How To Watch Directv Now

1. How To Watch Directv Now On Roku
2. How To Watch Directv Now
3. Direct Tv Now Packages And Prices
4. How To Watch Directv Now On Xbox

• Update to DIRECTV App lets you watch your live and recorded programs virtually anywhere
• New 'Data Free TV' feature lets you stream AT&T U-verse and DIRECTV content without it counting against your AT&T wireless data allowance

Watch movies and shows online With DIRECTV, you can watch TV anytime and almost anywhere. Sign in to DIRECTV entertainment with your ID and password. The updated DIRECTV App gives you access to your live and recorded programming 1 whether away from the living room in your home or on the go. That's right: virtually anything you typically watch on your DIRECTV service at home will now be available anywhere you have either a mobile or Wi-Fi internet connection.

DirecTV NOW is an American live TV service, offering packages from $35/month and aimed at cordcutters. As such, DirecTV NOW is available to its users without a contract, so you can cancel anytime. If you are a playmoTV user you can access DirecTV NOW outside the US (as a matter of fact anywhere in the world). From a mobile device or computer Go to AT&T TV or the AT&T TV app. Select the show you want to watch. Choose REC (If you're using an Android ® device, select the 3 dots first.).

Away from home but itching to catch a live episode of the latest hit TV show, watch your favorite recorded movie or binge watch that series everyone has been talking about? Today, with the latest update to the DIRECTV App, you can do that for almost any show anywhere.

The updated DIRECTV App gives you access to your live and recorded programming¹ whether away from the living room in your home or on the go. That's right: virtually anything you typically watch on your DIRECTV service at home will now be available anywhere you have either a mobile or Wi-Fi internet connection. That includes shows on live channels – even locals – as well as just about all of your DVR recorded programs. You can also download most of your DVR recordings to your device to watch offline – perfect for long plane flights.

Even better, you can stream video via your DIRECTV or U-verse App without using your mobile data when you're on the go with Data Free TV on the AT&T mobile wireless network.² It's easy and automatic after registering and it doesn't count against your AT&T mobile data allotment.

'Our customers want to take their TVs with them, and our new DIRECTV App allows just that,' said David Christopher, CMO, AT&T Entertainment Group. 'You can get the content you want, when you want it.... your living room channels and your recorded content with you, anywhere you go.'

Here's what DIRECTV customers get with the DIRECTV App update:

1. Stream Live Channels. Access to live programming that you subscribe to on DIRECTV (up to 315 different channels), almost anywhere you have internet access, whether it's via Wi-Fi or mobile network. You can restart shows in progress or watch shows that aired in the last 72 hours – even if you forgot to record them!
2. Stream Recorded Programs. Access to content recorded on your home DVR via your mobile device, wherever you have internet access, whether it's via Wi-Fi or mobile network.
3. View Recorded Programs Offline. Ability to download almost all recorded content from your home DVR to your mobile device via your home Wi-Fi network. Once downloaded, you can watch that program anywhere, even if you're on a plane – no internet required.

Additionally, the DIRECTV App gives you access to more than 20,000 of the latest movies and hit shows On Demand from the most popular networks to stream virtually anywhere.³

Once you're at home, the DIRECTV App gives you even more ways to watch than before. 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:

1. A DIRECTV subscription (SELECT® or above)
2. The DIRECTV App (available on iOS today and Android soon)
3. Genie HD DVR 44 and above with a home internet connection
4. The understanding that once you start streaming on your mobile device, you're going to have little excuse to stay home

¹ Not all channels available. Channels available for live streaming correspond to your package selection and may vary by location. To download, must be in-home on same Wi-Fi network connected to DVR. Certain programming cannot be downloaded. All functions and programming subject to change.

²DATA FREE TV: Must stream through DIRECTV App. Requires eligible DIRECTV & AT&T wireless services. Exclusions & restrictions apply.

³ Access to content varies by package.

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Today's topic is one service in particular – DirecTV NOW, which launched November 30th of 2016, seeks to take on the likes of Vue and Sling TV in the live TV streaming market.

DirecTV NOW's cheapest package offers over 65+ channels for $40 per month – not a bad value, all things considered. Subscribers will get access to channels like ABC, Cartoon Network, Disney, and AMC with this starting package.

Naturally, if you want access to more channels, you can upgrade your subscription through various service tiers, capping at a $75/month tier which includes over 125+ channels.

