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DIRECTV App for Android on Windows Pc

Developed By: DIRECTV LATIN AMERICA LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 314 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.3
Size 18.3 MB
Release Date January 28, 23
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

What's New:
Introducing the DIRECTV App for Android! Enhance your entertainment experience with the DIRECTV App and use your tablet as a remote control, to discover new... [see more]

Description from Developer:
DIRECTV gives you an innovative complement to your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV App. With the DIRECTV App for Android use your Android tablet as a remote control for your... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DIRECTV App for Android and install on Windows PC. DIRECTV App for Android is free Entertainment app, developed by DIRECTV LATIN AMERICA LLC. Latest version of DIRECTV App for Android is 3.3, was released on 2023-01-28 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of DIRECTV App for Android is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 314 users, 161 users had rated it 5*, 68 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DIRECTV App for Android on Windows?

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

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DIRECTV App for Android 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 App for Android 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 App for Android" 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 App for Android 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 App for Android" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.3.

Download DIRECTV App for Android 3.3 on Windows PC – 18.3 MB

DIRECTV gives you an innovative complement to your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV App. With the DIRECTV App for Android use your Android tablet as a remote control for your set-top box (requires DIRECTV Nexus). Use the intuitive DIRECTV App to quickly check the program guide, in or out of your home. You can also view content recommendations and see photos and biographies of actors and filmmakers. Easily find movies and TV shows via posters. The DIRECTV App also gives you the option to share the content you're watching on Facebook and Twitter.

Main Features:
- Remote Control
Use your Android tablet as a remote control for your DIRECTV set-top boxes. This function can be enjoyed from anywhere in your home as long as your tablet is connected to the same network as your set-top boxes. This function is only available with DIRECTV Nexus.

- Program Guide
Check the 14-day program guide from your tablet without having to interrupt the programming on your TV. Filter by favorite channels, select favorite channels with a single click and see additional information on any program.

- Remote Recording
Record programs on your HD DVR directly from the DIRECTV App, whether you are in or out of the home.

- HD DVR Playlist
Manage your Playlist, view or delete recordings and play your recordings on your TV, all directly from the App. This function is only available with DIRECTV Nexus.

- Watching Now
See information about the program that is currently playing on your TV at home. This function is only available with DIRECTV Nexus.

- QuickTune and Favorite Channels
Customize modules with your favorite channels or channel genres. You can also use the default modules, which contain Kids, Sports, and News content.

- Movies and TV
Browse and discover the thousands of movies and shows that DIRECTV offers. View photos and biographies of the cast and crew. View posters of shows and movies. Find recommendations based on similar content for most shows and movies.

- Social Networks
Share information about the programs you’re watching on Facebook or Twitter.

Requirements:
- All DIRECTV customers with a MiDIRECTV account can use the application
- Use of the application requires a wireless connection
- The Watching Now, Remote Control, and Playlist features require a DIRECTV NEXUS account, an LHR22 or LHR26 connected to the internet and access to the same wireless network that the set-top boxes are connected to
- Remote recording requires an HD DVR
- Social network sharing requires a Facebook or Twitter account
Introducing the DIRECTV App for Android! Enhance your entertainment experience with the DIRECTV App and use your tablet as a remote control, to discover new content, view program information and much more.

- Bug fixes.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
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 applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to read from external storage.