Published by David Likosar on 2020-05-15
What is Direct Remote?
Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control app for DIRECTV receivers that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. It offers voice control, gesture control, and a traditional touch interface. The app enables quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels, shortcuts, and home widgets. It also provides a program guide for favorite channels, displays program information, and automatically discovers receivers on the network. The app works with DIRECTV receivers enabled for network control and requires iOS 10.0 or higher.
1. Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DIRECTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network.
2. • Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work.
3. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network.
4. Works with Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets.
5. • Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients, HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers.
6. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver.
7. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control.
8. If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.
9. See notes below to check compatibility with your DIRECTV system.
10. Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install Direct Remote for DIRECTV app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download | Developer | Rating | Current version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get APK for PC → | David Likosar | 3.87 | 3.14 |
Get Direct Remote on Apple macOS
| Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get $0.99 on Mac | David Likosar | 1012 | 3.87 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Voice control for DIRECTV receivers
- Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface
- Quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels
- Shortcuts and home widgets
- Program guide for favorite channels
- Displays program information and name of the program you are watching
- Automatically discovers receivers on network
- Enables easy control in the dark
- Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device
- Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room
- Works with DIRECTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below)
- Compatible with Genie Client Receivers and RVU enabled TV sets
- Requires iOS 10.0 or higher
- Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV power or volume
- The app works well and is convenient for those who have lost their remote.
- The developer is responsive and provides helpful solutions to any issues.
- The app is a great replacement for the DirecTV remote and works well in the dark.
- The app does not have the ability to swipe and see what is coming up on a channel.
- The app requires payment, which some users may find annoying.
Love this app!
Works well and has good Technical Support
Works Great!
Would be 5 stars
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