AT&T TV now rebranded as DirecTV Stream, is a live television streaming service where users can watch live TV and on-demand content without having a cable connection. DirecTV Stream lets you view virtually all your favorite channels and programs through your internet connection. However, does it mean that you can install DirecTV Stream independently on the LG smart TV? Keep reading to discover more.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is an online video service like other online video providers instead of cable TV providers. The streaming service lets you watch live TV and thousands of other programs; however, there are no long-term subscriptions and equipment costs like those of a cable provider.
Some key things to know about DirecTV Stream:
- Over 140+ live TV channels including ESPN, TNT, CNN, etc.
- 20,000+ on-demand movies and shows
- Cloud DVR with Unlimited Storage
- It can support streaming of up to 20 devices concurrently.
- Available on phones, tablets, computers, and select streaming platforms.
And that is where DirecTV comes in: the company simplifies the process of ‘cutting the cord’ with cable, while still being able to watch all the popular programming.
Is There a DirecTV Stream App by LG?
However, at the moment, there is no downloadable DirecTV Stream app in the LG smart TV content stores. Thus, it is impossible to install and use DirecTV Stream out of the box on an LG TV running WebOS.
Other popular streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and YouTube are also available as LG apps. However, for some reason, DirecTV has not imported their streaming service to LG TVs.
How to Get DirecTV Stream on an LG TV – Workarounds?
While there isn’t an LG smart TV app for DirecTV Stream subscribers, you still can watch the programming on your LG TV using the following ways. That just takes a little creativity – a little outside-of-the-box thinking. Here are some alternatives:
Streaming: The use of hardware such as Amazon Fire Stick, Roku device, and Apple TV among others can be connected to the LG TV to access streaming apps. Although those devices cannot have the DirecTV service built-in, you can download the DirecTV app onto those devices and cast the service to your big screen.
Screen Mirroring—Most smart LG televisions come with features like AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast screen mirroring, which allows one to share content directly from a mobile device or computer to the LG TV screen. For example, you can open DirecTV Stream in the app on your phone or tablet and cast it directly to the LG.
HDMI Connection – If you watch DirecTV Stream through a streaming player, gaming console, or computer, you can connect it to the HDMI port of LG smart TVs. This will then show everything from the external source to your television screen so you can view all the programs in DirecTV Streaming.
Using one of those workarounds enables you to overcome the fact that there is no separate app. Having an additional device will allow you to cast DirecTV on your LG television rather easily.
Is there an LG TV app for the DirecTV Stream?
That is why up to now there has been no information that the DirecTV Stream service will be launching its streaming app for LG’s smart TV platform. While the need for the service remains high, the pressure for DirecTV Stream support among the leading TV manufacturers is increasing.
Since LG continues to work with other streaming services such as YouTube TV and DirectTV competitor, fuboTV – there is no clear information whether and when it will be possible on this platform.
However, if other newer live streaming platforms are anything to go by like Hulu Live TV which only recently began offering its service on WebOS, there is still hope that DirecTV and LG will sort out their differences and come to a mutually beneficial partnership.
Conclusion
Although there is no direct method by which the app can be installed on LG televisions and used to watch programs in DirecTV Stream, there are some technicalities that can be put into use. By streaming other devices, screen mirroring, and external HDMI media players you are allowed on an LG smart TV.
But there is hope that an official DirecTV app will be included next time on WebOS as part of the package. However, for further compatibility between LG and the Huawei Mate 30 series, enthusiasts will have to wait for future updates.
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