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Price: Free

Category: Entertainment

Updated: Mar 21, 2012

Version: 1.5.0

Size: 16.0 MB

Seller: DIRECTV

Rated 4+

Requirements: Compatible with iPad.Requires iOS 4.2 or later.


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DIRECTV App for iPad by DIRECTV, Inc.

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Description

The ultimate video experience is just a tap away with the DIRECTV App for iPad. Watch top TV channels live on your iPad in any room of your home. And now you can get instant access to hit entertainment from HBO, Cinemax, STARZ, and Encore, plus the latest DIRECTV CINEMATM movies and more, whenever and wherever you want-at home or on the go.

Limited programming available. Additional charges may apply. Available for customers in the USA only.

FEATURES
- Now watch movies and shows on demand at home or on the go from HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Encore, and more.
- Turn your iPad into a portable TV and watch top TV channels live in any room of your home.
- Browse and discover shows, movies and sports. Plus get program descriptions, cast & crew info, and parental ratings without interrupting what you are currently watching on TV.
- Tap to tune in to any show on your TV from your iPad.
- Set your DVR to record your favorite shows from anywhere.
- Track your favorite teams and get real-time scores and schedules.

HOME SCREEN (Customizable modules)
- Customize your home screen by creating a list of your favorite channels. You can add, remove, and reorder as many modules as you like to personalize your DIRECTV experience. Tap on the Customize Layout & Content module to get started.

DEDICATED TABS (Playlist, Guide, Movies, Sports & Watch On iPad)
- Watch thousands of your favorite shows and movies right on your iPad.
- Organize and delete recorded programs from all of your connected HD DVR receivers.
- Search the Guide up to 14 days in advance.
- Customize the Guide by favorite channels or channels to watch on your iPad.
- Share your favorite shows with friends on Facebook or Twitter, and check into GetGlue and Miso on the show you are currently watching.
- View current sports matchups and scores by league, with the option to watch or record.
- Set your DVR to record On Demand Movies.

REQUIREMENTS
- DIRECTV customers must have a residential home account registered on DIRECTVs website to access the DIRECTV app for iPad.
- Watching On Demand content requires an active Wi-Fi or 3G Internet connection. For best performance, connect to a strong Wi-Fi signal.
- Available content is based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time.
- Live TV Streaming and remote control requires a Wi-Fi connection to your home network and a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (models R22, and HR20 or higher) connected to a broadband Internet connection. Remote control also works with HD receivers (models H21, H23 or higher) connected to a broadband Internet connection.
- Scheduling a recording requires a Wi-Fi, Edge or 3G network connection and a DIRECTV Plus DVR (models R15, R16, and R22), DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (models HR20 or higher) or TiVo Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software. Receivers do not require phone or broadband Internet connection to schedule a recording.
- In rare instances, scheduled recording(s) may not be recognized.
- Tips, Tricks and Customer Support are available on the DIRECTV website.

Use of the DIRECTV iPad Application by DIRECTV customers is subject to DIRECTV's Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy (available on the DIRECTV website).

What's New in Version 1.5.0

NEW IN THIS VERSION
- Now DIRECTV goes anywhere you go. Get instant access to hit entertainment from HBO®, Cinemax®, Starz®, and Encore®, plus the latest DIRECTV CINEMATM movies and more, whenever and wherever you want-at home or on the go. Go to the “Watch on iPad” tab located at the bottom right of the iPad app and select “Movies”, “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 top TV channels in any room of your home.
- Change start and end times to add padding to a program when setting a recording.

Customer Reviews

"Anywhere" seems a bit disingenuous... (3 stars)
... you still can't watch anything on the iPad unless it is connected to the same home network as your DirecTV receiver. So how is this any different from before? And why is it not possible to watch recorded programs when connected to the home network? Still kind of a neat app for the other functions.

Needs Retina Display Support! (4 stars)
I am very happy about the latest update, as it was very much needed. I will rate 5 stars when you make this app retina display compatible. It is essential because there is quite difference between watching 720p on the go versus 1080p!

Also* you need to add more shows ranging from Disney, nick - Spike and MTV

And* to be able to watch recorded shows is the top feature I want from this app

On the right track (4 stars)
This would be amazing if:
You didn't have to have the set top box on or could remotely activate it, and
If it had more channels. I would love to see Comedy Central on this!

Also, NEEDS RETINA DISPLAY SUPPORT!!!!

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