But that's enough introduction – let's get into everything you need to know about DirecTV NOW.

Basic Information

Before getting too deep into the details of how this service works, let's go over some of the basics. We'll look at the channels you'll have access to, the add-on's (if any) you can get, and how much everything costs.

What Is DirecTV NOW?

DirecTV NOW is an Internet-based, live (And on-demand, in some cases) TV streaming service, that allows subscribers to access their favorite shows from a variety of devices – their phone, their computer, and yes, their TVs.

Like PlayStation Vue and Sling TV, all that is required to take advantage of DirecTV NOW is a subscription to one of their monthly plans – you don't need any special equipment or expensive TV contracts.

Where can you access DirecTV NOW?

As of right now, DirecTV NOW can only be accessed in the United States (All 50 states) and the District of Columbia. It is not available in any US territories such as the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, nor does DirecTV have any plans to make the service available to those who live outside of the United States.

Additionally, it's important to note that even traveling outside of the US will prevent you from accessing DirecTV NOW.

Subscription fees & channel availability

Right now, DirecTV focuses on a monthly subscription model that gives you access to a predetermined set of live and on-demand channels.

The pricing ranges from $40 per month for the basic 65+ channel package all the way up to $75 per month for a channel package containing over 125+ channels.

This pricing makes DirecTV NOW the most expensive live and on-demand TV streaming service out of the major 3 in the market, including itself as well as PlayStation Vue and Sling TV.

Package Overview

Though the service is a bit more expensive than PS Vue, it also offers more channels overall – whether or not it's worth it (When considering things like user-friendliness, streaming quality, etc.) is still to be determined.

Here are DirecTV NOW's official service packages –
• 'Live A Little' – $40/month, 65+ channels
• 'Just Right' – $55/month, 85+ channels
• 'Go Big' – $65/month, 105+ channels
• 'Gotta Have It' – $75/month, 125+ channels
• 'Todo Y Mas' – $45/month, 90+ channels of Latino programming

Here's a detailed breakdown of every single channel available for each package. Additionally, if you'd like details on which channels have on-demand content to view. Click here to jump to the complete list below.

Live A Little – $40/month

With more than 65 channels for only $40 per month, the Live A Little Plan is a great deal.

Featured Channels:

• AMC
• BBC America
• Cartoon Network
• CNN
• Comedy Central
• Discovery
• Disney Channel, XD, and Junior
• ESPN & ESPN 2
• USA

Just Right – $55/month

A big jump in the monthly price gives subscribers additional 20 channels. This plan is definitely better for Sports fans who are looking for more than just ESPN.

Featured Channels:

• Regional sports networks (Depending on your location)
• BTN
• ESPNEWS
• ESPNU
• Fox Sports Prime Ticket
• Longhorn Network
• MLB Network
• NBC Sports Network
• SEC Network

Go Big – $65/month

At $65 per month, we are definitely encroaching on typical cable TV pricing. The 'Go Big' package includes all the channels from the previous packages, as well as roughly 20 new additions.

Featured Channels:

• Discovery Family
• Discovery Life
• DIY
• Fox Sports 2
• FXM
• Golf Channel
• MTV Classic
• NBA TV
• NHL Network
• Sundance TV
• Tennis Channel

Gotta Have It – $75/month

Marketed as DirecTV's 'Ultimate package' of sorts, the 'Gotta Have It' package includes whopping 125+ channels in total, a further 20-channel increase from the previous package. As with the other packages, you get access to all the channels from any cheaper service tiers in addition to the new content.

Featured Channels:

• STARZ (Action, Black, East, West, Westerns, Family, Classic, and Suspense)
• Chiller
• Cloo
• El Rey
• Univision Deportes
• And more

Todo Y Mas – $45/month

DirecTV Now's newest package offers both Spanish language and English language channels in one package. For only $45/mo – the Todo Y Mas package offers top Latino programming in one package.

Featured Channels:

• Galavision
• ESPN Deportes
• Fox Deportes
• Telemundo
• And more

Full Channel Comparison

Can you add extra channels?

Yes. This is one area where DirecTV NOW has a bit of an advantage over PlayStation Vue. Wheres PS Vue charges upwards of $10/month for certain premium channels (Like HBO), DirecTV NOW only charges around $5/month for these add-ons.

