How To Addd New Apps To Direct Tv

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For many years, DIRECTV customers have enjoyed the ability to access apps right on their TV screens. These apps have made it quick and easy to view program guides, keep up with sports scores and stay on top of local weather reports. In addition to their useful TV apps, DIRECTV now provides apps for many mobile devices, which enables their subscribers to use smartphones and tablets to control their televisions and stream live shows over the Internet. Users can even access the DIRECTV app from their Apple Watches. Take full advantage of all your TV has to offer by accessing DIRECTV apps on almost any modern internet-enabled device.

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Make sure your equipment meets the minimum requirements to access apps for DIRECTV. ^[1] Here is a list of compatible receivers:
- Genie (HR34 and later, C31 and later)
- DIRECTV HD DVR receiver (HR 21 and later)
- DIRECTV HD Receiver (H21 and later)
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Launch the DIRECTV apps menu. Point your remote at the television and press the Right arrow.

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Select an app to launch. Use the up and down arrow keys to move around the app screen. Press Select on your remote to open the app of your choice.

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Make sure your phone meets the minimum operating system requirements to use the DIRECTV app.
- Apple iOS 8.0 and later
- Android OS 4.2 and later
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Install the free DIRECTV phone app. The app can found on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. ^[2]
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Launch the DIRECTV app. Sign in with your DIRECTV account information. ^[3] If you don't have a DIRECTV account, create one at directv.com.
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Configure your phone to work with your DIRECTV at home. Open the app and tap "Browse for TV." Select "Receiver" and choose the model you have.
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Set up your phone to watch live TV. Once you've selected your receiver, return to the main menu and tap "Guide." Shows that have a Streaming+ icon can be watched anywhere you have Internet access. All other options can only be watched on your TV.
- Select "on iPhone/Android" to watch TV on your phone.
- Select "on TV" if you want to use your phone to find something to watch on your TV.
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Make sure your tablet is running a version of its operating system that is compatible with the DIRECTV app. ^[4]
- Apple iOS 8.0 and above
- Android OS 4.2 and above
- Kindle OS 4.2
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Install the free DIRECTV tablet app. The app can found on Google Play, the Apple App Store and the Amazon Appstore.
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Launch the DIRECTV app. Sign in with your DIRECTV account information. If you don't have a DIRECTV account, create one at directv.com.
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Configure your tablet to work with your DIRECTV at home. Open the app and tap "Browse for TV." Select "Receiver" and choose the model you have.
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Set up your tablet to watch live TV. Once you've selected your receiver, return to the main menu and tap "Guide." Shows that have a Streaming+ icon can be watched on the Internet from anywhere. All other options can only be watched on your TV.
- Select "Watch on Tablet" or "Watch on iPad" to watch TV. ^[5]
- Select "on TV" if you want to use your phone to find something to watch on your TV.
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Make sure you have a receiver and phone compatible with the Apple Watch.
- The Apple Watch works with the following DIRECTV models: HR44, HR 34, HR20, HR 21, HR22, HR23, HR24, H21, H22, H23, H24, H25. Check with DIRECTV for the most up-to-date list.
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If you haven't already, install the DIRECTV app on your iPhone. The app is available for free on the App Store.
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Log in to the DIRECTV app. Open the DIRECTV app on your iPhone and log in with your DIRECTV username and password.
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Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone that paired with your Apple Watch. ^[6] If you haven't yet paired your watch and phone, visit Pair Your Apple Watch with an iPhone for a brief tutorial.
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Find the DIRECTV app. Scroll through the app list until you see DIRECTV. Select it, and then choose "Show App on Apple Watch."
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Open the DIRECTV app on your Apple Watch. As long as your watch is connected to the same network as your DIRECTV, you can browse for TV shows, use your watch as a remote control, and control your DVR.

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I don't have a smartphone. Is there a way to to stream movies without the DirectTV app?

If you have a USB flash, you could download your movie from the computer to it, then to the TV. However, it needs to be a smart TV or a standard TV with a USB hub.
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How do I get DirectTV on my PC?

Download the app from the website after you log into your account.
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How do I get the Directv app on my laptop?

Sign in on the website, and all of the mobile features are present on the account.
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If I already have Directv, will the apps cost me anything (now or in the future)?

No, they won't cost you anything.

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You can watch any stream enabled channel while you're on your home network, but only some channels will be available when you're elsewhere.
You can use your mobile app to control your DVR if you have one of the following devices: Tivo Series 2 with 6.4a software, R15 and later, or HR20 and later. Just select the show you want to record and tap "Record." You can even do this with your Apple Watch. ^[7]

Remember that watching streaming content on your mobile network can quickly eat up your data. Data charges for your wireless carrier apply.

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