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Why is DirecTV requiring you to buy a device or constantly log in every time?

so I have a Samsung TV. I have had DirecTV for several years. I never rented the streaming box. I was told I didn't have to. Now, mostly just this year, they are requiring you to sign in EVERY TIME to get into the DirecTV streaming APP. I don't want another box or dongle like the fire stick or roku

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DVR functions on AppleTV

Hi -- Just joined DirecTV Stream, love the package and interface so far. But: I'm watching via AppleTV, and it doesn't seem to enable REW for Live TV?? I can pause, and see a progress bar... hitting the back button multiple times brings up increasing increments of 15 seconds with each press... but t

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More fast channels added

Anger Management Channel Are we There Yet? Channel MovieSphere by Lionsgate Ebony TV by Lionsgate Her Sphere by Lionsgate

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Guide

When I “Jump to Day” I lose my “Favorites” then have to scroll with “All”, lose the “Favorites”.

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Recording Error

I am in a free trial period of direct tv stream. I am trying to record a few shows to see how it works and whether or not I am going to like the service. When I select record episode ( no matter what show) I get an error message that says "Programming not available" "This program is not able to reco

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CW Austin FINALLY on DirecTV Stream

Happened to be in my channel guide today and noticed that the CW Austin (Channel 54) is FINALLY on DirecTV Stream!!!

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How to access community service channel ie city council meeting

Unable to find community service channel

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Streaming box suddenly loses network connection even though my other devices are still connected.

It’s been happening over the last few days. I’m watching TV and suddenly I get “No Internet Connection”. My other devices, i.e. I phone, I pad, Mac, etc. are all connected with no issues. I have to unplug the power to the streaming box and plug it back in and the connection comes back. Very frustrat

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Disable live TV when in the guide

I am using the roku app for Directv stream. Is there a way to disable the live TV as background for the guide? When there is text on the live TV the guide is often unreadable. The same happens on the android app. Running in a browser, the guide show a clean set of menus.

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Series Recordings

It seems that there is a limit of 34 episodes when you record a series. Is this the case or am I missing something?

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