DirecTV is one of the largest satellite and cable television service providers in the country of America. DirecTV offers the most extensive video programming choice for viewers with more than 16 million subscribers across the United States. But is DirecTV available for streaming? It is now time to take a closer look at the streaming potential that DirecTV has to offer.
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Streaming Service
The satellite provider DirecTV introduced a standalone streaming product with the name ‘DirecTV Now’ in 2016. This is another streaming service that offers a lot of content without the need for a satellite dish or cable box. DirecTV Now requires internet connection only to enjoy live TV as well as On Demand programs.
DirecTV Now provides viewers with many of the most-watched cable channels, but you don’t need to have a DirecTV satellite service to have access to this service. Subscription packages begin at $40 per month to access more than 60+ television channels. Most of the premium stations such as HBO, Showtime, and others can be ordered in addition to the basic offered packages at an additional fee per month.
Supported Devices
Where DirecTV Now Can Be Watched
The DirecTV Now app is available to download on a variety of streaming devices including:
- iPhone/iPad
- Android phones/tablets
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets The fifth is Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablets, where the Fire TV is an Android TV-based streaming device developed by Amazon while the Fire tablets are Android-based tablets also by Amazon.
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TVs
- Web browsers
This means, irrespective of whether you use your mobile devices, media players or smart TVs to stream your content, you are well sorted for the DirecTV Now.
Limitations
Here is a list of the things that DirecTV Now lacks:
While DirecTV Now serves as DirecTV's streaming solution, there are some limitations compared to the satellite service:
- Lesser options – Direct Now has over 60+ channels depending on the package while satellite has over 315+ total channel options.
- No DVR storage – One of the features exclusive to satellite and not to streaming is the DVR recording option
- 4K content – While DirecTV Now does offer 4K Ultra HD programming, the channel offering is relatively small compared with traditional satellite service.
Thus, cord-cutters should be selective about channels before deciding to go for DirecTV Now than opting for the full satellite package.
Other DirecTV Streaming Options
On Demand and Live Streaming with Satellite
In addition to the DirecTV Now streaming service, customers with regular DirecTV satellite TV subscriptions also have access to the following streaming options:
DirecTV App: Watch live TV and thousands of On Demand programs from anywhere within or outside the home using the DirecTV app for mobile and connected devices
Genie HD DVR: Record and playback programs to your home DVR and stream the recordings to connected mobile devices if you are out of home
Thus, DirecTV satellite subscribers can also benefit from streaming capabilities provided by the primary DirecTV service.
Conclusion
DirecTV Offers Good Streaming But Not as Flexible
In summary, DirecTV does provide streaming capabilities in two ways:
1) For cord-cutters through its DirecTV Now streaming service compatible with multiple portable and streaming gadgets and platforms.
2) For viewers to stream channels and DVR recordings from satellite TV using DirecTV app using Genie DVR system.
However, there are some drawbacks that can still be felt, such as the small channel packages and the absence of a DVR option in Now, the streaming services in return offer mobility to both cord-cutters with TV on the go and satellite subs. Thus, the answer to the above-posed question is positive: Yes, streaming is provided by DirecTV regardless of the chosen service.
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