Best Satellite TV Receivers of 2025

"I wanted to watch football while hunting, and the Wally made it possible! I was thrilled to catch all my games while enjoying the mountains of Washington state."

"I was excited about the Wally's compactness and smooth setup. However, the initial setup took about 40 minutes, and I found the text-to-speech feature a bit annoying, but I could turn it off later. My only complaint is the lack of built-in Wi-Fi, which limits my options."

"I ordered the Wally for my bus, and it worked perfectly for a week. Then, I faced a complete signal loss, but after contacting tech support, they quickly sent me a replacement. I was really impressed with their service!"

"I hooked it up and Dish activated it immediately. No issues whatsoever. I have four receivers in my home and they all work really well."

"I ordered this receiver for my extra bedroom and Dish activated it for just $7 a month. I had to learn that I needed to input my zip code for the best signal on my own, which saved me a tech visit. Also, I connected a 500GB USB-powered hard drive and paid a one-time fee of $40 for lifetime DVR service. I've had no problems with sleep mode, and I get about 50 hours of recording time in HD."

"I used this receiver with a mobile Dish satellite. It worked well, but the directions for connecting to the receiver were quite unclear. After struggling for days at my RV site, I had to hire someone to help me set it up, which cost me $75."

“I was quite nervous about purchasing, but I'm really impressed! I have a Hopper with Sling, and I took a gamble. I'm happy to say it does work perfectly. I just had to call to activate my receiver and program the remote volume. The setup was straightforward, and I received an extra remote with the unit. Overall, I'm enjoying watching TV!”

“The customer service from this dealer was excellent and the shipment was quick. This refurb unit came with all accessories and worked seamlessly with my Hopper 3. I added a Joey 2 to my motorhome, and after a quick setup and a call to Dish CS, I was up and running in less than 15 minutes. Very satisfied!”

“Connecting and activating this Joey 2.0 with Dish was a breeze. The price was easily justifiable considering it's a requirement for the Hopper 3 system. It works flawlessly, and I'm really pleased with my purchase.”

"I added an extra receiver to my system and needed to contact the tech center for assistance. They guided me through the process. Most people would manage this on their own, but I had an antenna issue. Overall, I give it 5 stars."

"I received a great product that was intact and well-packaged. However, programming it was a bit challenging. I initially tried to do everything at once, which caused some delays. I recommend plugging it in and letting it sit for about 15 minutes to download necessary updates. This made the next steps much easier."

"I bought this product under the impression it could be used as a standalone DVR for Dish recordings, but it was sold without mentioning that a Dish account is required. I had a previous account with Dish, which helped."

"I bought this receiver for about $27. I have two receivers, and my Koqit V5H FTA satellite works perfectly. It has a USB PVR for recording, and playback is excellent! For the price, I'm satisfied as it does its job, delivering beautiful channels for my needs. It's a great starter receiver, though the remote isn't my favorite, it's well-built."

"After a lightning strike, I needed a replacement for my Galaxy 19 satellite receiver. I set it up, navigated the menu, but then everything just quit working. The remote wouldn't function either. I found this unit to be cheaply built and not worth the trouble."

"I purchased this product, but sadly, it arrived defective. While it powers on, the remote doesn't communicate with it. After thorough testing, I confirmed the receiver was damaged. This is my second order, and although Amazon promised a refund, I’m facing a loss due to shipping costs. It seems there's a batch issue, so I wouldn't recommend buying this until it's resolved."

"I am very happy with my purchase. It has worked flawlessly for months!"

"I faced a lot of challenges getting the Wally activated. I spent a week trying to contact tech support but had no success."

"This product has great flexibility with the Dish RV Flex Plan. I bought three after OrbyTV went down, and the DVR feature is a dream!"

"I found the item well-packaged, and once I hooked it up, the activation process was surprisingly easy. Plus, it came with remotes!"

"I bought the receiver and dish player through Amazon, but I could never get them to work together. Despite several phone calls, setup wouldn't finish, and both tech supports just blamed each other. It was a very frustrating experience. I've even filed a complaint to return my funds."

"This review is regarding RV Wholesale Direct, not Wally's. I ordered two Wallys, but one is defective, and the other only lasted about two months. The HDMI connection is very loose, which is disappointing."

"I found this receiver to be a great value for its price. It's easy to operate, making my experience enjoyable."

"The video and audio quality are impressive, and I appreciate how well it detects channels during blind scans."

"However, I did experience a long shipping delay from China, which was a bit frustrating."