Connecting to DirecTV Receivers

How to enable Display Hub control of your DirecTV boxes

The Solution: DECA Adapter

DirecTV systems have a built-in network running over the coaxial cables connecting all your receivers. By installing a single DECA (DirecTV Ethernet to Coax Adapter) at the point where your DirecTV wiring originates, you gain network access to every receiver in the system.

DECA adapters are inexpensive (~$20), require no configuration, and work with all DirecTV receivers. Once connected to your network, Display Hub’s Scan for DirecTV button will automatically discover all receivers—just select which one to control for each encoder.

✓ Works With All DirecTV Boxes

  • Genie DVRs (HR44, HR54, HS17)
  • Genie Minis (C41, C51, C61)
  • HD DVRs (HR20-HR24, HR34)
  • HD Receivers (H21-H25)
  • 4K equipment

Step 1: Find Your DirecTV Distribution Point

The distribution point is where the coax from the satellite dish splits out to all your receivers. This is where you’ll install the DECA.

Where to Look

  • Near the satellite dish entry point
  • Utility closet or basement
  • Garage or attic
  • Near the electrical panel
  • Structured wiring enclosure

What You’re Looking For

A splitter where one coax comes in and multiple cables go out. May also include a SWM (powered box) or power inserter.

From Dish
    │
    ▼
┌────────┐
│Splitter│ ◄── Install DECA here
└─┬─┬─┬──┘
  │ │ │
  ▼ ▼ ▼
 To receivers

Step 2: Install the DECA Adapter

Installation Steps

  1. Add a 2-way splitter before the main splitter (or use an unused port if available)
  2. Connect the DECA to the new splitter port with a short coax cable
  3. Power the DECA with the included AC adapter
  4. Run Ethernet from the DECA to your network (router or switch)

Done. The DECA is now bridged to every DirecTV receiver.

From Satellite/SWM
        │
        ▼
┌───────────────┐
│  New 2-Way    │
│   Splitter    │
└───┬───────┬───┘
    │       │
    │       ▼
    │   ┌────────┐
    │   │  DECA  │───► To Network
    │   └────────┘
    ▼
┌───────────────┐
│ Distribution  │
│   Splitter    │
└─┬──┬──┬──┬──┬─┘
  ▼  ▼  ▼  ▼  ▼
 To all receivers

What You’ll Need

DirecTV DECA Adapter

3rd Gen with AC power. You only need one.

~$20

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2-Way Coax Splitter

To add the DECA to your distribution point.

~$8

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Connect splitter to DECA.


~$8

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Total: ~$30-35

Tips & Troubleshooting

💡 Tips

  • Photo the existing wiring before making changes
  • If the splitter has an unused port, use that instead of adding another splitter
  • Solid lights on the DECA = good connection

🔧 Troubleshooting

  • No connection? Check DECA has power and coax is secure
  • Scan not finding boxes? Makesure the DECA adpater is ocnnected to the same network as the DisplayHUB devices.
  • Intermittent? Tighten all coax connections