TechJeff here. DirecTV just released another update for their iPad App. For more info check out the Apps home page here:
What’s New in Version 1.5.0
NEW IN THIS VERSION
- Now DIRECTV goes anywhere you go. Watch shows and movies on demand, both in and outside your home from HBO®, Starz®, Encore®, Cinemax® and more on your iPad anywhere you go. Go to the “Watch on iPad” tab located at the bottom right of the iPad app and select “Moves”, “TV Shows” or “Networks” to start watching now.
- Also live TV channels are available to watch on your iPad within the home only. Just click on the Live TV tab.
- View programs recently watched on the iPad and resume where you left off.
- Discover the top shows and movies that people are currently watching and talking about with the new social module.
- Check in to Miso on the shows you are currently watching.
Recently added:
- Turn your iPad into a portable TV and watch your favorite channels in any room of your home.
- Change start and end times to add padding to a program when setting a recording.
The Long Awaited RTI iPad/iPhone App has been released!!
We’ve already started scheduling updates with our RTI customers and those who have been waiting for this.
Here’s a brief description of what this app can do for you and your RTI Control System:
Today’s electronics are converging in new and exciting ways, and the RTiPanel is a perfect example of that.
RTiPanel offers the same intuitive control experience RTI remote controls offer running on the:
Apple iPad
Apple iPod touch
iPhone.
Providing secure local or remote access to an RTI XP series control processor from any Internet connection, the RTiPanel allows for LAN control via Wi-Fi and WAN control off site.
Users can view and adjust
thermostats
monitor security systems
home lighting control systems
in addition to controlling their A/V electronics, from the office, on vacation, or anywhere in between.
DirecTv Released their iPad app on Feb. 28th. I must say, this is great app. The app can connect to any of your home satellite receivers that are on the same home computer network.
With a full functioning remote control with a quick response time, your iPad becomes your new remote.
Two way feedback tells you what your are currently watching, you can setup Guide Favorite Channels and you can enter your favorite sports teams to display in the Sport On Today window.
At this time you can’t stream video to your iPad or delete recordings.
I’ll continue to work with the app and upate this post with any new findings and tips and tricks.
Update:
New in Version 2.0.2
New in this version:
- Bug Fixes
- Connect with Facebook/Twitter to share what you are watching with friends.
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Description
DIRECTV’s new iPad app. Now your favorite shows, movies and sports are just a tap away.
FEATURES
- Highly customizable remote control functionality right on your iPad.
- Browse and discover movies, shows and sports – without interrupting the show you are currently watching on TV.
- Set recordings or channel tune instantly, and access more information on shows, cast & crew, with parental ratings.
- Access sports scores and schedules and set your favorite teams.
HOME SCREEN (Customizable modules)
- Currently Watching – More information about the show you are watching now and suggestions for similar shows.
- Guide Favorites – List of favorite channels selected through the Guide.
- Channel Guide – Displays up to 14 days of upcoming shows for a selected channel.
- Favorite Channels – Create user preferred lists of channels (by category, his or her list, etc.)
- QuickTune – One-touch selection of your favorite channels by name or icon.
- News Channels – All the news channels in one module.
- Kids & Family – All the kids & family friendly channels in one module.
- Sports – Browse available sports events and scores by game or favorite teams.
DEDICATED TABS (Playlist, Guide, Movies and Sports)
- Organize and view all of your recorded content by poster or list view.
- View list of recorded content for each receiver.
- Search listings up to 14 days in advance by traditional grid view or selected channel.
- View show descriptions, Cast & Crew, Photos, Suggestions & Parental Information.
- Change channels, set recordings and get more information.
- Customize the guide by favorite channels.
- View current sports matchups and scores by league, with the option to watch or record.
- Recording and remote control functionality is available to DIRECTV customers only.
- DIRECTV customers must have a residential home account registered on directv.com http://directv.com to access recording & remote functionality.
- Recording requires a Wi-Fi, Edge or 3G network connection to schedule. Remote control requires a Wi-Fi connection to your home network.
- In rare instances, scheduled recording(s) may not be recognized.
- Available for customers in the USA only.
- Remote scheduling requires DIRECTV PLUS DVR (models R15, R16, R22), DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) or TiVo® Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software. Receivers do not require phone or broadband connection to schedule a recording.
- Remote control requires DIRECTV PLUS HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24) connected to a broadband connection.
- For Tips, Tricks and Customer Support, please visit: http://forums.directv.com
Use of the DIRECTV iPad Application by DIRECTV customers is subject to DIRECTV’s Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy (available at directv.com http://directv.com
