latest update of ur stream App is terrible.

The Samsung DirecTV app has always been poor. A stand-alone streaming device will perform much better. 

DIRECTV regrets the issues users are having with the new app version, @Nawlin2004. The DIRECTV App will be reverted to a previous version of the software. Rhyan, DIRECTV Community Team

You should get one of their Dtv Stream boxes. They sell them on Walmart for 45 bucks. The remote makes it easy to ff and rewind and u can use channel numbers. Also has shortcut buttons for the guide, record, dvr list, home menu, and previous channel. C71KW-400 is the model number. The Samsung app has always sucked.

Do u have to wire the box to the tv? Thanks.

HDMI cable from DirecTV box to one of the TV's HDMI INPUTs. 

We know you have options, but used devices may have some issues, such as wear and tear, or may not be fully functional if they haven't been properly maintained or tested. While we no longer offer a Gemini device (Osprey), you can get a reliable Gemini Air device with a warranty from us. Visit Set up and activate your DIRECTV equipment | DIRECTV Support to learn how to set it up. 

Adding insult to injury, they just increased the price as well.  It's so frustrating to use it now, I'm seriously considering canceling my service, and just using one of the streaming services for day-after/on-demand for the fewer and fewer things I get. 

The new app is so frustrating. Hate it. My wife hates it so much she wants to cancel

Who else misses U Verse? ??? We had caller id on screen - and stock market price lists available. Don’t miss wiring though!!

Anyone notice how BLURRY the programs are when changing channels? Also,the audio fails on starting program. The WORST is that if u try to reverse or fast forward—it goes crazy and reverts to the start of the program!  (Edited per community guidelines)? 

I have a samsung QN65 and directv stream is no longer working.  It worked until yesterday.  I am connected via lan to my TV. I changed c9nnection cables, changed to wifi no difference. I unplugged the tv for 5 minutes then plugged it back in. No change.  I deleted the app, unplugged the tv, changed the lan line, plugged the tv back in, re installed the app and still nothing.  Now, I have another Samsung TV upstairs, on a different port, same network, that streams just fine. All other apps on this tv work perfectly, even YouTube. I went through a 20 mn chat session with the AI assistant, no help.  So I ask, should I just switch to dish and quit paying the 150 a month to stream? Or does someone here have a solution.  

As others have said, I'd consider the separate device. As a bonus, you can take the device with you when you travel.