DirecTv App for iPad
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.
Here’s the description from the App store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/directv-app-for-ipad/id421547368?mt=8#
DIRECTV App for iPad
By DIRECTV, Inc.
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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
Tech Jeff Out!!
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Is it just me or does it seemed a little rushed? Working at DISH Network I follow all the providers few new technology, you have Comcast and TWC, with their huge ole On demand online content portal, but no live streaming, and now we can add, a great app to turn your 500.00 Ipad into a remote control. I guess for someone who doesn’t want their Ipad to do much, although that brings me back to my rushed part, Directv is trying to catch up to the industry because it spent a year with its head in its little corner like it had been bad. I am sure if anyone can get you to stream your recordings and their online content to your ipad its Directv. Oh wait, its been done. If I am going to spend that much on a piece of electronics, might as well get a sling adapter, at least that way you can stream Live tv, recorded DVR’s and online content to your ipad wherever you are. Or you could sit on your couch, and play with your remote, if you like.
I agree with everything that Jason is saying. DIRECTV is a pretty awesome company and the app is undoubtedly out of this world, but I don’t think it’s offering it’s consumers a lick of value. I too have DISH Network with my employee account and I’ve been using the DISH Remote Access app with my Sling Adapter as well and I have unlimited access to my DVR to watch live and pre-recorded content. Not only that but I don’t have to be at home to do so and as long as I’m connected to my 3G network, I’m good to go. Considering everything that Jason has said, I’ll be moving out on my own soon and I wanted to check into other companies and see what I could get for my money’s worth and I came across this site http://besttvforme.com/. It outlines all of the major companies and details their benefits from fees, all the way up to customer service. The best overall company was DISH Network and with that being said, I know I’m going to stick with my DISH.