Looking for Hopper (1303, 1305)

Are you getting a "Looking for Hopper" error (1303, 1305)? This problem is typically caused by communication errors between the Joey and Hopper.

1
 

DISH receivers need to be in the original location where our technician installed it. If you've changed the cable connections or moved the receiver, you have two options:

 

You can move the DISH receiver and cables back to their original configuration.

 

OR

 

If you need the receiver to be installed at the new location, contact us.


Did this fix your issue?
2
 

If you have a Wireless Joey, check the Access Point by the Hopper; make sure it is powered on.

 

If the Access Point will not power on, contact us.

 

If you don't have a Wireless Joey then you won't have an Access Point, so don't worry about this step.


Did this fix your issue?
3
 

Press the Guide button on your DISH remote.

If your remote has a HOME button, press HOME three times. If your remote has a MENU button instead, press MENU two times.

Scroll down to Whole Home.

Whole Home menu option in the Diagnostics screen

Did this fix your issue?
4
 

Under Detected Devices, scroll down to the Hopper this Joey should be linked to then press Select on the DISH remote.

 

If the Hopper isn't listed under Detected Devices, skip this step.

Diagnostics screen: Hopper is unlinked

Did this fix your issue?
5
 

Go to the room with the main Hopper receiver. On the front of your Hopper, hold the Reset button down for about 5 seconds.

 

The reset process may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

Reset button on front panel of Hopper

Did this fix your issue?
6
 

Go to the room with the smaller Joey receiver. On the front of the Joey, hold the Power button down for about 5 seconds.

 

The reset process may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

Power button on front of Joey receiver

Did this fix your issue?
7
 

Please contact us for further assistance. Our technical experts will confirm the steps you've done and continue troubleshooting with additional steps.

Did this fix your issue?