DirecTV
Genie HR54
Experience unparalleled home entertainment with the DIRECTV Genie RVU Server (HR54). This advanced HD-DVR receiver is engineered for seamless multi-TV viewing, allowing you to enjoy your favorite shows across your entire home. It boasts the capability to record up to five programs simultaneously and offers a substantial 1TB hard drive for extensive storage. Optimized for 4K viewing when paired with a compatible client, it also features Picture-in-Picture and the convenience of pausing live TV. Connect to the internet to access a world of On Demand content.
$293.69
Owner Satisfaction
3.7
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 118
#84 in Satellite Receivers
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Dimensions
13.111.979.69
/ in (W) x in (H) x in (D)
Who it's for
- Whole-Home DVR Capability
- High Simultaneous Recording
- 4K Content Ready
Who should skip it
- Requires Separate 4K Client
- Heat and Fan Noise
- Dated User Interface
Key Specs
Dimensions
13.11 in (W) x 1.97 in (H) x 9.69 in (D)
Internal Storage Capacity
1000 GB (1TB)
Video Outputs
1 HDMI, 1 Component (YPbPr), 1 Composite (RCA)
Audio Outputs
1 Digital Coaxial, 1 Digital Optical, 1 Stereo RCA
USB Ports
2 (USB Type)
Network Connectivity
Ethernet supported
Maximum Resolution Supported
1080p Full HD
eSATA Port available for external storage expansion
Features
- Record five shows simultaneously
- Pause and rewind live TV
- Whole-home viewing experience
- Picture-in-Picture functionality
- 1TB internal storage
- Access On Demand content
- Optimized for 4K viewing
- HDMI Control for easy setup
What customers say
The HR54 receiver is generally viewed as a strong performance upgrade, offering noticeably quicker menu navigation and faster channel switching than older models. It functions well as the core for whole home viewing, enabling seamless streaming across client boxes. However, enthusiasm is tempered by its complex 4K setup. Although essential for processing 4K content, the unit lacks a direct 4K output, mandating a separate client box for viewing. This requirement adds unnecessary complexity. While the HR54 provides crucial speed improvements and remains a robust component for dedicated subscribers, the design around 4K access slightly diminishes its overall value proposition.
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