Solid Signal's HANDS ON REVIEW: DIRECTV Gemini Air

8 місяців тому

This little device will let DIRECTV for Internet customers keep their living rooms nice and organized. It's so small you won't even see it, yet it does everything you need. Get yours by shopping at www.solidsignal.com or by calling 888-233-7563.

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@mul20lin 6 місяців тому

trying this out to try it as a solution for my mom (directv streaming would be too confusing). worked for the first day or too. then it went to a green screen (audio still worked). tried in different inputs. finally tried a reset, it now works, but the auto setup on samsung tv doesn’t work anymore.

@tonyl4010 7 місяців тому

I just installed the Gemini Air and the backlight on the remote is the worst. It should come on when the remote is moved and stay on long enough to use it! Directv shouldn't have cheaped out on the remote as it is the primary interface to their system.

@denver720303 8 місяців тому

Could these be activated on a commercial account that has current satellite service? Snow/rain can really cause issues for Sunday Ticket type situations and having a "hard line" as a backup could be a game saver.

@SolidSignalNovi 8 місяців тому

I'm sorry these are not available for commercial customers.

@Go-Getter 6 місяців тому

I don't know how many TV's you have running but getting UKposts TV and adding Sunday Ticket is an option. You're limited to watch 3 games at the same time. It'll cost you $349.99 per year.

@TheHaratashi 7 місяців тому

I just got this yesterday and it was like pulling teeth to get it to work. It took me 2 nights and 8 support techs to get it going. It's very glitch and buggy and at first it crashed all the time. I'm really getting tired of resetting and starting from scratch on the setup all the time. It feels like they released it too early before they got all the kinks out of it.

@GopherM Місяць тому

I didn't find the setup any different than the original Gemini Streaming box. However, the Gemini Air is kind of a piece of junk and frequent fails. I have been through 3 of them and have reverted to the original box.

@RR-qb5co 6 місяців тому

Complex Commercial tech is available in Florida market...9 rcvr up to 50 tvs up

@user-lg2pd3ll6c 7 місяців тому

Directv has the Gemini box that connects to the Genie 2 and wifi for streaming

@pinballguru 7 місяців тому

I have 2 and all is great.

@JamesPaulsen 7 місяців тому

I have a question that wasn't covered in this video nor did my sales rep clearly explain it. I have 3 TV's and how do have the other TV's work with this connected to only one TV? Is it going to be necessary to purchase/obtain two more sets of Gemini devices, or will my other TV's, which are smart TV's, be able to use this via the wireless feature? Thanks for your time.

@bartz118 7 місяців тому

You will need one for each tv.

@JamesPaulsen 7 місяців тому

@@bartz118 Thanks for the reply. I purchased a google dongle for my one dumb TV and purchased a new SMART TV. All 3 have DirecTv access now.

@pebmets 7 місяців тому

Does the device get DirectTV lineup from streaming or is the same as if I had a dish. DirectTV has channels not available to streaming that are available on the dish? Thanks.

@SolidSignalNovi 7 місяців тому

This is a streaming-only device. It's not meant for satellite TV at all.

@davidalan8138 7 місяців тому

Now I wish I had purchased from your site. 4+ hours with techs from DIRECTV and Vizio and still no audio on my LR TV. Tested on my newer Vizio TV and both video and audio worked. I guess it's my 10 year old 65 LCD that isn't compatible for audio. But, how would I have known that prior to my decision?

@robertschmidt9301 Місяць тому

there is a specific mute test for that.

@susielaluna5632 8 місяців тому

Mine are all getting hotter than the Texas heatwave when charging seems dangerous

@talkingwithcars 2 місяці тому

I just ordered one for my garage. I suppose the processing is slightly better than the standard Gemini ? And is there any improvement really to quality of picture and sound ? Probably not. But I do like the convenience of plug and play and nice cable like remote !

@SolidSignalNovi 2 місяці тому

I haven't seen any difference in picture quality or sound.

@talkingwithcars 2 місяці тому

@@SolidSignalNovi good!

@GopherM Місяць тому

No change in the user interface or quality of picture or sound. It is strictly WiFi only as there is no ethernet port, the unit must be plugged directly into the HDMI port on a TV or a female/female feed through adapter will be needed to use an HDMI cable. The other miserable thing is the regular black screen and need to Restart the unit to clear some consistent failure it seems to be prone to.

@randyunderwood2894 3 місяці тому

i wish i knew about you before i bought from at&t store

@ericmoorehead1100 2 місяці тому

Can you connect directly to an Ethernet cable?

@SolidSignalNovi Місяць тому

No you can't unfortunately.

@djgoliathdetroit 4 місяці тому

If i buy one from you outright to use on DTV Stream will i be charged the monthly fee still?

@SolidSignalNovi 4 місяці тому

It depends on your plan. Call us at 888-233-7563 for more information.

@pinballguru 7 місяців тому

I am using this on my vava UST projector. Any ideas on how to get manual codes to get vol and power to work?

@pinballguru 6 місяців тому

@parkersneathen no option for vava...all the normal ones show up.

@archidube 2 місяці тому

Does it have the Channel Up and DN buttons for surfing like the old remotes did?

@GopherM Місяць тому

The remote is exactly like the one supplies for the Gemini box and I think the original remotes from the old large interface boxes will work also. All the functions are the same. The only thing that is different is, there is no ethernet connection and it is designed to plug directly into the HDMI port on your TV. Also, you will experience a lot of irritation trying to keep it working properly.

@jknuckey 6 місяців тому

Is this gemini device required for DIRECTV stream or can I use my Roku or chromecast instead?

@doylemuhammad4638 5 місяців тому

You can use your roku I dont know about chromecast

@GopherM Місяць тому

If you have a smart TV, check to see if DirecTV streaming is an available APP. LG TVs do not provide the APP. You would still need a DirecTV Streaming account though.

@mrtrido 6 місяців тому

Darn found out after signing and getting 3 gemini air that i assumed each air have its own fav list? nope shared bummer

@tonyl4010 7 місяців тому

But why do I need the Gemini Air, and why should I pay an extra $15 a month for it (from Diretv Stream)? They sell them for $150, but I could get a top of the line Apple TV box for that. There are many devices that are a lot cheaper and do the same thing and more. (And yes, the remote sucks)

@SolidSignalNovi 7 місяців тому

People choose the Gemini Air because there are a lot of people who actually like the remote and because it offers a live-TV first experience which is more similar to traditional pay TV. I think the great thing is you can choose to use your own streaming box or you can choose this one. It's up to you.

@jimbritttn 6 місяців тому

I'll stick to Roku for my streaming

@kenleblanc5643 2 місяці тому

can this be controled by a uiversal remote, if so the remotes needs a model number to add to the remote what is the model number and device name (direct tv and model number)

@SolidSignalNovi 2 місяці тому

You can't use a universal remote with the Gemini Air. It uses a Bluetooth remote.

@SantoValentino 8 місяців тому

So… I have satellite DIRECTV. What would the Gemini do for me?

@SolidSignalNovi 8 місяців тому

This Gemini Air isn't for you -- it's only for those with the DIRECTV Stream/DIRECTV Internet service. There is a Gemini box which works with DIRECTV Satellite and it lets you run apps on the same box that you use to watch satellite TV. Call us at 888-233-7563 and we'll lay it all out.