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Apple App Store Direct Remote for DIRECTV

David Likosar

1,131
Reviews
3.8
Rating
Aug 10, 2012
Launch Date
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Product Positioning & Context

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. Works with Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets. See notes below to check compatibility with your DIRECTV system.

Features:
• 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 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)

*** Requires iOS 10.0 or higher.


Notes:
• Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network.
• Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients, HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers. Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver.
• Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV power or volume

If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.
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What is Direct Remote for DIRECTV?
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When was Direct Remote for DIRECTV publicly launched?
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Community Voice & Feedback

destineighh • Mar 7, 2026
Paid .99 just for it not to work. it’s saying it’s connected to the receiver but it isn’t even doing anything … and the instructions suck
TPeira • Jan 25, 2026
It stopped working
Funstuff7 • Jan 23, 2026
If I could give zero stars I would. I downloaded thinking it would work based on the other positive reviews. It won’t connect to my system no matter how I go about it. It tells me it’s connected however will not control the system. Very frustrating and disappointing.
Me pick Me ! • Nov 29, 2025
How do I get a refund? I accidentally purchased the app. I put 5 stars because I had to put a rating. I have no idea if it's a 1 or 5 because I accidentally clicked it
M.O.375hc • Nov 28, 2025
What kind of tv remote doesn’t have a volume control option? Completely useless app as I STILL need to use my original remote for volume control. What a waste of money.
PkBob • Nov 12, 2025
Total waist.
Anal air • Oct 28, 2025
Go to add favorite screen, then cannot get back to control buttons
animalse • Oct 15, 2025
No volume control
Craigl1420 • Sep 22, 2025
Works intermittently and of course the developer is MIA and does not respond to emails. A waste of a dollar for sure I guess the dev made their money and moved on.
Red Dog's Basement • May 3, 2025
It’s too bad you cannot enter channel numbers while searching in the guide.
twilbert • Mar 16, 2025
This won’t connect to my receiver.
William Sanborn • Dec 19, 2024
Like the title says, it doesn’t work with the newer receivers, and I wasted my dollar. I will be asking for that dollar back.
Hebs 130 • Nov 10, 2024
As someone that has trouble using a regular TV remote because of my physical disability, this is the best app ever! Definitely worth the $.99! It has really helped me feel more independent when it comes to using my TV!
bill valdes • Nov 3, 2024
Does not work or have any instructions readily available…rip off
Siscoziger • Oct 23, 2024
I need numbers

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