
They'd lose some revenue but they'd also decrease assets they have to carry, install, support and maintain. The YouTube app on older Apple TV models has officially been discontinued as of. Heck, I might even be willing to pay reasonable monthly fee to have tvOS uldn't they change $4.99 a month to "subscribe?" Apple's rules probably wouldn't let them do it by device, but if they required one in home box plus got revenue from Apple it might soften the blow of lost revenue from the extra devices they currently lease. I assume like the iOS app, they could make the app check to make sure it is on the same network as an actual DirectTV receiver to prevent people from just giving away their login info (which they can do with the channel by channel authentications). Why not just allow the functionality on an all in one DirecTV app? I know the answer is greed, but hopefully they will get over it. Cable/Sat providers already have iOS apps that can be AirPlayed and allow subscribers to authenticate individual "channel" apps (like CNN, HGTV, etc) to watch on AppleTV. By comparison, YouTube TV currently offers three streams at no extra charge while PlayStation Vue allows five devices to be used at once.ĭirecTV Now's DVR has been in beta since July 2017, and this updated version is still called "beta" as well.ĭirecTV says the updated interface will also be coming to Android, Fire TV and Roku in the following weeks.I'm hoping for something like this too. Currently it allows two simultaneous streams but it will soon open up a third for an extra $5 a month. The cheaper Sling TV service has a $5-per-month DVR option.ĭirecTV Now, which is designed to replace traditional cable TV, starts at $35 per month for a selection of live TV channels streamed over the Internet. Once installed, log in using your DIRECTV STREAM credentials. Alternatively, Click here to install the app. Launch the app store and search for Bally Sports App on your Apple TV. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Apple TV. The DVRs of competitors YouTube TV and PlayStation Vue have unlimited storage included in their $40 monthly fees, while Hulu's live TV DVR offers 50 hours. Click here to sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

Check for updates Apple TV automatically updates DIRECTV app when new versions are available. You can change your home Wi-Fi network up to 4 times within a 12-month period by relocating your DIRECTV STREAM device. It will add the ability to record 100 hours with 90-day storage for an extra $10 a month this summer. Accessing the DIRECTV app on your Apple TV will also be limited to your Home Wi-Fi network. The DVR currently offers 20 hours of recording a month and users will have 30 days to watch recordings whether at home or via a mobile app.

The new interface emphasizes favorite channels as well as offering more on-demand content with up to 25,000 titles.

DirecTV Now is rolling out an updated app for web browsers, iOS and Apple TV, expanding its cloud DVR program to all customers and adding and local channel streaming on-the-go.
