DirecTV Remote+: How do I reset the app's configuration to brand new? Answer: If for some reason you find yourself wanting to reset the configuration (completely wipe out everything and start over), you can do so providing your ...
DirecTV Remote+: The Slow Motion button (and / or macros) do not work well. Answer: Unfortunately, the DirecTV H2x and especially the HR2x models are known for getting laggy and slow to respond over time. Macro reliability depends on a ...
DirecTV Remote+: How do I remove a receiver from the app? Answer: Free & Pro Versions (starting with v3.7.0):Prior to version 3.7.0, only Pro users could remove receivers from the app. However, starting with v3.7.0 free and ...
Network and connection issues: Can I control a receiver over my phone or tablet's 3G / 4G / Wireless Answer: Yes, you can control one of your receivers using your wireless carrier's Internet connection. However, since a single port (8080) is used to control the DirecTV receivers, ...
DirecTV Remote+: (PRO-only) How does the Mini-Guide Source option work? Answer: The pro version has the ability to display a mini-guide which contains a list of what shows are currently playing on all of your receivers and favorite ...
DirecTV Remote+: Do you offer technical support? Answer: I've been writing Windows software for many years and I've always tried to offer the best technical support possible. While this site was initially setup ...
DirecTV Remote+ Shortcut Add-On: How do I use the Shortcut Add-on? Answer: Note: Prior to version 2.0 of the add-on, it could not be run as a "normal" app. This resulted in there being no "Open" option ...
General (all Android apps): Do you do beta testing? Answer: I generally do my own testing but I do on occasion send beta versions for people to test.
While I have never done "mass" beta testing, ...
DirecTV Remote+: What are the requirements for the DirecTV Remote+ apps? Answer: IR control requirements:
If you do not have any networked DirecTV receivers but you do have a Samsung, HTC or LG phone or tablet with built-in ...
DirecTV Remote+: Confirming settings on the DirecTV receiver or DVR itself Answer: Following the steps below, you can confirm that your Android device and DirecTV receiver or DVR is properly configured for network access.
Please follow all of ...
Boogle: Internet games and routers Answer: If you are behind a router (NAT), then it will be necessary to open the proper ports and forward them to the local IP address ...
General (all Android apps): Do you accept suggestions and ideas? Answer: Absolutely! While I generally do not promise to add every idea that is sent my way, I am very open to suggestions on how to ...
DirecTV Remote+: How do I rename a receiver? Answer: Tip: If one or more receivers in the app appear as "UN-NAMED" then this means that you need to set up the name in the ...
DirecTV Remote+: How do I manually add a receiver? Answer: If scanning doesn't work for you, you can also manually add a receiver. To get started with that, open the app and press Menu > ...
Network and connection issues: The app does not detect my WiFi connection. Answer: Some devices fail to return their WiFi connection status to the app. This seems to only affect a small number of devices and thus far ...
DirecTV Remote+: Why doesn't the mini-guide show any favorite channels? Answer: Favorite channels in the app and mini-guide are separate from the favorite channels or channels listed in the guide in your DirecTV receiver. Unfortunately there ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: What is the Volume Plugin? Answer: When installed, the exclusive Volume Plugin adds volume, mute and input buttons to the main DirecTV Remote+ app. PRO users can use these buttons directly ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: Why is volume control from an Android device so difficult? Answer: As far as controlling volume from an Android phone or tablet goes, there are technical hurdles to overcome. It basically comes down to two technologies: ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: Why doesn't Power ON work for my TV or AVR (network control)? Answer: Unfortunately many televisions and A/V receivers turn off their network ports when the device is powered off (in standby). Because of this, they are not ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: What devices are currently supported in the Volume Plugin? Answer: The devices listed on this page can be controlled from the main DirecTV Remote+ Pro app using the Volume plugin ("free" users can test the ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: How the $#@* do I set up the Volume plugin??? Answer: I'll admit the Volume plugin can be a bit confusing and complicated looking. It can use some refining but for now my main goal was ...
DirecTV Remote+: One or more receivers are listed as "UNNAMED" Answer: When the app scans for receivers it will retrieve the name given to it in the receiver's settings. If one or more of your receiver's ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: Can I make a backup of the Volume Plugin's settings? Answer: Yes, you can manually copy or replace (with a backup) the configuration file for the Volume plugin.
The plugin's settings are stored in the following location:
SD ...
Network and connection issues: Can I use DDNS to access my receiver over the Internet? Answer: Note: This applies only to DirecTV Remote+ Pro v3.3.0 and up
If you have forwarded a port in your router in order to control your DirecTV ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: How can I find the IP address of my TV or AVR? Answer: Note: This information applies to finding the IP address of your TV or AVR for setting up the Volume Plugin. For help finding the IP ...
DirecTV Remote+ Volume Plugin: How do I learn IR commands on the HTC One? Answer: The HTC One contains an IR receiver (as well as emitter) thus allowing you to learn your own IR commands.
To get started, first create a ...