DIRECTV STREAM is a widely known service for live TV streaming that provides access to many of the channels and shows you can watch without cable. Among the most frequently asked questions, you are likely to receive a few regarding how many TVs or devices can be connected to the same DIRECTV STREAM account. This blog will give you a comprehensive outlook on the device limitations of DIRECTV STREAM as well as multiscreen access.
This article will focus on the following sections: What is a DIRECTV STREAM Account?
First, the viewer must have an understanding of the fundamental workings of the DIRECTV STREAM accounts. One of the shortcomings you need to understand when you subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM is that in one account, you cannot access the service on multiple devices simultaneously. As you will find out later, depending on the subscription package that you opt for, the exact number is different.
Here's a quick rundown of the channel packages and simultaneous device limits:
- Entertainment – 65+ Entertainment channels – Up to 2 Streaming IOCTL
- Choice – 90+ channels – Up to 3 streams
- Ultimate – Over 130 channels – Up to 3 at a time
- Premier –140 + channels – Up to unlimited streams.
As it was mentioned earlier, the device limit can be 2-3 streaming options for the basic packages and streaming is virtually unlimited for the Premier option. Let us round it up by discussing what constitutes a “stream”.
What Do We Mean By Stream?
When DIRECTV STREAM talks about the streams, they are talking about any device that is live or on pause at the moment on a channel or any DVR recording. This includes:
- Living room TV
- Bedroom TV
- Tablet
- Smartphone
- Laptop
If you have the Choice package, for instance, you could simultaneously use it on the big screen in the living room, the TV set in your bedroom, and a mobile device. But if I tried to watch on the 4th device it would display an error message stating that the number of streams has reached the limit.
The only way to watch videos that can be played back is if the DIRECTV STREAM recordings have been fully cached to your mobile device. This does not count against the number of streams that you can have at one time.
Using Single Sign-On
A helpful tip when it comes to the use of multiple devices for viewing DIRECTV STREAM is the sign-in feature. This means that you can log in one time on your smartphone or your streaming device, and then you will remain logged in on all the applications compatible with this form of authentication.
For instance, if you have a Roku device and an iPad, you can log in once through the Roku device and then when you open the DIRECTV STREAM app on the iPad, it will identify you that you are already signed in. It makes the transfer from device to device a hassle-free affair.
Conclusion of the Key Points about the Device Limits of DIRECTV STREAM
To summarize the key details on how many TVs or devices can use a single DIRECTV STREAM account:
- The key reason is that typically, each subscription tier is allowed only 2-3 streams at the same time.
- Premier provides an unlimited number of devices where there is no restriction on the number of streams that one can use.
- One stream is any TV, phone, or tablet in active use that is currently in use.
- Conventional DVR downloads do not utilize a stream slot.
So in simple numerical terms, a family of 4 could easily live comfortably and use the choice package and stream DIRECTV on 3 TVs simultaneously. But if you want complete freedom and to have as many devices connected as you want, there is the Premier package available.
I hope this clears up any confusion when it comes to using DIRECTV STREAM and its device restrictions. It is very easy for households to watch live TV on one or more devices without crossing the stream limit based on the package chosen.
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