However, the selection is also quite a bit smaller, and you can only add these extras onto an existing DirecTV NOW subscription, unlike Vue where you can take advantage of them separately.

All in all, DirecTV NOW will let you add HBO for $5/month, Cinemax for $5/month, and Starz or Showtime for $8/month each. The service is still fairly new, though, and more add-on channels are undoubtedly going to come in the future.

How does DirecTV NOW differ from regular cable providers?

Well, unlike traditional TV services, you don't need an installation guy, you don't need a cable box, and you don't even necessarily need a TV to access DirecTV NOW. All you need is a subscription and a compatible device, really.

As alluded to above, DirecTV NOW is separate from DirecTV's regular TV contracts. You do not need any expensive annual contracts, and there are no hidden fees or other annoyances. You pay your monthly fee and that's it.

Can you cancel the service easily?

Definitely. You can cancel as easily as you could with, say, Netflix. This is one of the major reasons cord-cutting is so popular. You are not roped into any set-in-stone contracts, and the fee structure is very straightforward and transparent.

How to get started with DirecTV NOW

If you're interested in giving the service a try, you'll simply need to hop over to DirecTVNOW.com to get started. The company is currently offering a 7-day free trial if you want to get your feet wet before spending any actual money.

After signing up, you simply download the appropriate app (Depending on the device you're using, this may be available in the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or your device's equivalent), sign in, and start watching.

What TV devices are compatible with DirecTV NOW?

This is one area where DirecTV NOW falters a bit. As you can see in the list below, the service is missing Roku TV support – a huge disappointment for fans of the ever-popular device.

The company had previously expressed desires to implement Roku compatibility by early 21017, but that time has come and gone.

• Amazon Fire TV
• Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Apple TV
• Chromecast (Android only)
• Chromecast Built-in TV

What about other devices?

Aside from TV devices, you can also watch DirecTV on mobile and desktop platforms. Note that there is no support for Firefox or XBOX One just yet.

• Chromecast (Android only – no iOS support yet)
• iPad (iOS 9+)
• iPhone (iOS 9+)
• iPod Touch (iOS 9+)
• Android phones(4.4+)
• Android tablets (4.4+)
• Internet Explorer 11+ for Windows 8 and up
• Chrome 50+
• Safari 8+

Important details

With the basics out of the way, let's move on to a few important details.

How To Watch Directv Now On Roku

How many devices can stream at once?

How To Watch Directv Now

Unfortunately, only 2 devices can be streaming from the same account at the same time. This is a bit of a disappointment when you consider the fact that the PlayStation Vue allows for up to 5 devices to stream at the same time.

No data usage for AT&T users

One extra feature that DirecTV NOW offers its customers is zero data usage – if you happen to also be on an AT&T cell phone plan. This means that any time spent in the app watching TV will not count against your data limits (If any).

Can you record shows?

Unfortunately, no. DirecTV NOW does not offer any DVR functionality whatsoever. Whether or not this feature will be present later is unknown.

If you absolutely must have DVR/show saving functionality, consider PlayStation Vue instead.

Watch some shows up to 72 hours after they've aired

However, the selection is also quite a bit smaller, and you can only add these extras onto an existing DirecTV NOW subscription, unlike Vue where you can take advantage of them separately.

All in all, DirecTV NOW will let you add HBO for $5/month, Cinemax for $5/month, and Starz or Showtime for $8/month each. The service is still fairly new, though, and more add-on channels are undoubtedly going to come in the future.

How does DirecTV NOW differ from regular cable providers?

Well, unlike traditional TV services, you don't need an installation guy, you don't need a cable box, and you don't even necessarily need a TV to access DirecTV NOW. All you need is a subscription and a compatible device, really.

As alluded to above, DirecTV NOW is separate from DirecTV's regular TV contracts. You do not need any expensive annual contracts, and there are no hidden fees or other annoyances. You pay your monthly fee and that's it.

Can you cancel the service easily?

Definitely. You can cancel as easily as you could with, say, Netflix. This is one of the major reasons cord-cutting is so popular. You are not roped into any set-in-stone contracts, and the fee structure is very straightforward and transparent.

How to get started with DirecTV NOW

If you're interested in giving the service a try, you'll simply need to hop over to DirecTVNOW.com to get started. The company is currently offering a 7-day free trial if you want to get your feet wet before spending any actual money.

