DIRECTV has been ruling the TV broadcast industry for quite some time now, and with the introduction of DIRECTV   Genie, it has found a place in every household that needs a decent DVR system to record shows on a DVR and that too on multiple TVs. It is a whole-home HD DVR that supports a maximum of eight TVs placed in different rooms using a single device. Let us understand more about DIRECTV   Genie and its functionality.

A DIRECTV Genie DVR device can provide support to up to eight rooms, but it can provide the signal to only four of them at any given time. This equipment has an HD receiver that connects to multiple clients efficiently with both HR44 and HR54 models. The difference between these two models of Genie is how these two models power the satellite dish. The HR44 comes with an external SWiM power inserter while HR54 has a built-in power inserter.

Primary features of the DIRECTV Genie

• The DIRECTV Genie can record up to five shows at the same time and store nearly 200 hours of HD shows
• It allows you to watch close to eight channels on a single screen
• It lets you watch recorded programming and live TV in up to eight TVs using DIRECTV Genie Minis.

DIRECTV Genie Minis are the best option to set up and configure cable TV in a home. These are available in both wired and wireless options and make for petite units, which can be placed around the house to enable the Genie to provide more services without looking like it has been installed in every nook and corner.

Ports offered by DIRECTV Genie

• Infrared receiver
• Ethernet in
• Satellite in
• Composite video out
• Component video out
• S-video out
• Serial AT attachment in
• HDMI out
• USB in
• Digital coax out
• RJ11/phone out
• AC power in

Both of the Directv’s TV’s models offer 1 TB storage, which lets you record 200 hours of HD-quality programs. This means that you will have to delete programs frequently. This is primarily why the DIRECTV   Genie is lagging behind its competitors.

Special remote of the DIRECTV Genie
This remote is very streamline and comfortable to use because all the important navigation buttons have been provided in the center. It offers a number of helpful features that make for a wonderful and easy TV watching experience. Single button clicks on this remote let you record entire series, there is a replay option, and the “Advance” option that lets you fast forward the show you are watching by 30 seconds.

Moreover, this remote is fitted with both the infrared technology and RFID, which allows you to use the TV without having to worry about staying in the line of sight to use the functions of the DVR.

The DIRECTV Genie is a good option for big houses that have multiple TVs and if you need to record multiple shows at a time. What it offers is good enough for TV fans.