Additionally among the top satellite TV providers in the United States of America is DirecTV. Should you be a DirecTV subscriber, you might like to see shows from your DirecTV box on your smart TV. Here is a how-to for viewing DirecTV on smart TVs:
Check DirecTV Box Compatibility
The first requirement that they need to ensure is that their DirecTV box supports streaming of content. Almost all the DirecTV boxes produced after 2016 have streaming capabilities built into the device. Consult DirecTV model number and user manual to verify compatibility of the remote with the specific model. However, if your box does not include this capability, then you will have to upgrade your equipment through DirecTV.
Connect Devices to WiFi Network
Your DirecTV box and smart TV must be on the same home WiFi to be able to communicate with each other.
In your smart TV first go to settings and there you find the WiFi option. Select the WiFi network that both devices can connect to and enter the password if necessary.
Similarly, click the settings button located on your DirecTV box or go to the settings menu. Go to the connectivity tab and choose your home WiFi network and also the password.
Download the DirecTV App
To start streaming, you will need to have the DirecTV app downloaded on your smart TV set. Navigate to the app store available on your smart TV and search for the DirecTV app to download. The only free thing is the opening and the usage of the application.
If you find that the DirecTV app is not visible in the store, then it is likely that the smart TV you possess does not support that app. Alternatively, you can search online to know whether your model of smart TV supports DirecTV streaming in particular.
Log Into the DirecTV Account
After you have the DirecTV app downloaded, open the app on your smart TV. You will be asked to sign in to your existing DirecTV account with your account email and password.
The streaming feature can only be used if you have a DirecTV account and cannot be utilized if you do not have one. This feature will be usable after you first ensure that you have an active account subscription.
Connect Devices and Begin Streaming
After you get to the smart TV app and sign in with your DirecTV account, you are now ready to begin watching content on your DirecTV box.
With your DirecTV remote in hand, switch to the TV channel you want to stream or choose the On Demand content you want to watch. Next, when you are within the DirecTV app on your smart TV select the list of available DirecTV receivers to stream from.
The DirecTV box and smart TV app should now be paired, and the programming from your DirecTV box that you’ve selected should begin to play right through the app on your smart TV.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you follow these steps but still cannot get the DirecTV programming to stream properly, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- If unable to connect, restart both devices and router if required.
- The last thing is to check for firmware and app updates.
- Ensure that the TV and DirecTV box are connected to the same network
- Get closer to the router and then place the DirecTV box closer to the router so that it gets a better signal.
- Temporary turn-off of firewalls and security programs is also recommended.
- Go to the technical support page of DirecTV and get live assistance for the issues.
By using this method, streaming DirecTV to your compatible smart TV is a good way of having more television viewing on other television without incurring another receiver box.
