How to Setup and Use DIRECTV Remote App
Basically, the Remote app provides you with the smartest and most convenient way to operate your Smart TV using a smartphone. It would greatly help when the conventional remote stops working or are misplaced. The DirecTV remote app is available in the Official DirecTV app, which is compatible with Android and iOS devices. So, all that is required is a stable Wi-Fi network with both TV and smartphone connected to the same.
DIRECTV on the GO Remote App
This app provides you the thousands of movies, TV shows, etc., and offers premium subscriptions monthly or yearly. You can also access the apps like Cartoon Network, Disney, HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and so on. The DirecTV Cinema offers the users anoption to stream old and newly released movies as well. It can also stream the news, sports, and also local channels. Most importantly, this application is compatible with the mobile device when upgraded to a premium account. Here are some key features of using a DirecTV remote app.
- Switch between channels.
- Play and pause the video
- Skip and rewind
- Record live video
Compatible DirecTV Receiver Model
Ensure that the receiver model of your devices is one among the following, HR20, HR21, R22, HR23, HR24, HR44, H21, H23, H24, or H25 because the remote app will only be compatible with the models mentioned above. If you don’t know your receiver model, we can press and hold the INFO button on the remote.
How to Setup the DirecTV Remote App
#1. Install the DirecTV remote App from the Google Play Store or App Store on your android or iPhone devices.
#2. Ensure that the TV and the smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
#3. Open the DirecTV on the GO app on your mobile.
#4. For the first time, you need to log in to the account.
#5. Select the Browse for TV button, and a remote icon will appear on the top-right corner of the screen.
#6. Now, Tap on the Remote control icon to operate your Smart TV.
#7. Select the Receiver to pair or connect the device you want to stream.
#8. Enter the Code that appears on your TV screen.
#9. Wait for a minute to complete the setup.
#10. Finally, your mobile TV remote is ready to use, and you can control the HD receivers on your mobile phone.
Alternative DirecTV Remote App
Similarly, there are some alternative third-party DirecTV remote apps. Again, we can choose any suitable apps that work best for us. Most of these apps offer the same functions as a conventional remote.
- Anymote – This app is for android devices and is available in the Google Play Store. It allows us to control DirecTV conveniently using our smartphone, and we no longer need to worry about misplacing or changing the batteries that we usually do for a physical remote.
- Direct remote for DirecTV – It is compatible with the iOS device and is available in the App Store. It is a Wi-Fi-based remote that controls the DirecTV receiver using an iPhone or iPad.
- Remote Control for DirecTV – This app is available in the Play Store for free. Fortunately, this remote app is compatible with most DirecTV devices. But, ensure to pick the most suitable one that works better for you.
FAQ
Yes, you can use the app without a Wi-Fi connection. But you have to connect the receivers, DVRs, and the client boxes to an internet connection.
If you have the old receiver with an Ethernet port, connect it to the Wi-Fi router using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, we can connect the remote to the TV using DECA or Direct Genie Connections. If you prefer to use the physical remote as that is more convenient, that is always an option to fix the issue by resetting the DirecTV remote.
You can troubleshoot the device with a few steps. First, go to Settings >> Whole>>Home>> External Access, and then tap Allow to register your device. By doing so, we can register the receiver on the DirecTV app.
