the HDMI cable to your TV and hook the Directv cable to the box and plug it in. You will need to call Directv to get it authorized before it can be used. It does cost the extra set fee per month, but it doesn't use a slot on your Directv box.
1957166
it came with access card and was easily activated with my DTV account. It's working great
1825701
I have no idea about DirectV outside the USA. Call you service provider and ask if it is compatible with your service. If you don't already have an access card you will have to call them and have one sent or activated anyway. Logically I see no reason why it wouldn't work if you have service to your other equipment .
373001
No, but with a separately purchased adaptor, our Direct TV satellite works perfectly..
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.
437285
You can through the menu on your main receiver up to a point...then you have to call directv and have then activate it...so they can get their 6 bucks a month. Oh then they tell you they own it
734922
The client boxes don't need or use an access card. Directv still charges $6 a month for clients just as they do for additional receivers on any account. You have to have a hr34 or hr44 genie server for these to work as they are not stand alone receivers. Hope this helps.
75349
First you need the serial # of the box, then you need to call DirecTV (verify it can be used, if it's owned, deactivated & account in good standing) & don't be satisfied with the info they give you (it's unreliable, from personal experience). Ask to be transferred to the access card department (to verify the same info).
1054643
Do not know the Receiver ID but yes, it will come with a Access Card that is ready to be activated.
1666266
Yes you do. The room the client is installed in must have access to the DirecTV system via coax cable. Also note, you will not be able to connect this up yourself even though it's very simple. You will get a "You are not authorized to have an additional unit on this system, call Customer Service". It's a scam. They have to come out an connect it for you and charge you $49. Good luck. the unit works great though. Hope this helps.
1196353
You will need a cablecard as.well as the coaxial cable to use this. You will also need a.computer to pit this card in. But after you have all of that and you activate the card you should be good to go.
743879
https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4028/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDIyMzE5MDM5L3NpZC9ac1RNdXNkbQ%3D%3D#answer-1
855532
YES THE ACCESS CARD IS BRAND NEW AND SEALED! The only thing that doesn't come with the receiver is 2 B band convertors some people still have old dishes that need them if you have a SWM SWITCH then you wont need them.
290296
You still need a cable card. We've had our Moxi for 3 years. It does all that TiVo does but it's not as user friendly...in my opinion.
2012567
Yes it comes with a DirecTV Dual output LNBF. You can hookup one or more receivers to this LNBF. Dish must be pointed to 101 satellite to get the channels you are subscribed to.
926212
yes you can, Directv requires that you get a new card and send back the old one.