What's New

NEW IN THIS VERSION:
Bug Fixes

NEW IN VERSION 1.10.5:
Enhanced Social TV module allows you to comment on friends’ check-ins and shares and view their history to discover what types of programs they like.
New On Demand button on the remote gives you instant access to DIRECTV On Demand listings on your TV.
Miso sharing removed.

Recently added:
Beautiful HD graphics for iPads with Retina display
Closed captioning support for DIRECTV Everywhere and Live TV Streaming
Support for C31 receivers
Now you can watch AUDIENCE Network™ and other select channels on your iPad anywhere, inside or outside your home. Go to the “Watch on iPad” tab located at the bottom right of the iPad app and select “Live TV” to start watching now.

App 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 watch AUDIENCE Network™ and other select channels anywhere, inside or outside your home. Plus get instant access to hit entertainment on demand from HBO®, Cinemax®, STARZ®, and Encore®, plus the latest DIRECTV CINEMA 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, plus select channels, including AUDIENCE Network™, inside or outside 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 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 DIRECTV’s website to access the DIRECTV app for iPad.
- Watching On Demand or select Live TV Streaming channels outside the home requires an active Wi-Fi or 3G/4G 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 in-home only channels 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, or 3G/4G Internet connection and a DIRECTV Plus® DVR or HD DVR .Receivers do not require phone or Internet connection to schedule a recording.
- 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).

App Screen Shots

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App Changes

April 20, 2013 New version 1.12.2
March 28, 2013 New version 1.11.0
March 27, 2013 New version 1.10.5
March 27, 2013 New version 1.11.0
March 13, 2013 New version 1.10.5
January 11, 2013 New version 1.9.9
February 28, 2011 Initial Release

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