Congratulations on purchasing your new Solid Signal DIRECTV device! This receiver has been designed to deliver premium television experiences to your business or home. Since it is classified as a commercial device, it requires a specific activation process and cannot be activated online through regular customer channels.

This guide will walk you step by step through setting up and activating your DIRECTV service.

Step 1: Set Up Your Equipment

Before activation, make sure your equipment is installed properly.

1. Mount the Satellite Dish

   • Place the dish where it has a clear, unobstructed view of the southern sky.

2. Connect the Receiver

   • Use an RG-6 coaxial cable to connect the dish to the Satellite In port on the receiver.

   • Connect your TV to the receiver (HDMI recommended for best quality).

   • If required, connect a telephone line or internet connection.

3. Insert the Access Card

   • Slide the access card into the slot on the front of the receiver.

   • Note the Receiver ID (RID) and Access Card number – you’ll need them for activation.

Step 2: Activate Your DIRECTV Receiver

Option A: Activate Online

1. Visit directv.com/activate

2. Select “Activate Receiver”

3. Enter:

   • Receiver ID (RID)

   • Access card number

   • Model number

   • Account details

4. Click Activate and follow the on-screen prompts.

Option B: Activate by Phone

• Call DIRECTV customer support for activation.

• General Support: 8 AM – Midnight EST

• Technical Support: 24/7 availability

• Keep your Receiver ID, Access Card number, and account details ready for faster service.

Step 3: Activate a Used DIRECTV Receiver

If you’re activating a previously owned receiver:

• It must have a valid Receiver ID (RID)

• It must be owned, not leased

• It cannot be active on another account

• A new access card ($20) may be required from DIRECTV

Once the card is installed, contact DIRECTV to activate your used device.

Bonus: Pandora Music on DIRECTV

DIRECTV also allows you to connect your Pandora account for streaming music.

1. On your remote: Menu > Extras > Pandora

2. An activation code will appear on your screen

3. On a computer or phone, visit: pandora.com/directv

4. Enter the activation code and sign in with your Pandora account

5. Pandora will automatically connect to your receiver

DIRECTV on Roku (DIRECTV Stream)

You can also watch DIRECTV programming on your Roku device.

1. Sign in (or create) a Roku account at roku.com/link

2. Add the DIRECTV Stream app from the Roku channel store

3. Launch the app and note your activation code

4. Visit directv.com/roku and enter the code

5. Select your subscription plan and complete setup

6. Enjoy DIRECTV on Roku instantly

Need Help?

DIRECTV offers professional support whenever you need it.

• Website: www.directv.com

• General Support: 8 AM – Midnight EST

• Technical Support: 24/7 availability

With DIRECTV, you’ll unlock hundreds of channels, live sports, movies, and music—all in one place.