Some customers are satisfied with as many options as DirecTV provides and high-definition images, but some other customers like the idea of streaming devices such as Roku and the cost. One of the things that these users often ask is whether it is possible to have your cake and eat it and therefore stream DirecTV to a Roku device.
What is DirecTV?
DirecTV is a satellite television service that is among the leading service providers in the United States of America. They provide access to 200 plus Channels in entertainment, news, sports, etc. DirecTV operates on a platform that demands the installation of satellite hardware such as a satellite dish and receiver to tune to the programs. This is because it can provide a consistent service and high-definition picture quality to the subscribers.
What is Roku?
Roku is a streaming device that you connect to your television and allows you to access thousands of streaming channels and services. Roku devices have evolved from streaming sticks to full-fledged players with voice search functionality and up to UHD/4k support. Roku is a basic but effective streaming device that enables users to access Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and a host of other streaming apps.
So, Can I watch DirecTV on Roku?
Unfortunately, there is no way to directly ‘cast’ DirecTV programming onto a Roku device. It is quite easy to understand that since DirecTV uses satellite technology and Roku uses Internet streaming there is no DirecTV app or channel for Roku.
Thus, if you are a current DirecTV customer and want to use a Roku in your home for streaming, you cannot transfer your existing set of DirecTV channels to Roku.
Workarounds and Alternatives
Though DirecTV cannot be natively supported on Roku devices, there are ways to get some sort of DirecTV feel on Roku through workarounds and streaming-based solutions.
Use DirecTV Streaming Apps
Part of the content already available through DirecTV can be accessed through channel-specific streaming apps on Roku. For instance, you can log in with your DirecTV/Uverse account to access HBO Max or WatchESPN on Roku. Some of the paid channels you have subscribed to via your DirecTV package can be accessed when you launch channel-specific streaming apps on Roku. Therefore, although it is not an experience of using DirecTV comprehensively, it provides you with some streaming rights for the channels that you are subscribed to.
Consider DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream used to be called AT&T TV and provides streaming of many of the same channels offered through satellite DirecTV. In supported regions, you are welcome to order the DIRECTV Stream service, add optional features such as sports packages similar to the ones offered by DirecTV, and enjoy your channels in the DIRECTV Stream application for Roku. This provides one with a streaming option of the Direct TV similar to the conventional channel package.
Compare other live TV streaming services
In addition to DIRECTV Stream, there are many more streaming TV services with impressive channel lineups and DVR via Roku apps such as FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling. These over-the-internet TV services are not going to offer precisely the same channels and features as DirecTV satellite, but these are going to get you ~80% of that DirecTV experience if you are streaming it through your Roku. You can assess the channel packages and pricing structures of these streaming providers alongside their features to determine a suitable substitute was the DirecTV satellite service.
Conclusion
Therefore, as it stands, the proprietary satellite service of DirecTV cannot work with the Roku devices due to the strict internet streaming design of the devices. Yes, you can obtain some of your content using standalone apps or another streaming TV provider but if you wish to have your complete DirecTV experience viewable on Roku then sorry you will be out of luck. If providing streaming on Roku devices remains a high priority, it may be time to consider relocating your TV package from satellite.
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