- PriceFree
- CategoryEntertainment
- First releasedMarch 30, 2009
- Versions6 archived
- Installable5 of 6
- AvailabilityRemoved from the App Store
- SellerDIRECTV, Inc.
- Bundle IDcom.directv.DTViPhone
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueWe’ve packed a world of entertainment in one little app. Watch live TV or catch up on the latest movies and shows On Demand. With the DIRECTV app, your favorite entertainment always goes where you go. And now, you can control your HD DVR from your Apple Watch, too.
We’ve made tons of awesome changes recently. Here are some crowd favorites:
WATCH • Watch thousands of your favorite movies and shows, live or on Demand • Enjoy the latest releases on DIRECTV CINEMA and buzz-worthy entertainment from top premium channels like HBO®, Cinemax®, STARZ®, ENCORE®, and SHOWTIME® • Start watching an On Demand program on one device, pause, then continue watching on any other device • Binge watch with ease. When you finish watching an episode of a show, the next episode will start playing automatically • Start watching a show on your device, then tap to send it to your big screen. And vice versa—send it from your TV to your mobile device
BROWSE • Make wise decisions with detailed program descriptions, cast & crew info, photos, recommendations and parental ratings • Tap the new “In my subscription” filter to browse the movies and shows that don’t require extra payment
RECORD • Set your DVR to record movies and shows from anywhere. You can record a single episode of a show or an entire series with just one tap • Add more time to the start or end of your recording request so you won’t miss a second of the action—even if your program runs overtime
CONTROL • Control your TV from your Apple Watch.* Find new movies and shows, view their details, and set them to record to your DVR, and more from your wrist • Add the new DIRECTV remote widget to your iOS Today screen to quickly see what’s currently playing on your TV, control playback, set your DVR, and more—all without unlocking your phone or opening the DIRECTV app* • When you want to find a show, just speak up. Voice search can help you find exactly what you're looking for. You can even set it to display results on your TV
*IMPORTANT TIP: Before using your iOS Widget or Apple Watch, make sure your receiver is set up properly. Go to your receiver’s MENU, then select Settings & Help > Settings > Whole-Home > External Device. Make sure “External Access,” “Current Program” and “Recordings” are set to Allow and “Recently Watched” is set to Share.
REQUIREMENTS - iPhone® 4S or later, iPod touch® 5th generation running iOS 8+ - DIRECTV customers must have a residential home account registered on DIRECTV’s website to access the DIRECTV for iPhone - Watching select Live TV Streaming channels outside the home requires an active Wi-Fi or mobile network connection. For best performance, connect to a strong Wi-Fi signal - Available content is based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time - Live TV Streaming in-home only channels and remote control requires a Wi-Fi connection to your home network and a DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (models R22, and HR20 or higher) connected to a broadband Internet connection. Remote control also works with HD receivers (models H21, H23 or higher) connected to a broadband Internet connection - Scheduling a recording requires a Wi-Fi, or mobile network connection and a DIRECTV Plus® DVR or HD DVR - Receivers do not require phone or Internet connection to schedule a recording
For complete details on technical requirements, please visit: https://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3426
For Tips, Tricks and Customer Support, please visit: http://forums.directv.com
This DIRECTV App features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see the Nielsen Digital Measurement Privacy Policy at http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information about this Nielsen measurement feature
Use of the DIRECTV for iOS App by DIRECTV customers is subject to DIRECTV's Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy available at directv.com
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 5 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2010 | 1.9.5 | — | 43,708 | Free |
| January 8, 2011 | 2.0.1 | — | 57,860 | Free |
| March 22, 2012 | — | — | 61,063 | Free |
| March 7, 2013 | — | — | 67,568 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25App used to run perfectly. Now for at least a month it won’t open. Complete garbage. Tried calling for help, no one could figure it out.
Is very good but spectrum is better . They give you all the channels you pay for . That would be a huge improvement
I love Direct TV! I am a longggggg Time customer & happy! I want to give a shoutout to ALYSA in Billings who has redeemed my love of Direct TV! I have been with DTV around 15-17 years because of those that have helped me with various issues! However today I spent over an hour attempting to get someone in IT to reset my password so I could use my new Apple Phone & my new Apple Watch! I spoke to an unknown person in IT who attempted unsuccessfully to help me & of course wanted to just get on with her day saying “my supervisor: Kristin (unknown spelling) was at lunch at 2 pm then she told me that she was working with another customer (I hate when people take you for some kind of fool- I have been Director of Customer Service with 2 departments at the same time so I was on to her, “WANT TO GET OFF THE PHONE & SOMEONE ELSE CAN DEAL WITH YOU LATER,” disposition! However, I didn’t allow her the opportunity to put me off! I am no fool! I deserve excellent service & I persisted in getting help, I was told that, “MY SUPERVISOR WILL CALL YOU BACK SOMETIME TODAY”, well I know that no one goes to lunch at 2 pm, even as she said, “they we’re working the graveyard shift”! The truth is much better than wanting to put anyone off! I could have gotten over, “I’m in IT & I’m not trained & just am answering the phone”! Well we finally hung up after a back & forth battle to correct my issue! Well, I called one of my many phone contacts numbers to Direct TV & got precious ALYSA IN BILLING! She had my issue settled in a minimal amount of time! God bless people who are trained & know what they are doing & make you smile after dealing with someone who just want you to go away! Thank you ALYSA!!! Sincerely, Brenda Snow
Much improved!
Previous version worked perfectly. New version won’t even let me sign in. Told me I needed to make a new password. Once made it told me I couldn’t log in and was sent back to the Apple store page for the DIRECTV app.
If I could give 10 bright star, I would. Everyday, I reap the benefits of receiving current local / global news, sports media, medical reviews and weather alerts to stay motivated with life.
Always use my Direct tv app, I use it daily! So convenient!love it
Every time I use the app, I have to run the same 10 to 15 steps in order to get to the channel I watch every day even after a save my favorites. So inefficient.love it love it
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.