- When starting the app or returning to the remote from a different screen (such as options or mini-guide), the phone vibrates or plays a sound several times.
Special Request: If this happens on your device, please send me an email through the 'Email Developer' button on the Options/Help screen in the app. ...
- Why doesn't your app (or competing apps) control the TV volume or power?
The reason is because of how these apps work. The "real" DirecTV remote uses IR signals to control your TV (and DVD player, etc, if ...
- What are the requirements for the DirecTV Remote+ apps?
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 ...
- What permissions does the DirecTV Remote app use?
As of version 2.2.2, the DirecTV Remote (free and pro) apps use the following permissions:
android.permission.INTERNET - This allows the app to communicate with your receivers.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE ...
- What are the differences between DirecTV Remote+ FREE and PRO?
This information is current as of v3.8.0. As new versions come out, occasionally new pro-only features and options emerge. I will try to update this ...
- What can I expect to see in future versions? ("ToDo")
This is by no means a complete list of upcoming features or fixes, but based on some feedback seen in the market I figured it ...
- Why doesn't the mini-guide show any favorite channels?
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 ...
- Why don't Power or Reboot commands work with my Genie CLIENT?
While all power commands (Power Toggle, Power On, Power Off) work with all H2x, HR2x and HR34 Genie receivers, they currently do not work with ...
- When using the app to change settings on a Genie CLIENT, the client suddenly stops responding to commands.
When trying to get into settings (such as audio or display settings) within the menus of a Genie client, the client can suddenly stop responding ...
- When I try to change volume from the main app, it says there are no TV/AVR volume profiles set up for the receiver.
When you create a TV or AVR "profile" in the Volume plugin app, there are two primary things to configure. Obviously one is that you ...
- What is the MEmote?
Introduced in v3.4.0, the MEmote is a custom remote layout that you can design yourself. The remote designer is available in the FREE version (as ...
- Why don't Power or Reboot commands work with my Genie CLIENT?
While all power commands (Power Toggle, Power On, Power Off) work with all H2x, HR2x and HR34 Genie receivers, they currently do not work with ...
- When using the app to change settings on a Genie CLIENT, the client suddenly stops responding to commands.
When trying to get into settings (such as audio or display settings) within the menus of a Genie client, the client can suddenly stop responding ...
- What is your upgrade policy?
All registered users receive FREE upgrades to ALL future versions! That is my way of saying thanks for your support and interest! All I ask ...
- When previewing certain MP3s, the file appears to be playing but there is no sound.
If you've checked the obvious, then you may be experiencing a known bug in Microsoft DirectShow (a component of DirectX). There is a known issue ...
- When I run Name Dropper, it appears in the Task Bar but the Name Dropper window never comes up.
Note: This problem was fixed in version 3.1. I left this information here in case it should still happen to someone by some chance. Incidentally, ...
- When comparing the installed version to the latest available version, sometimes Verwolf is wrong about which is newer
This is a known issue with Verwolf and some attempts have been made to correct it. The problem stems from version numbers that are formatted ...
- What is the Volume Plugin?
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 ...
- Why is volume control from an Android device so difficult?
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: ...
- When I press a volume or mute button in the main DirecTV Remote+ Pro app, the plugin app pops up!
This can happen if you have recently opened the plugin for set up or testing but didn't "back out of it" when you were finished. ...
- Why doesn't Power ON work for my TV or AVR (network control)?
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 ...
- What devices are currently supported in the Volume Plugin?
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 ...
- When I try to change volume from the main app, it says there are no TV/AVR volume profiles set up for the receiver.
When you create a TV or AVR "profile" in the Volume plugin app, there are two primary things to configure. Obviously one is that you ...
- Why isn't Vizio supported in the Volume Plugin?
I've had quite a number of requests for Vizio and would love to add support for it to the volume plugin. After failing to find ...
- Why can't I perform an automatic scan over my carrier's network?
There are multiple reasons for this but I will try not to get into too much detail on why this isn't possible. Here are a ...
- Why doesn't Power ON work for my TV or AVR (network control)?
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 ...
