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What is the DIRECTV App?
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DIRECTV App - An extraordinary experience
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Flexibility is contagious
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What should you expect from the DIRECTV App?
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Recorded Shows
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Comprehensive streaming
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DVR Scheduling
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Voice Recognition
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On-Demand Content
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DIRECTV App Information
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How to access DIRECTV App?
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Design
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App Homepage
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Inner Pages
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Content
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Desktop/Mobile experience
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Suggestions I have for DIRECTV App
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Conclusion
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Although it may be tempting to stick to watching your favorite show or movie on your TV screen, mobile streaming is becoming increasingly popular because of its portability. Various platforms, such as NBC, CBS, and DIRECTV, have recently launched apps that allow users to get a TV-like experience on their phones. Whether you use an Android or iOS device, you can stream TV at your convenience!
Now, if you have AT&T TV and have DIRECTV Now, you can use your account to access content from any of the channels that are available on DIRECTV. If you don?t have AT&T TV and don?t have DIRECTV NOW, then you can only access content that is available on the app.
Today we will be reviewing the DIRECTV App. Now as an AT&T user, you would have tons of confusion between DIRECTV, DIRECTV App, and DIRECTV NOW. So just to clear the confusion, here's what you need to know. AT&T took over DIRECTV. Now, every other vertical except for the DirectTV App has been replaced by AT&T moniker. So you have AT&T NOW which is an internet-based streaming platform and you have AT&T TV which is the direct rebranding of DIRECTV. It's just the app that's still available on the platform as DirectTV App. Now if you have AT&T TV and have DirectTV NOW, you can use your account to access content from any of the channels that are available on DirectTV. If you don't have AT&T TV and don't have DirectTV NOW, then you can only access content that is available on the app.
What is the DIRECTV App?
The DIRECTV App is a premium streaming app that allows you to watch your favorite movies and TV shows on-demand. It is available to AT&T wireless subscribers without any additional cost or data coverage.
DIRECTV App - An extraordinary experience
Some features in this app are straight-up fire. For instance, if you want your DVR to record a new program, you can use the app to carry on the following task. You can set your DVR remotely using your device, and it'll record the content whether you're near it or not. The app allows you to view various programs on your mobile device. You get access to live streams along with on-demand content on your mobile device.
Flexibility is contagious
The DIRECTV app allows you to use your tablet and iPad as a mobile streaming device. This app has a lot of functionality, which is amazing because it used to be a traditional, clicker app. It's an intuitive touch-based one, which offers a comprehensive solution to your streaming questions. The best part is that the app helps you enjoy entertainment without relying on television or your desktop.
What should you expect from the DIRECTV App?
Streaming services have become more interactive and user-friendly over the years. In 2020, you'll be able to access content easily and in high quality by clicking a few buttons. You can also interact with the community to get feedback on your viewing experience.
Recorded Shows
You can stream recorded content from your DIRECTV account on your Android or iOS device using the DIRECTV app. You can personalize your playlist and watch it on the go. With the 72-hour rewind feature, you can catch up on shows that you missed 2 days ago. Selected channels on the app allow you to consume catch-up content.
Comprehensive streaming
DirectTV offers every show on the network, including all seasons. Once you finish watching an episode, the next episode will play in 20 seconds. If you want to watch it right away, you can tap the play button. The reason why I'm referring to this app as a comprehensive streaming service is because it allows you to stream on multiple devices simultaneously. And not just that, you can also use ScreenSwitch - Send the content from your mobile screen to your TV.
DVR Scheduling
You don't have to be home to record your favorite event. Say a huge football match is around the corner, but you're busy with work. All you need to do is use the DIRECTV app and schedule the DVR to record the content when you're not there. Using the iPhone app, you can both view and edit the recordings in one go.
Voice Recognition
Using Siri on iPhone or Bixby on Samsung, you can set up voice input and access various functionalities in the app. Commands using voice recognition are usually accurate, and you will not experience any problems. However, if there is a lot of background noise, then it might be a problem.
On-Demand Content
With access to a platform like Netflix, it's really a blessing when you're stuck somewhere. For example, if you're stuck in traffic or at the airport. Streaming on-demand content can help you kill time and make you less frustrated. The Netflix library has over 10,000 titles so there's something for everyone. Sure, the streaming won't be perfect with a data pack connection but the pixelation and audio breakage is not something you'd experience with a more traditional streaming service.
DIRECTV App Information
Android users generally dislike the DirecTV App, whereas iOS lovers don't seem to be able to show much compassion for it. Several million people have downloaded the app from the Google Play Store, and it's only around 75MB in size. However, on the App Store, the app is much larger - 206MB - and requires iOS 10 or above for compatibility. This shows how different the features and size of these apps are between Android and iOS.
How to access DIRECTV App?
Since DIRECTV is a legal app, you don't need to worry about downloading it from a third-party website. The DIRECTV App is available on Google Play Store and the App Store. Download the app from there and install it on your phone.
Design
The DirectTV App's clean and unique interface looks cool and helps the other elements with blue accents to stand out. The dark background with light gray buttons and blue highlights look amazing. Even the way the entire content has been laid out provides the homepage and inner pages with sufficient breathing room, which means at no point in the app will you feel that the section is cluttered.
App Homepage
Once you find the movie or show you want to watch, just hit the play button and it will start streaming on your television.
There is a drop-down menu towards the left. A search bar at the center, and Chromecast option towards the right. There are various sections and thumbnails for you to choose from. There are two tabs under the search bar where you can choose between "Watch on Phone?" and "Watch on TV?". Under the section, you'll see numerous sections filled with thumbnails. There are as many as four thumbnails in each row accompanied by the title, release year, and runtime. Once you find the movie or show you want to watch, just hit the play button and it will start streaming on your television.
Inner Pages
There are several pages that I would like to discuss here. First, when you find a page using the search query, for instance, when I search for Modern Family, I will find a thumbnail followed by all the essential information and two CTA buttons - ?Watch? and ?Record?. Under that, you can find synopsis and details about the cast and crew. Other than that, you have the remote functionality, using which you can operate your DVR. And finally, there is a channel section wherein you can choose to stream Live TV on your phone.
Content
The DIRECTV app provides users with a large content library that includes TV shows and movies. This library allows users to stream content on up to five devices at the same time. Users can also access content that has been recorded on their DVR.
Desktop/Mobile experience
I accessed DIRECTV TV on my iPhone 8 as well as Google Pixel 3a. Based on my experience, I feel that the iOS app is much better than the Android app. This difference can be easily seen in the positive user reviews on the App Store, and the negative user reviews on Android.
Overall, the streaming was stable on both these platforms. However, the iPhone offered a better user-interface and had more personalized options than Android. Also, at certain places, the Android app would freeze for a while and crash but that never happened with the iOS app.
Suggestions I have for DIRECTV App
The DIRECTV App is being marketed in a way that suggests it's the only capable streaming platform on the internet. In no time, AT&T will transition these existing DIRECTV App users to AT&T NOW, marking the end of an era.
Conclusion
Before Direct TV app took off and became popular, some people decided to cash in. However, AT&T didn't ruin the experience and is still trying to make the content available in more than one way. My suggestion for you is to enjoy the app while it lasts.
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