December 26th, 2011
DISH Network’s ViP722 HD DVR is the highest rated DVR by CNET.com!
CNET describes the 722/622 models as “… the most fully featured and versatile high-def DVRs you can buy today.”
Categories: DISH & TV news
October 3rd, 2011
Brought to you exlcusively by DISH Network, Blockbuster Movie Pass brings the best of TV to the best of movies, all on your home screen!
Together DISH Network and Blockbuster are able to offer customers the most extensive library of movies, games and shows, straight from the big screen to your TV.
If you don’t already have one you need to set up an online account at dish.com/myaccount by clicking “Create Online ID”. The Online ID and Password you use for your DISH Online account is used for online streaming and to manage your DVR.
Once you have your DISH Online ID you can visit dishonline.com to stream thousands of movies and shows included with your subscription instantly to your PC.
If you would like stream movies and shows from your Blockbuster Movie Pass to your DVR to watch on your home TV simply select “DVR” on your remote and then choose “Blockbuster Movie Pass”.
To manage your DVD-by-mail queue you need to go to dish.com/myaccount and click the “Complete Registration” button in the Blockbuster Movie Pass box on the left. This will allow you to set up and manage your DVD-by-mail queue and select from thousands of movies, shows and video games!
Categories: Channels & Shows
August 19th, 2011
DISH Network’s ViP 922 receiver is the smartest choice for smartphone users. With apps for Apple’s iOS, Blackberry, Android and Windows, you can watch TV and manage your DVR no matter where you are. Combine that with being able to easily stream music, pictures and video from your computer the 922 is sure to complete your home theater system.
With 1 terabyte of storage, plus the option of adding more by connecting an external hard drive, you can store up to 1,000 hours of programming! No more deleting movies or shows before you have the chance to watch them. The ViP 922 also has two HD tuners, you can watch and record at the same time, or record two different programs! No more deciding between two shows that air at the same time or deciding which movie to record, with the 922 you can have both and in stunning HD!
Categories: DISH & TV news
August 12th, 2011
Just bought a new tablet PC and want to check out all of the cool new features? See how DISH Network can help maximize the entertainment value of your new tablet!
The same TV you watch at home is now available on the go. All your channels, everything on your DVR – now at your fingertips. Enjoy your local news, live sports, and favorite TV shows on your computer or mobile device.
For a limited time get a free Sling adapter to go with your tablet, and watch TV everywhere!
When you sign up for a new account from DISH Network you can get all 4 premium networks free for three months. That means three months free to watch HBO and Cinemax at home and access to the HBO Go and MAX Go free apps available for iOS and Android tablets. Take your favorite shows and movies streaming with you anywhere.
With DISH remote access you can fully control your DVR receiver from anywhere. Forget to set a timer for a show you really must see? No problem, even if your in the office or on the go, you can use your tablet to quickly and easily control your DVR receiver.
Categories: DISH & TV news
July 25th, 2011
DISH Network customers with a Logitech Revueâ„¢ have the most advanced Google TV experience available. The integration includes robust search capabilities spanning Web and DVR content as well as DISH Network Video On Demand programming, something no other provider can offer!
With Google TV you can:
Enjoy Youtubeâ„¢ and other web videos – all on your TV.
Search for a movie and find it, whether it’s on TV, the Web, your DVR or On Demand.
Watch a cooking show and look up recipes on your big screen.
Come back next Monday to find out what else is new with DISH Network!
Categories: DISH & TV news
July 13th, 2011
Hard drives hold all of our digital information, from family pictures to vital documents, and unfortunately hard drive failure can be caused by many different things and result in data loss or expensive data recovery costs. I learned the hard way to make sure all of my documents were backed up regularly, and in my efforts to protect my digital data I realized most of us overlook the hard drives in our DVRs. It’s easy to do, considering we don’t really look at our receiver as a computer, but your DVR hard drive is likely one of the most used in your house.
There are many benefits to connecting an external hard drive to a DISH Network receiver, such as backing up and protecting your existing recordings, expanding your available hard drive space and transferring recordings from one receiver on your account to another. You can even turn your 211, 211k, or 411 receiver into a DVR by connecting it to an external hard drive and paying a one-time activation fee of $40.
While most major manufacturers’ external hard drives are compatible with DISH Network DVRs, keep in mind the following guidelines when purchasing an external hard drive:
The following external hard drives meet the above criteria:
Once you’ve picked out your compatible external hard drive, simply plug it into an outlet near your DISH Network receiver and then connect it to the USB port on your receiver. Your receiver will prompt you to format the external hard drive, install the software and then your receiver will reset.
Once you receiver turns back on you’re external hard drive will be available to use. Now you can ensure that you’ll never have to worry about losing your DBR recordings. One less hard drive to worry about in your home!
Categories: DISH & TV news