Watch DIRECTV on Computer: Stream with the Free DIRECTV App
- June 8, 2024
- DirecTV
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This page provides information and instructions on how to watch DIRECTV on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Whether you’re on the go or at home, you can enjoy your favorite shows and movies by streaming them on your device. To watch DIRECTV on a computer, you can use the free DIRECTV app and stream it on a PC running Windows 8.1 or 10, or a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.8.x (Yosemite) with the latest version of Safari. For tablets, the DIRECTV app is compatible with iOS devices on versions 13 & above, Android devices on OS versions 7.0 & above, and Amazon tablets on OS 7.0 and above. Smartphones that are compatible with the app include iPhone 4S or later and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 13 and later, and Android devices running OS 7.0 and later. The page also includes instructions on how to download the free DIRECTV app for your device and how to watch movies and shows on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Laptops:
A PC running Windows 8.1 with any of the web browsers below:
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A PC running Windows 10 with any of the web browsers below:
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Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.8.x (Yosemite) with the web browsers below:
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| | Safari (latest version)
The first time you attempt to stream on a computer you’ll be prompted to install a free DIRECTV Player. Learn more about DIRECTV Player
Tablets:
Compatible with iOS devices on versions 13 & above:
- iPad® 5th Gen (2017)
- iPad Air, iPad Air 2
- iPad Mini 2, 3, 4
- iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 12.9 1st Gen, 2nd Gen
Compatible with Android devices on OS versions 7.0 & above:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0″
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1″
- Google Nexus 7
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1″
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5”
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7”
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8”
Amazon tablets on OS 7.0 and above:
- Kindle Fire HD & HDX (6th generation e-readers and later)
Learn how to order and watch movies and shows on your tablet.
Smartphones:
iPhone® 4S or later, iPod touch® 5th generation running iOS 13 and later
Android devices running OS 7.0 and later:
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- HTC One
- LG G3
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Google Nexus 6
Specifications
| Device Type | Operating System | Compatible Devices | Web Browser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | Windows 8.1 | PC | Any of the web browsers below: |
| Windows 10 | PC | Any of the web browsers below: | |
| Tablet | iOS 13 & above | iPad 5th Gen (2017), iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini | |
| 2, 3, 4, iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 12.9 1st Gen, 2nd Gen | N/A | ||
| Android OS 7.0 & above | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0”, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1”, |
Google Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1”, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5”,
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7”, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8”| N/A
Smartphone| iOS 13 & above| iPhone 4S or later, iPod touch 5th generation| N/A
Smartphone| Android OS 7.0 & above| Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S4,
Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, HTC One, LG
G3, Samsung Galaxy S6, Google Nexus 6| N/A
FAQ’s
What devices can I use to watch DIRECTV on my computer?
You can use a PC running Windows 8.1 or 10, or a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.8.x (Yosemite) with the latest version of Safari.
What web browsers are compatible with DIRECTV on a computer?
For Windows 8.1, any web browser is compatible. For Windows 10, any web browser is compatible. For Macintosh computers, the latest version of Safari is compatible.
What do I need to do the first time I attempt to stream on my computer?
You will be prompted to install a free DIRECTV Player.
What tablets are compatible with the DIRECTV app?
The DIRECTV app is compatible with iOS devices on versions 13 & above, Android devices on OS versions 7.0 & above, and Amazon tablets on OS 7.0 and above.
What iOS devices are compatible with the DIRECTV app?
The DIRECTV app is compatible with iPad® 5th Gen (2017), iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 2, 3, 4, iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 12.9 1st Gen, and 2nd Gen.
What Android devices are compatible with the DIRECTV app?
The DIRECTV app is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0″, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1″, Google Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1″, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5”, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7”, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8”, and more.
What smartphones are compatible with the DIRECTV app?
The DIRECTV app is compatible with iPhone® 4S or later, iPod touch® 5th generation running iOS 13 and later, and Android devices running OS 7.0 and later.
Can I watch DIRECTV programming on the myAT &T or U-verse apps?
No, DIRECTV programming is not accessible via the myAT&T or U-verse apps. DIRECTV customers will continue to use the DIRECTV app for streaming.
How do I download the DIRECTV app?
You can download the free DIRECTV app for your device by visiting the link provided on the website.
How do I watch movies and shows on my computer, tablet, or smartphone?
Instructions on how to watch movies and shows on your device are provided on the website.
Download the free DIRECTV app in order to stream TV, browse what’s on DIRECTV, and set your home DVR while on-the-go. Download the app for your device here.
Note: DIRECTV programming is not accessible via the myAT&T or U-verse apps. DIRECTV customers will continue to use the DIRECTV app for streaming.
Learn how to watch movies and shows on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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