[harsh]

As far as I know the DirecTV Stream box can only be used for DirecTV Stream.

DIRECTV claims that the DIRECTV STREAM Device has access to "thousands" of apps on the Google Play Store. They show logos for HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi and others.

It would be a slap in the face to deny access to the many other services available in the store (especially the free ones like Pluto or The Roku Channel, Xumo and others that offer authentication through DIRECTV).

If the STREAM Device only functions when authenticated for DIRECTV STREAM, that's a whole new level of something.

 

[harsh]

On the Google Play store's site, it says Stream Supreme, but it doesn't say that on my TV.

Not all Android apps appear on Android TV. The dual-purpose DIRECTV app may not be available generally on Android TV yet.

 

[harsh]

No I what I meant was the DirecTV Stream box can only be used DirecTV Stream and not DirecTV Satellite. Of course it can download and use other apps from the play store.

That's a very important clarification.

 

[harsh]

I don’t see why people would if you don’t get all of your channels

Not to mention losing the much beloved number and skip keys.

 

[harsh]

Appears to be working on my Apple TV. It might come in handy on a stormy day.

You could do that with the old app. The new app makes it a little less useful.

 

[harsh]

No you couldn't. The old app on the Apple TV would only let you login to a DirecTV Stream account.

I was speaking of the DIRECTV app rather than the DIRECTV STREAM app

 

[harsh]

There was no old DirecTV app for the Apple TV. The only DirecTV app on the Apple TV was for Stream only which is the one that has now been updated to include satellite.

I wasn't aware that the tvOS devices were snubbed. Looking back in the archives, they did specifically say "mobile apps".

 

[harsh]

According to Stuart other platforms are coming soon.

It seems odd to me that they started with the platform that was the most different from all the rest and work their way backward towards the Linux-based platforms which have a much larger market penetration (perhaps greater than eight times the number of units?).

 

[harsh]

Quality over quantity.

That doesn't make sense. You don't shoot for the moon when you want to visit Saturn.

 

[harsh]

Anyone think you can buy a DTV Stream remote and use it with the DTV APP?

Hopefully nobody. Most devices have no way of receiving the signals that the remote is sending (IR or RF).

 

[harsh]

Sure it does. You put it on the best quality streaming box.

If only 10% of the population has that streaming box, most of your customers aren't going to be able to take advantage. For them, it is as if the app didn't exist.

 

[harsh]

My LG remote has numbers on it and it can control the Apple TV. The numbers do not work in the DirecTV app.

Do any AppleTV apps support number keys?

 

[harsh]

Not sure why they would risk losing the $7/month for additional receivers???

Risking $7 here and $14 there is cheaper than having to offer $25+ in monthly credits to keep a customer on the teat.

 

[harsh]

My daughter has Directv Stream and her recordings are available remotely . Verizon FIOS app allows remote access to your recordings .

Some of the earlier DIRECTV DBS apps allowed streaming from your DVR but the new universal app does not. The DIRECTV website claims that you can access your DVR's My Library remotely using the DIRECTV App:

If
If you look at the text description associated with the link below, the feature list shows 50,000 movies and shows and the DVR playlist mention isn't there I'm not sure where this is coming from but the screen grab above is what I'm seeing.

Watch Live Or Recorded TV With The DIRECTV App | DIRECTV Customer Service & Support

It’s easy to view TV on your mobile device or computer over a Wi-Fi connection. Choose from hundreds of TV channels and over 50,000 movies and shows.

www.directv.com

DIRECTV DBS has not been keeping up with the Joneses in this regard but they've tried once or twice.

 

[harsh]

Does not matter what the DIRECTV website says. It is the way it is.

I don't dispute that DIRECTV is sloppy with their website maintenance. It has long been a problem and has a negative impact on customer satisfaction and the perception of DIRECTV as a premium service.

If, as some have claimed, the new app will be updated to include DBS DVR playlists, this will be important once again.

 

[harsh]

Maybe they wouldn't charge $7 a month since you would be using your own device?

The monthly charge levied for DIRECTV Ready TVs strongly suggests (but does not preclude) otherwise.

 

[harsh]

They want my HR24 back it seems. I thought they didn't want them back anymore.

I expect that you're experience is not unique. There are many that have built their DVR model on the flexibility that the HR24 offers versus adding clients to a Genie.

DIRECTV is having to get comfortable recycling equipment that used to be considered too old as that's all they have left.

 

[harsh]

Interestingly, when I called DirecTV to return 2 Genie minis because I can use the app now, they just told me to recycle them and they don't want them back.

It would be useful if you could share what the model numbers of your Minis are.

 

[harsh]

Don't have them here at work, but they are the non-4K version.

DIRECTV seems to still be installing some C41s so you never know.

 

[harsh]

C61

I'm surprised that they didn't want it back. Maybe that make wasn't all that reliable. I would think that there isn't a whole lot in the Mini proper (excluding the power brick) that can go wrong unless you install it in an home entertainment oven.