Genie HD-DVR and Genie 2 HD-DVR are the two primary DVR systems provided by DIRECTV for their satellite TV service. P&S models allow users to record more than one show at the same time and view recorded shows on connected TVs but there are slight differences between the two models. In this article, I will look at what has changed between Genie 1 and Genie 2 to assist you in making a decision on which Genie system best suits your needs.
Genie 1 Overview
- DIRECTV first generation of consumer HDTV digital video recorder
- Can record up to five programs simultaneously.
- Stocks up to 200 hours of high-definition television programming.
- It supports both the new SWiM Plus and the older SWiM network technology used by DIRECTV.
- TV-HUB allows you to connect up to 8 TVs in your home
- View DVR recordings on any TV linked with the system
- Organize recordings and time slots in any room.
Genie 2 Overview
The latest model DIRECTV DVR is a paid version of the DVR that allows users to record live television programs for later viewing.
- It can record up to five different shows at once.
- It is available to store 300 hours of HD content.
- Designed for DIRECTV’s innovative system for broadband multi-channel distribution of video services
- Control up to 8 TVs in your home
- Watch your recorded shows on any television connected to the device.
- Record availability from any room and create and maintain schedules for them.
Storage Capacity
While comparing Genie 1 and Genie 2, the most significant dissimilarity is the storage space. The battery life of the Genie 1 is very impressive and can record up to 200 hours of content in HD. The Genie 2 expands its capacity to 300 hours of high-definition programs.
If you are taping a lot of shows and movies, the 50% more storage of this Genie 2 will allow you to record more before having to manage the recordings by deleting the old ones.
Supported Technology
However, there is a significant difference in the options of Genie 1 and Genie 2, namely, to which DIRECTV networking technology they are compatible. The Genie 1 also works with outdated but still available connections from DIRECTV SWiM (Single Wire Multiswitch).
The Genie 2 depends on a new form of connection from DIRECTV known as SWiM, which employs coax cables and splitters to connect your receiver to other devices at home. If you do not have SWiM, you will need an upgrade to allow you to use a Genie 2.
Number of Supported TVs
The Genie 1 and Genie 2 offer the possibility to extend the number of connected TVs throughout your house up to 8 and integrate them with the DVR system. This implies that one can be in a position to view Gennie DVR recordings from any of the connected TVs in the house.
The Genie 1 comes with ethernet and coax cables for connecting TVs within a SWiM network. The Genie 2 shares TVs by using a technology called DECA integrated into the enhanced SWiM network. These allow navigating to DVR content effortlessly, regardless of the preferred viewing location.
In this concern, the measurement parameters for the ease of Use and Features are defined as follows:
DIRECTV intended to make the Genie 1 and Genie 2 interface as well as their remotes easy to use. From any connected TV, scheduling recordings, series recording, and managing DVR is very possible.
The Genie systems also incorporate useful functionalities like being able to pick up, from any TV set, a program recording from the middle while another individual is already watching in another room. That way you won’t miss any of the events or discussions that are to take place.
Conclusion
Enhancements of the Genie 2 include a larger capacity of hard drives, compatibility with DIRECTV’s advanced SWiM networking platform, and compatibility with advanced receiver client devices such as Genie Mini.
Still, Genie 1 is not incapable of providing wanted whole-home DVR features such as simultaneous recordings, access to recordings on any connected TV, and a highly satisfactory user experience.
Now balance your wants – if you require more storage capacity or anticipate that you may need to install newer DIRECTV devices in the future then you will benefit from the Genie 2. However, if you do not require additional capacity or the compatibility of the equipment with the higher model, the Genie 1 can cater to the needs of any house.
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