It thus becomes evident that DIRECTV On Demand provides the convenience of being able to watch movies as well as TV shows at any time without regard to the TV schedule and without having to record shows. This is like having your very own video store with you all the time, open anytime in the day.
On-demand is versatile because you are allowed to pause, rewind, or fast-forward whatever content is being aired. The current episodes can also be resumed from the start which is good news if you joined halfway through. This means that it is convenient to engage the shows at your own preferred pace.
How to navigate to On Demand on DIRECTV?
The usage of On Demand is easy. The first procedure that you have to take is to press the ON DEMAND button that is located on your DIRECTV remote control. This will display the On Demand menu on your television screen as shown in the illustration above.
At the top of the site, you will find such categories as New Releases, Kids, Free, etc. When you are done browsing through the available titles, click on the title that seems to interest you to get more information about it and to view a trailer. When you are ready, move the cursor over the ‘Watch Now’ button and click it to start the viewing process.
If you have a DIRECTV Genie HD DVR, the process is even easier for you since the directions provided below apply to this type of system. Genie even learns how to browse On Demand movies, simply speak into your voice remote saying ‘GENIE, show me On Demand movies’.
Using Parental Controls
Because On Demand has adult programming DIRECTV provides special facilities to prevent children from the programs that are not suitable for them.
Turn on your Nintendo Wii console then go to the Wii Menu, click on the Wii-options button located at the bottom of the screen, then click on the Wii-Settings button, select the second option which is the ‘Parental Controls’ and then select ‘Channel Locks’ here you can lock any channels or rating levels you wish. To lock all On Demand titles of the specific rating level, check the relevant box of the “Restrict Content by Rating” section.
You will be asked to enter a 4-digit PIN that you prefer. When selecting the code it is important to remember that the adult users of the site should be able to remember the code easily but the kids should not be able to easily guess it. Provide the facility to lock the On Demand ratings and verify the PIN for the purpose.
Directv on-demand titles
Whether you decide to watch an On Demand title from the start of the program or join it in progress – live. You can also select Closed Captions and/or Additional Audio Tracks if provided.
The playback controls are the same as you would find on streaming platforms. It also has a provision where you can be able to pause, rewind, or even fast forward in case you wish to stop playing the video. If you browse off from the show before completing it, the next time you open the specific title it should continue from where it was left.
Yes, some of the On Demand content is temporally and is deleted after a specific time, this is usually within 2-4 weeks depending on the program. Well, do not take long to complete a show as it may not be available on the On Demand list anymore.
Movies for rent are usually available for 24 to 48 hours after being started and you can watch them repeatedly. That way, there will be ample time and opportunity to use your rental before it becomes due for renewal again.
Finding Recommended Titles
Looking for new shows to watch on your DIRECTV? To use this system, you have to input the details of your preferences and the system will recommend new films and series for you to watch.
Go to the On Demand menu and from the options choose Recommended. It takes your previous watching patterns and shows your favorite titles that could be of interest. For people who want to get a movie that they spot, it is one of the fastest ways to do so.
You can also set your Favorite Channels within DIRECTV so you won’t have to search for your preferred channel again. After that, the system will make suggestions from those channel selections to fit your preferences the most. That way one can be informed that new releases from the various networks of interest are available.
Read on to know more about why DIRECTV users love On Demand.
There are many reasons to love having On Demand access through your DIRECTV programming:
- Unlike traditional television where you watch programs aired at the producer’s discretion, with your E! schedule your shows at your convenience.
- Use the most effective tools for controlling the viewing including pause, rewind, and restart.
- Coming from one of the most popular television networks, you can watch episodes from your favorite series here.
- Watch new movies with the help of the cinema without visiting the theater
- It is very useful for kids when they have no school when they are sick or during the holidays.
- Get the comedians to host late-night talk shows and do comedy stand-up shows without censorship
Direct’s TV On Demand gives you the flexibility of choice when it comes to home entertainment. Well just sit back, pop the bubble, and take in the thousands of titles that are ready for viewing now right in your living room.
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