This service provides customers with many options to enable them to watch programs that they might not be able to because of issues such as timetables or forgetfulness. Watching the shows that weren’t possible to watch live is also possible with the help of on-demand services available with the DIRECTV Genie DVR. Below is a list of some of the things that you should consider when watching shows that you may have missed.
Use Your Genie DVR
To achieve this, you will need to have the Genie HD DVR when you want to catch your missed shows on the DIRECTV. The Genie provides you with a means of taping several programs at the same time and with a capacity of several hundred hours of your favorite programs. Here's how to use your Genie DVR to watch missed shows: Here's how to use your Genie DVR to watch missed shows:
Record Shows to Watch Later
In addition, it is quite possible to record shows that you can watch at your own convenient time on the DIRECTV. For this, you don’t need to use your DIRECTV remote or switch between your channel guide or program listings to do this, simply locate the show that you wish to record and press the record button. This allows one to record a show to be able to watch it at any time suitable to the individual.
Schedule Series Recordings
More frequent shows you do not wish to miss are set to Series Recording. When you are in the program info screen, you should select Record Series if your Genie will record any program that has that title at some time. No more missing episodes!
Browse Your List of Recorded Shows
If you wish to check something you might have written down and saved, press the ‘List’ button on your remote control. This part contains a list of the shows you have recorded for the day along with the programs that are available for viewing at the moment. Choose the program you did not watch and set it on replay mode, starting from the initial moments when you get there.
Use DIRECTV On Demand
Direct TV provides the DVR recording facility along with the On Demand service, which is available with more than 10,000 choices. Some of the recently aired shows and movies that are available for watching are available at the DIRECTV On Demand.
Check the Networks You Subscribe To
Turn on your television and log into the ‘DIRECTV On-screen menu’ using your remote control, then click the ‘On Demand’ tab. This will display the content that a user has previously selected from subscribed channels. Search for networks such as HBO, Showtime FX, ESPN, and others in case you missed certain programs.
Search for Specific Titles
If you have an idea of the show you may have missed, try using the search option on the DIRECTV On Demand. Most episodes are available simply type in the program name you want to watch, and choose it from the list provided. It is, however, important to note that content on On Demand does expire, so make sure the episode you want to watch is still available.
Add Favorites for Quick Access
For some of the programs, save them in the favorites to view the On Demand option with ease. Locate the desired program that fits the criteria, then press the big red button on the remote to select it. Then under My Directv, there is a list that includes On Demand this is where your favorites will be.
Use Network Apps
Most networks have free applications where you can view episodes of shows that you’ve missed. As a DIRECTV subscriber, you can take advantage of these with your DIRECTV login: As a DIRECTV subscriber, you can take advantage of these with your DIRECTV login:
Download Network Apps
Go to the app store on the device or the platform for streaming and look for the application related to the network (for instance, the HGTV for Android or Apple TV). Some of the well-known network apps include HBO apps, showtime apps, ESPN, AMC, Fox, and many others.
Log in Through DIRECTV
After downloading and installing the network app, there will be a ‘Sign In/ Authenticate with your TV Provider’. On that app, you will be required to input your DIRECTV username and password; the application will connect to your subscription with DIRECTV.
Access Missed Episodes
You can also find full episodes or other content from that network in their app typically for a few weeks after the initial broadcast. Well if you were busy and could not catch last week’s big HBO or ESPN event, check their respective apps!
For those who have missed a show, the Genie and the On Demand features of this service provide a powerful DVR from DIRECTV. However, with network apps also available for your use, you have other multiple ways through which you can be able to watch some shows you didn’t catch while they were live. Read on to learn more about how you can avoid getting caught up in such a predicament by ensuring that you never miss your favorite shows again!
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