Step 1: Confirm your DirecTV receiver and DVR setting...
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DirecTV receivers and/or DVRs connected to your home network and configured to allow external access. Supported models are H21, H22, H23 and H24 HD receivers and HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23 and HR24 HD DVRs. R22s may work as well.
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An Android phone or tablet connected to your home network via WiFi. Alternatively (or in addition) you can control one single receiver over 3G/4G, etc.
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The DirecTV Remote app!
Step 2: Setup the Android app...
The first time you run the app, you will be greeted with the Setup screen. Simply press the scan button and it will search your network for your receivers! While all networked receivers should be detected, there is also a button to manually enter a receiver's IP address.
DirecTV Remote+ app features:
Using your real DirecTV remote, go to MENU > PARENTAL, FAV'S & SETUP > SYSTEM SETUP > WHOLE-HOME. Select NAME LOCATION and be sure that a name is entered (such as BEDROOM). If nothing is entered here, enter it here now. Next, go down to EXTERNAL DEVICE and be sure that all options are set to ALLOW.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Click here for the FAQ section
Click here for the FAQ section
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All-original button artwork looks great on your mobile device! Inspired by the DirecTV backlit remote.
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Three remote styles to choose from: Compact, mid-size and scrolling. Choose which one you like best!
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The first (and currently only) Android DirecTV remote app to support the Slow Motion remote command.
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Create a Favorite Channels list.
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See what channel the selected receiver is tuned to and find out what is on.
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Reboot your receiver with a couple button presses (handy for when it starts to get laggy, as they unfortunately tend to do).
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No ads in the free version (and it goes without saying that there are no ads in the pro version either)!
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Free add-on available that lets you create shortcuts to remote buttons, favorite channels, macros and even the Mini-Guide right on your device's home screen! You can then send these to the receiver without even opening the DirecTV Remote app at all! You can preview these shortcuts (by installing the add-on) even if you only have the free DirecTV Remote installed but please note that the shortcuts will only function if the PRO version is installed.
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PRO VERSION ONLY: The first and only Android DirecTV remote app to support macros (see below)!
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Easily enable and disable Closed Captioning with one button press! (Built-in macros)
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Full macro support. Create and use your own macros!
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Search Assistant allows you to enter search queries using your phone then sends them to the receiver.
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Easily launch the DirecTV DVR Scheduler app from the menu (Menu > More).
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Rearrange and rename your receivers, favorites and macros (Menu > More).
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PRO VERSION ONLY: See more about the current show, movie or song by searching on IMDb, AllMusic.com, Google and Amazon ('On Now' > More).
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PRO VERSION ONLY: See what is currently airing on all of your receivers and favorite channels all at the same time ('On Now' > Mini-Guide).
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Optionally keep the device awake while on "main" screens in the app.
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Easily toggle between SD & HD output on the new DirecTV HD GUI. Handy when you have a standard definition TV hooked up to composite output and also have an HD TV hooked up to component or HDMI output. Allows you to view the guide and menus on the SD TV. (Menu>More).
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PRO VERSION ONLY: Option to lock the app to portrait or landscape mode regardless of device orientation.
Requirements / Prerequisites:
The DirecTV Remote+ app for Android allows you to control your networked DirecTV receiver from anywhere in your house. Read below for requirements and more information.
