AT&T TV or currently the DirecTV Stream is one of the most sought-after live TV streaming services. A typical query that is often asked is if DirecTV Stream supports DVR to record or rewind programming. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the DVR services that you can access with the help of DirecTV Stream.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is an internet-based streaming service similar to cable or satellite television. The streaming service provides the watcher with live and scheduled programming from the most popular networks and channels.
Some key things to know about DirecTV Stream:
- For this to be effective, the network must be connected to a high-speed internet connection.
- Compatible with a variety of devices such as smart TVs, streaming players, smartphones, and many others
- Presents channel packages such as Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier.
- The Sling Orange package offers streaming of live TV as well as cloud DVR service to record shows.
We have seen that DirecTV Stream does have a DVR and that users can record their favorite shows, movies, and programs for later watching.
Yes, DirecTV Stream customers are allowed to use an integrated cloud DVR feature that enables the recording of live television and storing of episodes for future enjoyment.
With the DirecTV streaming DVR, you can:
- It is also important to record multiple shows at once.
- It has a recording time of up to 20 hours of the recorded content.
- Store each recording for a period not exceeding 90 days
- Quick forward or rewind the contents that have been recorded using the DVR.
- Record from the guide or other compatible devices set as well as manage them
It operates similarly to a set-top box DVR, but rather than your recordings being stored on a physical hard drive device, they are saved in the cloud.
How many streams can I record at once?
DirecTV Stream also offers you an incredible DVR where you can record as many as 20 streams at once. That way you could schedule 20 different TV episodes to be recorded simultaneously.
The 20 content streams that can be recorded simultaneously are per account, irrespective of the number of registered devices.
What is the maximum amount of storage space that is allowed for recording?
Today, DirecTV Stream offers 20 hours of cloud DVR storage as a part of every package and tier.
If you want to expand your DVR capacity, you can pay an additional monthly fee:
- $10 monthly for 50 total hours of DVR recording.
- $15 per month for 200 total DVR hours
For those who do not want to spend extra money 20 hours is more than enough to record one's favorite shows that would otherwise be missed due to work, sleep, or other clashes.
How Long Do Recordings Last?
Any program that you record through the DirecTV streaming DVR will be available there for up to 90 days from the time it was recorded.
The episodes that have been recorded at the DVR storage will be erased after 90 days to give room to other recordings.
So you have three months before you would need to either download any must-save content or record an encore showing again.
Can You Record On Demand or Restricted Content?
The DirecTV streaming DVR has some rules in place over what television content types subscribers are allowed to record and save offline:
What CAN Be Recorded:
- Television content which is from the linear channel streams
- E most shows and events that go on air live
What CAN NOT Be Recorded:
- VOD programming
- Certain network replays
- Premium channel streams
- Sporting event replays
- Regionally restricted content
But while the DVR brings into the home control to record much live and first-run programming, there are restrictions concerning replays of sports events and large on-demand programming blocks due to rights.
Conclusion
The integrated cloud DVR that is provided with every DirecTV Stream plan adds to the already extensive lineup of live and on-demand content. It comes with DVR features like voice control, scheduling of simultaneous recordings; 90 days of storage, and full control of playback, making it perfect for watching your favorite shows without the need for a clunky box.
So, there are some limitations to the recordings for some of the premium channels and on-demand programs but otherwise, the streaming DVR of DirecTV works just like a cable or satellite TV provider’s DVR service is supposed to. All in all, it provides pleasant versatility to the DirecTV streaming.
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