We have Direct TV as our provider. We are wanting a TV to place on our deck. We were told that we could use our WiFi with a TV and move the TV anywhere
and it would work. Do we need the Direct TV box, or can we use the TV with WiFi and no box? null

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We have Direct TV as our provider. We are wanting a TV to place on our deck. We were told that we could use our WiFi with a TV and move the TV anywhere 
and it would work. Do we need the Direct TV box, or can we use the TV with WiFi and no box? null

mcbbg · Accepted Answer

You'll need a DTV wireless genie mini (i.e. another box) and a good wifi signal to do that. Mini is usually around $99, plus the monthly fee for an additional box. Also, fyi- adding any new equipment will automatically extend your DTV contract 24 mos. 

All that out of the way... I do just that and it's totally worth it as you can watch anywhere in the house where you have a wifi good signal. I regularly watch in the garage, pantry, master closet, even on a rooftop deck.

Scrawd · Answer

Thats a DirectTV question. If they have an app that works on wifi, then you probably would not need a box. Verizon FIOS has a similar setup where you can download an app and not use a box. You just need to have a strong enough signal for streaming

Answered by Scrawd 5 years ago

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Yes I am using the direct tv app

InsigniaCustomerSupport · Answer

This TV is for indoor use only. You can download the DirecTV Stream app on this TV.

“We have Direct TV as our provider. We are wanting a TV to place on our deck. We were told that we could use our WiFi with a TV and move the TV anywhere and it would work. Do we need the Direct TV box, or can we use the TV with WiFi and no box?”

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