HOW TO WATCH DIRECTV STREAM℠

Watch anytime, anywhere with DIRECTV STREAM

On-the-go or on your smart TV, DIRECTV STREAM gives you access to the entertainment you want, when you want it, wherever you are.

Stream shows, movies, sports, and news.
Get 5 individual profiles to customize your DIRECTV experience
Now everyone in your home can enjoy a personalized streaming experience with favorites, recommendations and more.

Streaming TV Apps
ON-the-go entertainment

Get the DIRECTV App on your favorite devices

Fight FOMO with Unlimited Cloud DVR Recordings

The DIRECTV STREAM app unlocks premium access to live & On Demand TV. Simply download the app to watch the best sports, news, and movies on your phone, tablet, streaming device, or smart TV.

Curate your TV Library
Catch the TV you love with a bottomless bingeable entertainment library.
Never miss a live event
Record a big game, the must-see award shows, or save the nightly news for later.
Stream your shows anytime, anywhere
Your shows must go on, at home or on-the-go.
Record multiple shows at once
The perfect solution for homes with competing TV tastes.

Pick your package

Frequently asked questions


The DIRECTV STREAM App allows you to stream live TV channels and access On Demand content directly from your television, phone, tablet, or computer. Users also have an unlimited cloud DVR, so you will never have to worry about recording limits and running out of recording storage space.

New DIRECTV STREAM customers only. Offer not available to DIRECTV and U-verse customers switching to DIRECTV STREAM. Data connection req’d. Recordings expire after 9 months. In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 9 months). Restr’s apply.

The DIRECTV STREAM App is available for both iOS and Android devices, as well as through web browsers. After downloading the DIRECTV STREAM app onto your compatible device, you will be prompted to create a username and password. If you have already completed this step, simply log in with your user credentials.


Within your home network most customers will not have a limit, outside of your home network the limit is 3 concurrent streams. Read more information on streaming limits.

All DIRECTV streams must be on the same home network and compatible device(s) required. Certain networks limit total number of simultaneous streams. Restrictions apply. See directv.com/unlimitedstreams for details.

Yes. You will have the ability to watch your recorded content from any compatible device where you have downloaded the DIRECTV STREAM app and logged into your account.

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