This minHour teaches you how to program your DIRECTV Genie remote for use with your HDTV or other components. The easiest way to set up your DIRECTV Genie remote is by using automatic setup, but you can also use a code for the item that you want to set up if need be. Using Automatic … Read more
On the surface, canceling your Dish Network satellite TV service is easy — you call 888-283-2309 (in the U.S.) and tell them you want out. However, like practically every other company in the industry, Dish will go to great lengths to make sure you remain a customer. This means you might be able to get … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to set up a Free-to-Air (FTA) satellite system for your TV. Preparing to Install Select a satellite network. In order to check your satellite’s compatibility with your current location, you’ll have to know the name of the satellite itself. You can check the American Digital Satellite website for different satellites … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to cancel your DirecTV subscription by calling a customer service representative and requesting that the service be cancelled. If you have a DirecTV Now subscription, which is similar to Netflix or Hulu, you can cancel it from within your DirecTV Now settings online (not in the app). Keep in mind … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to connect a Samsung Galaxy device to an HDTV. You can do this by using an HDMI cable and a cable adapter that plugs into your device’s MicroUSB charging port. Steps Make sure that your TV supports HDMI. If you have any kind of HDTV, the TV set should have … Read more
Many HDTVs are now able to access the internet directly, giving them the functionality of a laptop or smart device. These TVs allow you to browse the web, check email, and even stream online content without the need for further equipment. For those HDTVs that do not have the capability to directly connect to the … Read more
If you have an Apple TV, an iPad, and Wi-Fi, you can easily mirror what’s on the tablet onto your TV. All it takes is a few taps! Setting Up Your TV Obtain Apple TV. This will act as a medium between your television and your iPad. Connect Apple TV to your Television. Using the … Read more
Most people do not know how easy it is to hook a computer into a television. Having a large screen, such as a t.v screen, hooked into your computer makes it easy to watch media, listen to music, play games, or even just to have a larger screen for editing videos and pictures. Steps Find … Read more
Connecting your phone to your TV has several merits, including the ability to stream your favorite shows or movies right from your phone. If you’re a traditionalist, you can connect your Android to your TV with old-fashioned HDMI cables and a converter for your phone’s micro USB port. You can also use a Chromecast USB … Read more
Install coaxial (coax) cable between your DirecTV (DTV) dish and receivers the way you want it run. Add an old receiver to the system without incurring installation labor costs by doing it yourself. Get some coaxial cable. The quality and length of cable depends on your devices. Select a quality “RG6” (or “RG6 Quad Shield” … Read more
If you aren’t permitted to place your Dish Network satellite dish on a wall outside your apartment, condominium, or home, you can place it inside instead. The guide below details how to set the dish, connect it to your receiver, and configure your receiver on your TV. Order your package. First you have to place … Read more
If you are looking to install a DIRECTV satellite TV, you can either have a professional from the company install a new satellite for you or follow the installation instructions on their site and install it yourself. This minHour article will teach you how to set up a DIRECTV satellite. Have DIRECTV Install a Satellite … Read more
While remote controls make life a lot easier, nobody wants a pile of them taking up space on the coffee table. That’s where the universal remote control comes in handy. This tool is meant to take the place of your many remote controls, limiting entertainment system clutter while maintaining the convenience of remotely controlling your … Read more
Is your Amazon Fire Stick not performing as nicely as it used to? Resetting it to factory settings may help clear some bugs or get rid of personal data so you can resell it and it’s pretty easy to do. This minHour article teaches you how to reset your Fire Stick and offers some troubleshooting … Read more
Are you tired of juggling three or four different remotes just to control your home theater setup? With a universal remote, you can combine a lot of the functionality of your remotes into one. Universal remotes are typically programmed in two different ways: either by entering a code directly or by searching for the code. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to program your Xfinity remote to control your TV and other components. Once you’ve programmed your TV into your Xfinity remote, you can use that remote to adjust the TV’s volume and turn it on or off. Depending on your remote model, you may also be able to use it … Read more
Have you lost your television remote? There’s a good chance that it hasn’t gone far from your couch or television! Look everywhere you can think of, and ask the other people in your household to see if they have any leads. Have you checked between the couch cushions? Places to Check Check the obvious places. … Read more
With the proper device code, you can program an RCA universal remote control to control any device that supports remote control. Finding the code is as simple as visiting the RCA Remote Code Finder and entering your product information. Some remotes even have an Automatic Code Search feature, allowing you to skip the web search. … Read more
Are you trying to get your Samsung remote to work with your cable box? Fortunately, it’s never been easier to program your Samsung remote. They have a sleek and sturdy design and are a great option for a multi-purpose remote. This minhour article will teach you how to program a Samsung remote to work with … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to program your RCA universal remote for use with a TV or TV component (e.g., a DVD player) when your remote doesn’t have a “Code Search” button. You can use the official RCA website to find your remote’s programming code for your preferred item and then enter it using the … Read more