mcf57
join:2006-08-17
Cumming, GA | DirecTV & caller ID with VoIP? I have a family member who recently got set up with a DirecTV satellite system (about 5 months ago). 4 TVs including two HD DVRs & two standard receivers. I believe their HD DVRS are HR-21s (not totally sure, but will check later to fully make sure) & I noticed how they allow you to hook them up to a phone line so caller ID information can be displayed on the screen when an incoming call is received. I would like to fully set them up with this feature, but had two questions concerning it before I get some possible needed equipment:
- Will the on-screen caller ID feature work with a VOIP carrier? They have Vonage as their main phone service & it essentially runs off their internet service. I wasn't sure if this feature would still work with this technology or if it had to be a traditional land line phone service (like their old AT&T).
- If so, can a Wireless Phone Jack system be used as well? The location they have a main HD DVR receiver (living room) is not directly near a phone jack & I thought about using something like the RCA RC926 Wireless Phone Jack system to help extend their main line more conveniently & close to this DVR receiver. Is this doable as well?
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