After signing up, you simply download the appropriate app (Depending on the device you're using, this may be available in the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or your device's equivalent), sign in, and start watching.

What TV devices are compatible with DirecTV NOW?

This is one area where DirecTV NOW falters a bit. As you can see in the list below, the service is missing Roku TV support – a huge disappointment for fans of the ever-popular device.

The company had previously expressed desires to implement Roku compatibility by early 21017, but that time has come and gone.

• Amazon Fire TV
• Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Apple TV
• Chromecast (Android only)
• Chromecast Built-in TV

What about other devices?

Aside from TV devices, you can also watch DirecTV on mobile and desktop platforms. Note that there is no support for Firefox or XBOX One just yet.

• Chromecast (Android only – no iOS support yet)
• iPad (iOS 9+)
• iPhone (iOS 9+)
• iPod Touch (iOS 9+)
• Android phones(4.4+)
• Android tablets (4.4+)
• Internet Explorer 11+ for Windows 8 and up
• Chrome 50+
• Safari 8+

Important details

With the basics out of the way, let's move on to a few important details.

How To Watch Directv Now On Roku

How many devices can stream at once?

How To Watch Directv Now

Unfortunately, only 2 devices can be streaming from the same account at the same time. This is a bit of a disappointment when you consider the fact that the PlayStation Vue allows for up to 5 devices to stream at the same time.

No data usage for AT&T users

One extra feature that DirecTV NOW offers its customers is zero data usage – if you happen to also be on an AT&T cell phone plan. This means that any time spent in the app watching TV will not count against your data limits (If any).

Can you record shows?

Unfortunately, no. DirecTV NOW does not offer any DVR functionality whatsoever. Whether or not this feature will be present later is unknown.

If you absolutely must have DVR/show saving functionality, consider PlayStation Vue instead.

Watch some shows up to 72 hours after they've aired

Though this does not entirely make up for the lack of the ability to save shows to watch later on-demand, about 40 channels do offer a 3-day show 'catch-up' period where you can watch any show episodes you may have missed in that time frame on-demand.

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Are there commercials?

Yes, DirecTV NOW does run commercials. It emulates TV in this regard, just like PlayStation Vue and Sling TV.

Can you pause or fast forward?

Yes and no. You can only pause for 5-10 seconds during live TV, after which it will return to live playback. Naturally, on-demand shows and videos can be paused for as long as you'd like, and fast forwarded as you please.

How much bandwidth does DirecTV NOW use?

DirecTV's official recommendations for 'optimal streaming' is at least a 150 Kbps – 2.5 Mbps connection for mobile devices and at least a 2.5 – 7.5 Mbps connection for HD playback.

They recommend at least 12 Mbps for broadband connections to your TV or other home devices, but there have been a series of reports from users with even 60 Mbps+ connections who said they struggled to get the service to work at all.

There have also been a few widespread outages and sports blackouts for some users. All in all, DirecTV NOW is still a very buggy service.

Is the user interface easy to use?

The answer to this question differs depending on the device you happen to be using. For example, if you use Apple TV, swiping to either the right or the left on a live broadcast changes the channel – an annoying design choice that is very much prone to user error, due to how Apple TV's remote is designed.

There are numerous other minor UI design choices that can be clunky or frustrating to use (Such as pressing the back button completely exiting out of the app rather than opening a menu or taking you to a TV guide), but they will likely be ironed out over time.

A few annoying controls aside, the interface as a whole is relatively clean and simple. It does an excellent job of recommending shows, giving you quick access to on-demand shows you recently watched (To pick back up easily), and even offers a TV guide similar to what a traditional TV service would offer – not unlike PlayStation Vue in this sense

How good is the video playback?

All in all, the video (And audio) playback in DirecTV NOW is pretty decent. It's obviously not as crisp or detailed as traditional TV might be, but it's (for the most part) on-par with what PlayStation Vue and Sling TV offer.

That being said, DirecTV NOW offers 720p, 60 FPS video playback on TV streaming devices, and you can get slightly better quality playback using compatible web browsers on a desktop device. Mobile devices are restricted to 480p.

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However, frequent stuttering and various errors have been reported pretty frequently in the months since release.

What else should you know?

We've already covered all of the important information, and the less-important details – there's really no other major things you should be aware of before jumping into DirecTV NOW.

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