Directv C41W Genie Mini Client
- Requires an HR34 or HR44 Genie DVR, sold separately
- Needs a DirecTV Wireless Video Bridge, sold separately
- Up to 8 clients per Genie DVR, only 3 usable at once
- 2 year contract extension required, plus lease-only activation
- 12.6 x 11.7 x 2.8 inches, 2.05 lb
- Ships with the RC71 RF remote
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wireless add-on client for an existing DirecTV Genie system, not a standalone receiver. It only works with a specific Genie DVR generation and a separately sold wireless bridge, and it locks the account into a new contract term.
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ASIN: B00IT8ZEMYModel: C41WCategory: AV Receivers
Overview
Directv designed the C41W as a wireless client that pulls live and recorded programming from a Genie DVR over a dedicated video bridge rather than a coax or ethernet run. It has no tuner of its own, so every channel and recording passes through the host DVR.
Anyone already running a compatible Genie DVR system and wanting an extra television without new wiring gets a clean wireless option here. Setup depends entirely on hardware that is not included, namely the DVR itself and the wireless bridge. Activation also comes with a new service contract and a leased-only status, which matters for anyone trying to avoid extending their agreement with DirecTV.
Who it's for
Existing DirecTV Genie households adding a room without running new cable are the target buyer, provided the host DVR and bridge are already in place. Anyone without a compatible Genie DVR, or unwilling to sign a new contract term, is buying the wrong box.
Pros and cons
- Wireless install, no coax run to the room
- Works with the same account across multiple clients
- Ships with a remote already included
- Compact size fits behind most televisions
- Requires a separately sold wireless video bridge
- Limited number of clients can stream at once
- Ties the account to a new contract term
- Leased only, cannot be purchased outright
Performance notes
The C41W has no internal tuner, so every video stream and recording is decoded by the host Genie DVR and sent to the client over the wireless video bridge. Picture reliability follows the bridge's signal strength and the number of other clients pulling from the same DVR at once.
Specifications
| Brand | Directv |
|---|---|
| Model | C41W |
| Weight | 2.05 poundslower than 88% of 43 av receivers |
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 11.7 × 2.8 inches |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 11.7 x 2.8 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the C41W be moved to a different room later?
Yes, since it connects wirelessly through the video bridge, it can be relocated to any room within range without rewiring, though it still counts against the active client limit.
Does the C41W include its own DVR storage?
No, it has no tuner or storage of its own; all recording and live TV are pulled from the host Genie DVR.
Is the C41W included with a new DirecTV Genie setup?
No, it and its required wireless bridge are both sold separately from the Genie DVR package.
What happens if too many clients try to stream at once?
Only a limited number can be active at the same time even though more can be attached to one bridge, so extra rooms may need to wait their turn.