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Directv iPhone Remote App

James Dalton — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:12:54 +0000

Imagine you are in a rush and head out the home before you have a chance to set your DVR to record tonight’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. Well technology is here to save the day, especially if you have an iPhone or iPod touch.

DirecTV now offers a free iPhone application that that will all you find any TV show, movie or series on the go and also lets you set your home DVR to record. This can be done wherever you are and it is truly one of the most convenient and useful applications that you will use for your iPhone. This DirecTV iPhone App is free and it is fun and easy to use.

DirecTV iPhone Remote App Features

You can browse channels or programming by time and date
The App allows you to look for any show up to 14 days in advance
All the programming information will be at your fingertips (description, rating and length of show)
You will have the ability to record one single show/movie, or an entire series
If you have a Pay Per View movie you want to watch, this can be ordered and recorded
Record to any DIRECTV DVR in your home

DirecTV iPhone Remote App Requirements

Your iPhone software needs to be v2.2.1 or higher
To access the recording functionality, users of the app must have residential home account registered on directv.com to access recording functionality
The app requires an internet connection to work.
To get the recording functionality, you are going to need DIRECTV Plus^® DVR (models R15, R16, R22), DIRECTV Plus^® HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24) or TiVo^® Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software

This DirecTV iPhone App is pretty snazzy, especially since Forbes rated it as one of the best branded applications.

For those of you who have HBO Go, you will not be able to access it via this iPhone App. You are going to have to use the HBO Go application to access programming.

Sources: DirecTV, Endgadget

DirecTV HD Extra Pack

James Dalton — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:04:42 +0000

The DirecTV HD Extra Pack is a really cool addition to your subscription service. You will get an enhanced HD viewing experience courtesy of a select group of HD-only channels. All the channels found in the HD Extra Pack have their programming only in HD. These channels are really a nice mix of everything from movies, music and documentaries.

So much does the DirectTV HD Extra Pack Cost? For such a pretty cool package, it will cost you an additional $4.99 a month. If you love watching your television in High Definition, then this Extra Pack is a must have.

Channels Offered in the DirecTV Extra Package

Hallmark Movie Channel HD (Channel 560) – If you are searching for movies that are friendly for the family, then the Hallmark Movie Channel HD is the best choice. All the movies and series are broadcast in full High Definition.

HDNet Movies (Channel 561) – Major films, uncut and unedited.

MGM HD (Channel 562) – All the best movies from MGM.

Sony Movie Channel HD (Channel 563) – Popular and critically acclaimed films.

Universal HD (Channel 564) – Blockbusters and award-winning series.

Smithsonian HD (Channel 565) – America’s cultural heritage.

Crime & Investigation HD (Channel 566) – Documentaries and off-net series.

PALLADIA HD (Channel 567) –

DirecTV NBA League Pass

James Dalton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:47:06 +0000

NBA League Pass is a must for any true NBA fan. It is a blessing like no other. As a true NBA fan my support for teams was limited to what region I was in. That meant that I would see the Lakers & Clippers and that would be the most I would get unless I happened to catch the Spurs on one of the nationally televised games, which resulted in a hope and pray game.

With the switch to NBA League Pass, paradise awaits you. You are now able to see more than just local or nationally televised games. You will be able to follow your favorite team from any specific region. Do you love the Cleveland Cavaliers, yet live in Oregon? This will be no problems with NBA League Pass you will be able to see up to 40 NBA games per week that is out of your region. Your basketball fix will be alleviated by this wonderful choice of programming.

Another plus with the NBA League pass is that on receives NBA-TV. NBA-TV is a 24 hour channel dedicated to nothing but NBA Basketball. You get everything pertaining to the NBA from updated scores, player profiles, game recaps and inside specials. It really is the dream station of any NBA Fan. Apart from all those wonderful products, NBA-TV also airs up to 4 nationally exclusive games including the playoffs. This coupled with detailed analysis makes NBA-TV with NBA League pass a must have for any Basketball Fanatic.

The pricing is another plus with NBA League pass. At $189 this is a very small amount to pay for all the action that you will be receiving. Both Direct TV and The Dish Network offer the NBA League Pass for this price. There is also the option of payments. Direct TV offers 4 payments of $47.25 and Dish Network offers 3 payments $63. Whichever system you do decide to go with, NBA League pass is a must.

NBA GAMES IN HD can be viewed on Channel 9466 at the 110 orbital location. Requires a subscription to NBA TV

Directv Spanish Programming

James Dalton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:46:03 +0000

Direct TV offers some of the best Spanish programming available on satellite television. Spanish viewers are able to enjoy up to 55 Spanish-language channels, some which may be English–language broadcast channels with alternate Spanish audio. Along with the Spanish package, you also receive up to 250 regular channels.

Packages

The 1^st package that Direct TV offers is the SELECCIÓN EXTRA™. This includes 60 channels of premier programming. Viewers have access to over 35 Spanish stations and 25 regular

SELECCIÓN MÁS™ You have access to all the Spanish stations along with 100 channels of regular viewing.

SELECCIÓN ULTRA™ You have access to all the Spanish stations along with 200 quality channels

SELECCIÓN PREMIER™ Enjoy the biggest and best Spanish-language package DIRECTV has to offer! SELECCIÓN PREMIER™ package includes all the usual favorites, plus over 30 premium movie channels, more than 25 specialty and regional sports networks with SPORTS PACK and 70 XM Satellite Radio channels. Plus, you’ll get Spanish–language locals in many markets.