LG smart TVs are among the most widely used smart TVs available in the current society. LG TVs are designed for easy entertainment access by featuring beautiful displays and intuitive interfaces along with built-in streaming apps. But can you get DIRECTV Stream on an LG smart TV? Let's find out.
What is DIRECTV Stream?
DIRECTV Stream is an online streaming service that provides its viewers with live television and on-demand programming without dependence on direct satellite signals or cables. It lets you get live TV, sports, and thousands of other on-demand titles all in one app so you can watch cable but get to keep your favorite channels and shows.
Some key things to know about DIRECTV Stream:
- More than 75 live television channels including AMC, ESPN, HGTV, and many others.
- Over 20,000 on-demand movies and shows
- Unlimited DVR storage for recording shows and movies.
- Broadcast up to 20 devices in and outside the house
Well to sum it all up, DIRECTV Stream provides you with a cable experience of live and on-demand programs through the Internet. There are no contracts or hidden fees as well here as well.
Is There a DIRECTV Stream App for LG TVs?
Regrettably, at the moment, there is no native or official LG smart TV application for DIRECTV Stream. DIRECTV Stream apps are currently only available on:
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Google Chromecast
- Choose among these the Android mobile phones
Thus, it means that although you cannot download the app on your LG TV, you must not despair because you can still watch DIRECTV. Read on for workarounds.
How to download DIRECTV Stream on LG Smart TV?
While an LG-optimized DIRECTV Stream app would be ideal, you have two easy workarounds:
Use a Streaming Device
Currently, there are no built-in apps or native integration for DIRECTV Stream on LG TV; therefore, you can connect with a compatible streaming device such as Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Here's how:
1. Buy an Apple TV, an Amazon Fire TV or a Google Chromecast
2. Plug the device into the HDMI input of the LG TV
3. If you’re going to use that device, download the DIRECTV Stream app for that device.
4. Log into your DIRECTV Stream account
And you're all set! This workaround enables you to subscribe to the actual DIRECTV Stream service on your LG smart TV via another streaming platform.
Screen Mirroring
If you do not need another device most of the new LG LED LCD Smart TVs also support screen mirroring, which enables you to share your mobile device screen on your television.
Here's how to use screen mirroring for DIRECTV Stream:
1. If you want to use the Stream on a phone or tablet, you need to install the official DIRECTV Stream application.
2. Make sure that both devices are connected to the same wireless network.
3. Connect to your LG TV through screen mirroring/casting
4. There are several ways that you can mirror your mobile device display to your LG TV.
5. Go to your DIRECTV Stream mobile app login
With mirroring, you can quickly get the DIRECTV Stream mobile view displayed on your LG television. Just bear in mind that depending on the internet connection, the performance can be different.
The Bottom Line
Well, as of now, there is no native app for LG smart TVs but you can easily access the DIRECTV Stream on your LG TVs using streaming media players or through screen casting from your smartphone.
Ideally, we would like to see DIRECTV offer support to LG webOS platforms in the future as well. But in the meantime, external streaming devices, or casting work very well.
So there is no more reason for you not to watch live sports, news, movies, and more on your LG television using DIRECTV Stream now!
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