DirecTV previews its iPad remote app: no streaming, but very customizable
iPad remote apps are the new Netflix streaming — any DVR worth its salt has to have one and DirecTV isn’t going to let Comcast , FiOS , Dish and TiVo lord over it anymore. It’s launched a preview page for a new remote app “coming soon” that looks like it could challenge for the title with plenty of customizable options and ability to display information from multiple sources at once. The home screen, pictured above can tell you about what you’re watching, what’s on your favorite channels and keep tabs on current sports scores all at once. All the usual remote control stuff comes natural, as well as local or remote DVR management just like its mobile app . We’ll wait until it comes out to pass judgement but clearly the company has been watching the competition and seeing where it can improve. Now, where’s that DirecTiVo ? DirecTV previews its iPad remote app: no streaming, but very customizable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Hello! Just saw this article and had to comment. I noticed that the app can only program your DirecTV DVR, remotely control it, and you can use it as a TV guide. Well I actually have had the ability to do this for a long time using the DISH Remote Access app. I do have an account with DISH Network, and I am also employed by DISH. Using my 722k with the Sling Adapter, I can stream recorded shows or live TV from my DVR to my iPad wherever I have a 3G or wifi connection. I am a big sports man so I hate missing my football. With my iPad and my DISH Network applications, I never have to worry about that ever again!
Joel V
March 8, 2011 at 7:54 pm