The procedure of getting DIRECTV installed at the home of the customers is not very complicated and takes not much time for all customers. Below is what customers should anticipate concerning the order to watch TV timeframe, the typical installation appointment, and the aspects that may influence installation times.
Ordering to Installation Appointment
The account for DIRECTV service is created within 1-2 days usually after placing an order for the service. Then you can arrange a suitable time for your installation appointment to be scheduled in a 2-4 hour slot.
It usually takes roughly 7- 14 days from order placement to the installation of the panels. However, the lead times are also dependent on the country that you are in and the availability of the technician in your region. There are some instances where it may be possible for appointments to be set to occur at 1-3 weeks out.
Therefore, if a certain date matters to you, it is advisable to schedule your installation immediately after you order DIRECTV instead of waiting. That will give you the most leeway in scheduling your installation when you want it to be done.
Day of Installation Appointment
On a given day of your desired time slot of 2-4, you will expect the technician to arrive within the expected duration. So ensure that either you or another adult is around during the full window so that the technician can get in.
The technician may also contact you about half an hour to an hour before coming over informing you of his/her arrival and the appointment.
Once inside the installer will assess the current situation discuss where the equipment will be placed tell you about your programming package and start the installation.
How Long Does Installing DIRECTV Take?
Installation time is normally 1. 5–2. 5 hours on average for the total installation process. Customized complex setups can sometimes be a little time-consuming.
After confirming the details with you at the start, here are the general phases of a DIRECTV install and how long installation tends to take end-to-end:
- Equipment Setup (30-60 minutes): The technician will start by assessing where to fix the satellite dish in your home, then install wiring from the dish to the inside, and connect your Genie DVR and client boxes.
- Alignment & Signals (30-60 minutes): The direction of the satellite dish has to be perfectly installed. The installer will get to the satellite that needs to be accessed, then correct the alignment by the desired signals, and finally ensure that the signal intensity is at its best on the required transponders to support the programming package.
- TV Connections (30-45 minutes): Then, the technician will also Plug in your receiver boxes to your TVs, program the universal remotes to operate your DIRECTV system and TV power/volume, and initiate your service.
- Education & Wrap-Up (15-30 minutes): Lastly, they will show the installer some of the basic functions of the equipment such as the Genie DVR, On Demand shows/movies, and your DIRECTV account information among others.
You can see that connection and programming times per TV are not very long, however, the appropriate setting of satellite equipment and its alignment occupy most of the installation time. It is dangerous to hurry this work because it can experience problems with receiving channels/signals later.
It allows enough time to ensure that a proper, quality installation is carried out. And ensures that your technicians are safely on the next appointments with your vehicles.
What Factors Can Affect Installation Time?
Several variables in your home can impact how long installing DIRECTV takes:
- installation Type – Normal installations, usually first-time standard installations, take longer than upgrades and other additional services to existing customers
- Custom Mounting – If there are special requirements to mount dishes or devices, it will take more
- Wiring/Cabling – Installation that occurs before construction makes installations in newer homes faster. Carrying out fishing of the cables through the finished walls or ceilings allows the extension of installation in existing houses.
- TV Connections – The increment in the number of connected TVs is proportional to the additional time spent in setting up and programming for every extra receiver.
- Installation Problems – Dealing with potential troubles of connectivity/hardware/software upon installation
Your technician will also provide you with options on changes to the timelines if there are issues that arise. However, additional cabling, a difficult location for a dish, multiple television connections, or issues with fixing them may extend appointments to 3-4 hours.
Knowledge of these circumstances when scheduling such events assists in establishing the required amount of time for installation. And enables the technician to bring any other additional equipment/materials the first time he visits the place.
Installation Day Tips
Here are some tips for making your installation appointment as smooth and fast as possible:
- Be present at the home throughout the entire range of the scheduled time, which is 2-4 hours.
- Ensure that the area where the satellite dish will be mounted is free of any obstruction
- Check that TVs are visible, with pre-ran cables if feasible
- Ensure that coax wall ports or cables are labeled according to each TV location
- Ensure pets are confined to a room or a crate to avoid them getting harmed by the fire.
This way, the preparation makes it easier to determine the wiring paths and the clear line of sight to the satellite. Enabling technicians to complete key installation steps more efficiently.
Enjoy Your DIRECTV!
Awareness of each step involved in DIRECTV installation, the average time, and the circumstances affecting it helps in expectation setting. The best viewing experience comes from an experienced technician with accurate quality and a careful, working-not-rushing attitude.
Thus, when your new DIRECTV system is installed and you are comfortably watching your favorite shows in full High Definition, you will realize the worth of a professional installation.
It is always a relief to know that one has left the work in the hands of a professional; so that the system can be optimized as expected. Last but not least, it’s left to you to just sit back and enjoy this entertainment experience.
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