Among the top satellite television companies available in the United States of America is also DIRECTV. Because of the freedom in choosing the programming bundles and other alternatives like DVR and HD channels, many families get their television services from DIRECTV. Among the often asked questions by both new and current consumers are the number of TVs within a particular account that allows viewing Directv. Several elements will assist in characterizing the response.
DIRECTV Genie and Client Model.
Before, the number of television sets that could simultaneously receive programs from DIRECTV was limited by the number of receivers you installed. Currently, DIRECTV employs the Genie server and client approach to simplify this process.
At the heart of the Genie HD DVR system is the server that communicates with the dish and has all the computational and recording functions. You can then add Genie Mini clients to other TVs in your house. The clients are connected wirelessly or through coax to the primary Genie DVR to get satellite and tuner functionalities.
Therefore the number of viewers at a time relies on the capacity of the Genie DVR from your model and the Genie Mini clients added.
Number of Viewers Supported
Here is how many simultaneous DIRECTV viewers the models support:
- Genie HD DVR: It supports two viewers simultaneously.
- Genie HD DVR and 1 Client: Can support 3 viewers
- Genie HD DVR and 2 Clients: Supports 4 viewers
- Genie HD DVR and 3 Clients: For 5 viewers
- Genie HD DVR and 4 Clients: It supports 6 viewers
- Genie HD DVR and 5 Clients: Supports 7 viewers
- Genie 2 (HS17) Server: Holds 8 viewers with 3 clients integrated into the construction. More clients can be created as many as eight viewed channels.
That means if you wish to have the capability to watch five family members on different channels at once, then you will require a Genie HD DVR, and at least 3 Genie Mini clients. Or just the Genie 2 server would be enough for 5 TVs alone.
Alternative Viewing Combinations that can be done
It is also important to understand that the combinations are very flexible too. For example, with a Genie HD DVR and 2 clients you could have:
- 2 individuals viewing the TV shows recorded on the DVR.
- 1 person watching a live channel on client 1
- One person watching a different live channel on client 2
Other variations are possible within the 4 viewer limit other variations are possible within the 4 viewer limit. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to your viewing options.
Additionally, it is crucial to understand that these viewers are all within the same DIRECTV account. It was possible to have TVs on multiple accounts viewing at the same time. There are additional charges associated with direct checks so many households only have one account.
Adding DVR Service
The above simultaneous viewing capabilities are possible because you have multiple tuners to access DIRECTV channels/recordings. To record a program, one has to subscribe to the DIRECTV DVR service plan. If you do not subscribe to the DVR service, then you can only have one person watching the program through the receiver.
So as mentioned, having Genie DVR service with you will help in having a show that will cater to multiple viewers. Ensure that this is running on your account.
Is DIRECTV Right for You?
For families with multiple members or multiple TVs that need to simultaneously watch satellite programs, DIRECTV is ideal. The Genie server/client setup means that you do not have to concern yourself with splitting coax lines. It is less intrusive in the context of installation and it is not difficult to support simultaneous viewers.
Before subscribing to the package, consider how many members of a family would need to watch DIRECTV at the same time. This will assist you in identifying what will be best for you in terms of the Genie package to install. DIRECTV allows the fluidity of watching on more than one television superior to nearly all satellite or cable providers.
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