DTVN is a live streaming service with VOD as well. For VOD, they seem to appear a week or two after air date. Clearly, Hulu is a better option for VOD.
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DirecTV Now?
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DTVN is a live streaming service with VOD as well. For VOD, they seem to appear a week or two after air date. Clearly, Hulu is a better option for VOD.
Can anyone speak on the performance differences of DTVN on the Apple TV vs. the Amazon Fire Stick ?
Do they both stream the service similarly smooth ?
Do they both stream the service similarly smooth ?
imo they both have issues. dtv fire stick app logs me out randomly but doesn't completely crash on me like it does on apple tv sometimes. on demand content is hit or miss on both of them, still get error codes regardless of which one i use with on demand. streaming live tv works fine on both ever since they removed the 72hr rewind feature to fix it.
From what I've heard, the DTV Now app is a bit more stable than the Amazon Fire Stick. I have read on Twitter some issues Fire Stick users have with the app that I have not experienced with the ATV app.
[doublepost=1485452222][/doublepost]I'm still struggling to get stable service from the DTV Now ATV app. I think I'm going to wing it have both Vue and DTV Now service for the time being just so I can see if DTV improves their service prior to my prepaid period expiring in March. Plus, I don't want to lose the $35/month 'Go Big' promo too.
I do have both and the Apple TV is much faster at changing channels and tuning and always has a stable picture. The Fire Stick does take awhile to buffer and the PQ occasionally softens. As of today though, you can get NBC on the Fire Stick. Waiting for that Apple TV app update!
Looks like they're mostly the same as at launch.
- ESPN (WatchESPN)
- HBO GO (requires premium bolt-on subscription to HBO)
- MAX GO (requires premium bolt-on subscription to Cinemax)
If anyone has the bolt on HBO sub within DirecTV Now, HBO GO is the accompanying app.
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Hasn't HBO Go been since DTVN was released? Seems like the major update is it being single sign on. However DTVN doesn't support single sign on.
HBO NOW has supported the TV app since the release of the TV app on tvOS. HBO GO on the other hand has just been supported. That's the only relevant change here for people that might have the HBO bolt on subscription with DTVN. HBO GO is the only sign in supported through the bolt on sub.
Honestly I'm looking forward to single sign on for DTVN, but with the limited number of apps supported as it is, they might as well not even bother unless they're going to expand app compatibility. The offering is pretty much a joke right now.
DTVN added a bolt on sub for Starz at $8 a month. Support for sign in with Starz has been added as well.
A few users have managed to get DTVN sign in working with FOXNOW and FXNOW, official sign-on support should be coming soon.
An App update went out for iOS & Apple TV on February 6th. This added binge mode for on-demand content (autoplay) & defaulted the tv guide on current shows rather than networks. A hint was added to swipe up (on startup) for additional content, as well. Additional details below:
A few users have managed to get DTVN sign in working with FOXNOW and FXNOW, official sign-on support should be coming soon.
An App update went out for iOS & Apple TV on February 6th. This added binge mode for on-demand content (autoplay) & defaulted the tv guide on current shows rather than networks. A hint was added to swipe up (on startup) for additional content, as well. Additional details below:
DTVN added a bolt on sub for Starz at $8 a month. Support for sign in with Starz has been added as well.
A few users have managed to get DTVN sign in working with FOXNOW and FXNOW, official sign-on support should be coming soon.
An App update went out for iOS & Apple TV on February 6th. This added binge mode for on-demand content (autoplay) & defaulted the tv guide on current shows rather than networks. A hint was added to swipe up (on startup) for additional content, as well. Additional details below:
I wonder how they got fx apps to work?
I have noticed in the last week or so the quality has changed within the AppleTV app. The picture used to be what appeared to be 60fps, but it now seems to be reduced to 30fps. The iPhone and iPad app were always limited to 30fps but the AppleTV app was not.
This can be seen by watching a channel with a ticker at the bottom such as ESPN or CNN. There is noticeable jitter in the movement whereas it used to be perfectly smooth. I used to be extremely impressed with the picture quality on the AppleTV app which was much better than that of my Xfinity X1 cable box so it is disappointing that this has changed.
This can be seen by watching a channel with a ticker at the bottom such as ESPN or CNN. There is noticeable jitter in the movement whereas it used to be perfectly smooth. I used to be extremely impressed with the picture quality on the AppleTV app which was much better than that of my Xfinity X1 cable box so it is disappointing that this has changed.
My guess is that they're going to eventually roll it back to 60FPS but they're just testing codecs to see which ones were causing all the problems people were having. Some people over on the reddit were dumping their networking information to find the codecs that were being phased into channels. I think it makes sense.
If they stick with 30FPS I'll still keep it, but I'm not really happy about a drop in quality if it does end up permanent as I've also noticed it as well. It's noticeable for sure.
