ALWAYS call DirecTV before buying any used equipment from eBay, Craigslist, etc. Too often this equipment is still considered “leased”, or was actually stolen, and DirecTV will NOT activate it for you.
Can I buy a DIRECTV receiver and install it myself?
You can still get DirecTV DVRs and Receivers from authorized dealers, like Solid Signal. Then you can install it yourself.
Can I use someone else’s DIRECTV receiver?
If you call to activate a receiver you get at a thrift store, or one that’s given to you by a friend, it won’t work. It just won’t. AT&T won’t send you a new access card. Then they’ll flag the receiver so that it can’t be reactivated again.
Can I activate a used DIRECTV receiver?
DIRECTV allows the activation of used receivers under certain conditions, including the following: The used receiver cannot be active on another DIRECTV account. The used receiver must be previously owned and not a leased unit; If previously leased on an account it cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV.
Can you reuse DIRECTV receivers?
Both Dish Network and DirecTV allow you to use previously owned receivers. If the receiver is currently in use with another account, however, you can’t use it with a second account. DirecTV activates only owned, not leased, receivers. If the used receiver is too old or outdated, it likely won’t work.
How do I get a new DIRECTV receiver?
Go to Account overview > My DIRECTV. Select Manage package & equipment. In the My Equipment area, select Order, set up, or return. Select Order a receiver, choose a receiver and Add to your cart.
Can you have directv in two places?
Your account is only good for your home location… one home location, period. There are exceptions for using your service in your RV, but not at a second location. If you have two locations, you’re supposed to have two accounts.
Can I take my directv box to another house?
Yes, but it will depend on a couple of things. I will start with the Genie system. If you take your Genie or the main receiver to another location the new location must have the same type of satellite dish installed. Plus, if it a 54 model then you don’t have to worry about the power supply.
Can directv tell where your receiver is?
DirecTV doesn’t track your IRD’s location via ethernet. At this point, they are relying on visual verification by technicians on service calls and information picked up when the customer speaks with Customer Service. The locals are spot beamed and controlled by the physical address you have reported to DirecTV.
What do I do with old DIRECTV receivers?
Just bring your unboxed equipment and 9-digit account number to a company-owned FedEx Office Pack and Ship or The UPS Store. FedEx Office® Pack and Ship or The UPS Store® will send your equipment back to us at no charge to you.
How do I activate my new DIRECTV receiver?
Replace equipment and activate online
Go to your Equipment page. You’ll be prompted to sign in before proceeding.Under Receivers, select Activate receiver.Follow the prompts to activate.Select Continue to complete.
Can a DIRECTV dvr be used without service?
DIRECTV DVRs can’t be used for over-the-air reception. They can’t be used for other services. If you don’t have to return them, you can strip the hard drives out but remember that they’ve been sitting in your dusty entertainment center for years. Those drives could fail at any time.
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