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Zinwell WB68 Multi-Switch 6x8 for DirecTV Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.7
📡 Satellite Television, 📺 Television & Video

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Description of Zinwell WB68 Multi-Switch 6x8 for DirecTV

DirecTV approved with enhanced codes. Distribute up to 6 DirecTV satellite inputs to 8 indepently-operating receivers. Compatible with existing DirecTV receivers. Compatible with newer DirecTV APG (Advanced Program Guide) receivers. Easy connections to all DirecTV dish antennas.

Reviews

Global ratings 6
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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Reception Problems Solved

Replacing a faulty switch with this one immediately solved my "cannot load auxiliary information" warnings and lost signals on DTV

Pros
  • Industry Best
Cons
  • Almost Never

Revainrating 5 out of 5

works as it should tested!

Not all ports needed but managed to get it working. No clear instructions, but I finally figured it out myself with a little help from Google. Nice that there is also a peanut.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Bad guide

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Reception issues fixed

Replacing a faulty switch with this one instantly eliminated my "can't load guide info" warnings and missed DTV signals

Pros
  • Compatible with existing DirecTV receivers
Cons
  • Replacement available

Revainrating 5 out of 5

works as it should tested!

Didn't need all ports but managed to get it working successfully. No clear instructions, but I finally figured it out myself with a little help from Google. Nice that there is also a peanut.

Pros
  • Compatible with newer DirecTV APG (Advanced Program Guide) receivers
Cons
  • Vulgarity

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Plug and play but only for a week

This is the same box that DTV uses for installations where not all HD receivers are used . The price was great and I decided to save a few bucks. I climbed between the antenna cables and house cables to the attic. Great, now I have two HD DVR cables to record one show while watching another. Lasted a week. DTV paid big bucks to replace it with a good twin. I understand that most electronic devices either die quickly or last for years. You decide.

Pros
  • Distribute up to 6 DirecTV satellite inputs to 8 independently working receivers
Cons
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Install and Forget

I have used this multiswitch in a few different installations with my DirecTV and it has always worked flawlessly. Can't comment on outdoor durability as I've always used it in the attic, but it held up despite the extreme temperatures and humidity up there. The "feel" is solid and gives the impression of a quality product. A nice feature is that it comes with plugs that cover unused ports to keep out dust and moisture. So if I ever need to add another cable, there's a clean, solid connection…

Pros
  • DirecTV Approved with Extended Codes
Cons
  • Security