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DIRECTV Remote App on Windows Pc

Developed By: DIRECTV, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 535 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.60
Size 21.1 MB
Release Date May 20, 20
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Bug FixesUI Refresh [see more]

Description from Developer:
The DIRECTV Remote app lets you control DIRECTV HD receivers in your home that are connected to Internet, right from your phone.

** Disclaimer/ Requirements: DIRECTV HD Receiver... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DIRECTV Remote App and install on Windows PC. DIRECTV Remote App is free Entertainment app, developed by DIRECTV, LLC. Latest version of DIRECTV Remote App is 2.60, was released on 2020-05-20 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of DIRECTV Remote App is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 535 users, 213 users had rated it 5*, 221 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DIRECTV Remote App on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DIRECTV Remote App on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DIRECTV Remote App on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install DIRECTV Remote App using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DIRECTV Remote App" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DIRECTV Remote App on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DIRECTV Remote App" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.60.

Download DIRECTV Remote App 2.60 on Windows PC – 21.1 MB

The DIRECTV Remote app lets you control DIRECTV HD receivers in your home that are connected to Internet, right from your phone.

** Disclaimer/ Requirements: DIRECTV HD Receiver and Android phone running OS 6.0 or later are required.

Features

• Use your phone to change channels, pause, fast forward, rewind and record your favorite shows… just like you do with other DIRECTV remote controls!
• The Mini Guide feature within the app allows you to preview programming on your phone and then switch it to your TV screen without interruption!
• Use the app to control every HD receiver in your home!
• The app will let you know when a receiver is detected.
• The Play/Pause button allows you to pause what you’re watching when you receive an incoming call and resume watching when you are finished talking.

Follow these steps to ensure your DIRECTV HD receivers are set up properly before using the remote app.
1. Press the MENU button on your standard DIRECTV remote control.
2. Select Settings & Help > Settings > Whole-Home > External Device
3. Set “External Access” and “Current Program” to: Allow

Please note: The DIRECTV Remote app requires a Wi-Fi connection to your home network and a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (models R22, Genie, HR20 or higher) connected to the same network. The DIRECTV Remote app is also compatible with HD receivers (models C31 and higher)
Bug Fixes
UI Refresh
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.