How big is the DIRECTV Genie Mini?
5.9 wide
DIRECTVs Genie Minis are the smallest full-featured boxes! When used with the Genie this box provides full DVR functionality in a box less than 5.9 wide.
What are the dimensions of a DIRECTV box?
Dimensions: Width: 15″ x Height: 2.2″ x Depth: 9.6″
What is the difference between DIRECTV Genie and Genie Mini?
Here’s the secret: AT hopes that you don’t think there’s any difference at all between its old-school receivers and its fancy new Genie Mini Clients. They don’t want you to think of the hardware at all, only the experience — and they’ve spent a lot of time refining the experience so it’s exactly the same on both.
Can you move DIRECTV Genie Mini to another room?
Yes. Once you have connected the C41-W to the base station, you can move the Wireless Genie to anywhere in the area (as long as it still receives and sends signal). You can connect it to any TV that it works with, and move from TV to TV or move that TV from location to location.
Does DIRECTV Genie mini require coax?
DIRECTV’s Wireless Genie Mini client works without a coaxial cable (for those nitpickers out there, you still have to plug it in, it’s not totally wireless.) You can, of course, but in most cases you need a wireless video bridge.
How much does it cost to add a wireless Genie Mini?
The WVB is a setup and purchase (not leased) of $99. Later wireless Clients may be drop shipped, which is $19.95 delivery. Sometimes a tech appointment which normally is $99, might only charge the delivery which would be the $19.95 and certainly is not an activation fee.
What is directv Genie?
DIRECTV Genie, available only from DIRECTV, is a state-of-the-art HD DVR that lets you enjoy full HD DVR service in every room of your home – without needing a separate receiver DVR in every room.
What does a genie mini do?
Genie Mini and Wireless Genie Mini clients connect TVs to the main Genie HD DVR in the home. A Mini provides access to programming, recorded content, and TV apps. Comes with a remote so you can record, pause, play, and rewind live TV in any room. Watch and schedule Genie HD DVR recordings and fast-forward commercials.
How far will a wireless Genie mini work?
NICE AND EASY: How far can a Wireless Genie Mini (C41 Wireless) be from the video bridge? DIRECTV says, there can be a maximum of 80 feet and five interior walls between the Wireless Video Bridge and the C41W Wireless Genie Mini Client.
How much does it cost to add a Genie Mini?
Unlike most other TV providers, DIRECTV does not charge an additional fee for its Genie or Genie 2 DVR/receivers. But if you’re interested in having DIRECTV on more than one TV, DIRECTV does charge $7 a month for each Genie Mini or Genie Mini Wireless device (but your first Mini Wireless is free with the Genie 2).
Can I buy my own genie mini?
There is no purchase to own option, as DirecTV did away with that when the 1st Genie launched. If you have a regular Genie (HR34, HR44, HR54), then the first wireless Client is not self-install. This is because it requires a wireless video bridge (WVB) hardwired into the coax to server as the antenna.
How much does a DirecTV Genie Mini cost?
This generally runs under $8/mo. If ordering a wireless Genie system, you will be charged a one time $99 fee plus tax. If ordering more than 4 TVs, each additional receiver costs $99 plus tax. (the first 4 receivers are included for free) DIRECTV may have an installation or processing fees depending are your qualifying…
Does Genie Mini always use tuner?
The mini only uses a tuner while it’s watching live TV and it can be a tuner that is being watched or recorded by the genie. So even for live TV it might not be making a tuner unavailable for what the genie wants.
Does DirecTV have wireless boxes?
In typical DIRECTV fashion, the TV creative highlights the benefits of wireless boxes in a truly unexpected way. Each WGM acts just like an HD DVR – recording, pausing and rewinding live TV, with the ability to fast-forward and delete pre-recorded shows from any room in the home.
Do you need the Internet for DirecTV’s Genie?
The first receiver is installed in room one and each additional room is then connected via small (about the size of an oversized wallet) Genie boxes, which are known as Clients. The Clients use RVU software technology to access the receiver in room one so you don’t need an Internet connection.