To watch outside your home, you can
use the DIRECTV app to watch live TV, or download recordings to your device while you're at home to take with you
.
Can you use DIRECTV STREAM in different locations?
DirecTV Stream does not typically allow subscribers to use the service in multiple locations
. Similar to other live TV streaming services, a Home network is used to determine location and access, and this is typically set when signing up through the DirecTV Stream website or one of the apps.
Can I watch DIRECTV online away from home?
You can instantly move the show that you were watching on your mobile device to your TV and continue watching seamlessly. To experience these exciting ways to watch your DIRECTV, here's what you need:
A DIRECTV subscription (SELECT® or above) The DIRECTV App (available on iOS today and Android soon)
Can I watch my DIRECTV playlist away from home?
To view your DVR playlist
you can view via DIRECTV app on a mobile device (mobile phone or tablet) only
.
Can I watch my DIRECTV while traveling?
To watch outside your home, you can
use the DIRECTV app to watch live TV
, or download recordings to your device while you're at home to take with you.
Why can't I watch DIRECTV on my iPad?
Having trouble streaming the DIRECTV STREAM app with your iPad
®
, iPhone
®
, or iPod touch
®
?
Restart your device. Close and restart the DIRECTV STREAM app. Check for DIRECTV STREAM app updates
.
Can you watch DIRECTV STREAM on multiple devices?
Each DirecTV Stream package comes with the same number of simultaneous streams.
You can watch on up to 20 devices at once on your home network, and on up to 3 devices outside of your home network
.
Can you watch DIRECTV on multiple devices?
DIRECTV STREAM.
Most customers* can enjoy DIRECTV STREAM on all of their compatible devices connected to their home network at the same time
. And, use up to three of those streams on the go. See the suggested internet speeds for DIRECTV STREAM.
Can directv customers use DIRECTV STREAM?
With DirecTV (satellite) you have a receiver/client box on each TV.
DIRECTV STREAM you can get their streaming device, or you can download their app to other streaming devices that you can use on your TVs
. So you can have DirecTV on all your TVs or DIRECTV STREAM, or even another provider all together.
Can you access DIRECTV STREAM if you have directv?
As soon as you complete your DIRECTV order, you'll be able to stream live and On Demand content from the channels included in your package on any device
.
How do I change my DIRECTV STREAM location?
- Press Home on your remote.
- Open Settings > General > System Summary.
- Make sure your ZIP Code is correct.
- Go to Location > Location Status and toggle OFF.
- Press the red button on the side of your device to restart it.
- Toggle your Location Status ON after you restart.
Can I watch my DVR recordings on my IPAD?
How can I watch my DVR recordings on my IPAD? To watch recorded programs: Access recorded programs on your device based on their specific program library:
SpectrumTV.net, Android and iOS devices: DVR > My Recordings
. Roku and Apple TV: My Library > Recordings.
Can I watch my recorded directv shows on my computer?
DirecTV DVR allows you to record videos and view them later on your computer
. You can play the DVR recordings from a computer via a function called DirecTV2PC.
Can I watch my DVR on my IPAD?
AT&T has upgraded their Mobile Remote Access for iPhone app with a new U-verse Mobile app, which now allows iPhone users to watch DVR recordings on their iPhone
. The new app allows iPhone users to both manage their DVR and download DVR recordings from their iPhone.
How can I watch DIRECTV while camping?
If you're currently a DIRECTV subscriber, you can use any receiver you already have.
Unplug it from a TV in your home and hook it up to a satellite dish in your RV
. Even if you're driving halfway across the country, DIRECTV just treats it as if it was in another bedroom in your house.
Can I put my DIRECTV on hold?
There's no charge to suspend your service, and
you can put your account on hold for as little as 30 days or as long as 6 months
. This saves you the trouble of returning equipment and closing your account, only to order a new install later. To put your account on hold, call 800. DIRECTV.
Is DIRECTV STREAM the same as DIRECTV?
DIRECTV STREAM is a streamable version of DIRECTV
, but both services have their ups and downs. DIRECTV STREAM doesn't require a contract and doesn't have second-year price hikes, but DIRECTV gives you more channels and some included perks, like premium channels.
Can I stream on iPad?
Times like these are ripe for live streaming, but not everyone is fully outfitted with a video camera and an encoder. Don't let that stop you! That nifty iPhone or iPad sitting right next to you will do the trick in a pinch, and
you can live stream anything you want, anytime
.
Do you need a DIRECTV STREAM device for each TV?
Yes. You need a supported streaming devices for each TV
.
How many screens can DIRECTV STREAM?
Some have exclusive deals with DirecTV Stream. Large families with multiple devices, take note: DirecTV Stream allows subscribers to use the service on
20 screens
at once, as long as they're all on your home network. (Outside that network, three devices can still stream simultaneously.)
Do I need a device for DIRECTV STREAM?
DIRECTV STREAM offer access to thousands more apps than national cable tv providers.
Requires DIRECTV STREAM Device
(sold separately.)
What devices work with DirecTV?
Device Compatibility
DIRECTV STREAM is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV. Unfortunately, DIRECTV STREAM isn't compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