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Yeah I don't know the exact procedure. They tried detailing it a little bit in the thread I linked, but to be honest I will just be patient and wait for official support. I'm just glad that this is clear evidence support will be here soon.
I followed the instructions a few times and couldn't get it to work. Oh well. I'll just wait for the official app support. I'm sure it's not to far along since people have bypassed the login and got it using DTVN credentials.
Yeah, they are rolling out some new logins today.
NBC Sports & NBC Golf. I don't think they're live yet though. I didn't even bother doing the sign in method that was posted because I don't want to break my terms of service or anything.
Heads up everyone...premium channels are FREE this weekend!!!
There is however a catch...
Access to HBO GO and MAX GO not included with the preview. So no binge watching on their app's On Demand content I guess.
https://help.directvnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000369166
There is however a catch...
Access to HBO GO and MAX GO not included with the preview. So no binge watching on their app's On Demand content I guess.
https://help.directvnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000369166
They're live now. Seems like FX/Fox is next. Possibly followed by Nat Geo apps.
Anyone noticed that whatever they did to facilitate the free preview promo has messed up the channel guide for ABC locals?
My ABC local is now alphabetized according to the station's first call letter K, instead of the letter A for the network.
Strangely, it hasn't affected the Fox local, with is still with the F's.
And last night, the guide was missing programming information entirely for ABC, and it was impossible to tune to it directly; it could only be reached via up/down from the adjacent channels.
Overall, are people still seeing problems?
A spurious error screen aside, everything started out well for me. Then the errors went away, but video quality suffered a bit, with short freezes and other glitches. And that's where it has kinda settled now. I haven't tried the VOD since early on and don't know if it's any more reliable now.
For those who jumped in early, the prepaid three-month term is nearing the end.
My ABC local is now alphabetized according to the station's first call letter K, instead of the letter A for the network.
Strangely, it hasn't affected the Fox local, with is still with the F's.
And last night, the guide was missing programming information entirely for ABC, and it was impossible to tune to it directly; it could only be reached via up/down from the adjacent channels.
Overall, are people still seeing problems?
A spurious error screen aside, everything started out well for me. Then the errors went away, but video quality suffered a bit, with short freezes and other glitches. And that's where it has kinda settled now. I haven't tried the VOD since early on and don't know if it's any more reliable now.
For those who jumped in early, the prepaid three-month term is nearing the end.
Yes...it is on my "To Do" list to cancel it!!! Didn't realize how much I needed DVR and all locals until I subscribed and tried to use the service. They did me a favor, helping me understand what was important to my tv viewing.
Freezing happens rarely now compared to a few weeks ago. But there is still no way to fast-forward if you use the "watch from the beginning" feature. Availability of on-demand content still sucks. The user interface is still pretty terrible. And I had almost forgotten how annoying the commercials are on live TV (having used only services like ad-free Hulu and Netflix for several years).
It has potential, but I'm still going to cancel before the trial period runs out. Maybe I'll reconsider if on-demand gets better and/or a DVR feature is added.
I had the empty guide problem even before the weekend...last Wed or Thur I think. It was super annoying as it doesn't let you tune to that channel if there is nothing there, forcing you to get there some other way. Totally inconvenient and something they definitely need to fix.
I'm going to stick with it awhile longer though. The price is good, I'm in the process of eliminating cable TV and just using a combo of this, Hulu and an OTA antenna which I just got and have been playing with a bit.
Yes, the 3 month trial is close to ending for me - about two weeks from today. Went by quickly.
I'll probably cancel. Haven't really used it very often since I have Comcast with rented DVR. The few times I did use it, it seemed to work but never did try it during prime time. Took the deal to get the cheap ATV 4 and was hoping that during the 3 month period DirecTv Now would come out with a DVR that I could evaluate. But no dice. Had there been a good DVR, then it might have been Comcast that got cancelled.
Instead, I'll bide my time for a few months and see how the service improves. Will also watch closely the new Hulu offering and others.
I'll probably cancel. Haven't really used it very often since I have Comcast with rented DVR. The few times I did use it, it seemed to work but never did try it during prime time. Took the deal to get the cheap ATV 4 and was hoping that during the 3 month period DirecTv Now would come out with a DVR that I could evaluate. But no dice. Had there been a good DVR, then it might have been Comcast that got cancelled.
Instead, I'll bide my time for a few months and see how the service improves. Will also watch closely the new Hulu offering and others.
I also did it mostly for the ATV. I don't use it much due to the lack of live network shows. I wouldn't even mind if the network shows appeared the next day, but it's way too long a wait.
I'm waiting for my husband to evaluate our regular DTV subscription and see if he can drop it down to a level where it makes sense to keep DTVN.
I'm waiting for my husband to evaluate our regular DTV subscription and see if he can drop it down to a level where it makes sense to keep DTVN.