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Danger
Freshman
8 years ago

GEN-5 Video Data Saver -Specific Apps

I'm new to HN and Gen 5 and wondered if anyone knew any specifics behind the Data Saver feature.  I called customer service last night, and they tried their best but had no additional information tha...
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  • GabeU's avatar
    GabeU
    8 years ago

    Danger

     

    With regard to DirecTV On Demand, no, the data saver will not reduce the definition with such.  

     

    But, keep in mind that you have absolutely NO WAY of controlling the data usage by your DirecTV receiver, and connecting your DirecTV receiver to your Hughesnet service is normally advised against.  Their receivers use data for more than just on demand when connected.

     

     

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C0RR0SIVE
Associate Professor
8 years ago

The video data saver will not work with DirecTV On Demand, as that is not a stream and the unit usually wants the highest quality file possible, but an actual download of a movie file.  As far as Amazon, Vudu, Netflix, Hulu and so on on a PS3, SmartTV, or in your web-browser, those should be automatically downgraded when the Video Data Saver is enabled and work just fine.