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AT&T Unveils 'DirecTV Now' Streaming Television Service
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They said they are testing it. They are getting the app ready to launch on their twitter help page. Not sure why it isn't aready available. You would think they would be done testing it by now. But no ETA as to when it will be available. I am going back to bed though lol!
Just a quick search and Game of Thrones only has the first episode from this year and WestWorld is only at E6 and has a 'new' flag. Does this mean delays in getting HBO content? Also all I gets 'congestion' and can't play anything. Also don't see a DirecTV iOS app yet.
no email but the the site is live now! I just locked myself in for the 3 month pre paid plan w/ free Apple TV and $35 Go Big price. and added HBOno app yet though.
I am going to give my free Atv as a Christmas gift to either my sis or mom.
Did the same on my end. Is the free Apple TV going to be shipped or can we pick one up at the ATT store?
Just an FYI: If you go directly to the link for the app, you can download it:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/directv-now/id1136238277
@YsoSerious @Julien @lsutigerfan1976
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/directv-now/id1136238277
@YsoSerious @Julien @lsutigerfan1976
Thanks for the direct link! Though it wasn't available till just now at 7:30 AM EST! I now have the DIRECTV Now App. I just hope it shows up in my AppleTV App Store soon.
I also got my second AppleTV 4 through the prepaid offer.
If yours is set to download the apps to your Apple TV as well, it will auto download. Mine did
Thanks!
Signed up for the Go Big promo and downloaded the app, channel switching is very fast.
FYI: I think if you get yourself signed up for the early Go Big deal you will be locked in at that price if you keep the service. (i assume) My next billing date is for Mar. 7th for $40 (w/ HBO) instead of the normal $60 Go Big price. So I hope that is the case.
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2-3 weeks as kupkakez stated. I believe someone said if you sign up for the service at an AT&T store though you can get it that day.
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2-3 weeks as kupkakez stated. I believe someone said if you sign up for the service at an AT&T store though you can get it that day.
So far, no problems at all! Very clear and im rather impressed!
Damn it, such a shame that it doesn't support login for other apps http://cordcuttersnews.com/directv-nows-login-will-not-support-tv-anywhere-apps/
http://cordcuttersnews.com/directv-nows-login-will-not-support-tv-anywhere-apps/
Damn it, such a shame that it doesn't support login for other apps
Thats false. They are adding them slowly....
DIRECTV NOW subscribers can use their account username and password to access the following network websites and their respective apps:
ABC Disney Disney Jr. Disney XD ESPN (WatchESPN) Freeform HBO GO (requires premium bolt-on subscription to HBO) MAX GO (requires premium bolt-on subscription to Cinemax) Note: Subscribers should select DIRECTV NOW from the list of providers and authenticate by using DIRECTV NOW account credentials.
I am using the Apple TV app with no issues. Although it seems the Apple TV app is missing that tile effect ala vue for live tv. You can browse through live tiles on the iOS app. But the Apple TV app seems to be stripped of some of those features I saw in demos.
Seems that it is just a simple plain translucent guide, and some tile browsing under a watch list. The picture I posted shows what I mean. Seems the TV app demonstrated looks different than the one I am using.
Edited: the top picture shows how the app looks. The bottom seems to show a different TV app demonstrated for some reason. In the demo there was clearly tiles everywhere throughout the app. Wonder why it looks different than the app demonstrated?
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At work so haven't watched at home yet. Looks promising on iPhone. I will have to test at home but if things remain the same....
Looks like this will give me access to New York station. That's a plus as Directv Sat has me in Philly which means I don't get NY Sports feeds which I want. If this holds, would negate the need for Sunday ticket.
CBS is big. If they didn't carry NFL games then I wouldn't care at all.
I have access to YES Network but need other NY RSN's..FSNY and MSG.
I need more streams. Open this to at least 4 streams and I will drop satellite.
DVR service is a plus but I would just as soon have access to network apps. As much as I don't want to carry this on top of my regular satellite I am going to keep it so I can stay grandfathered until the above issues are resolved. I will say this. I shouldn't have to lose TV in a storm with this.
Looks like this will give me access to New York station. That's a plus as Directv Sat has me in Philly which means I don't get NY Sports feeds which I want. If this holds, would negate the need for Sunday ticket.
CBS is big. If they didn't carry NFL games then I wouldn't care at all.
I have access to YES Network but need other NY RSN's..FSNY and MSG.
I need more streams. Open this to at least 4 streams and I will drop satellite.
DVR service is a plus but I would just as soon have access to network apps. As much as I don't want to carry this on top of my regular satellite I am going to keep it so I can stay grandfathered until the above issues are resolved. I will say this. I shouldn't have to lose TV in a storm with this.
I haven't had any issues audio or video It's been fantastic.
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I'll 2nd that! I have been very pleased so far.
I find it hard to believe that DirecTV NOW will only allow the PS Vue to have multiple streams.
There is a choice for "Good" or "Better" streaming quality, but no specific numbers for either.