DirecTV iPhone app now available
by Richard Lawler 
posted Mar 30th 2009 at 3:21PM
Filed under: DVRs, Other hardware, Others
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Branden @ Mar 30th 2009 5:28PM
Finally, yes the web browser worked. But this is already a big step forward. The only negative so far is that you can not view the entire guide and have to search by show or channel. Good start, hopefully DTV will add additional features....don't count on it.
Stuart Sweet @ Mar 30th 2009 3:58PM
A detailed review document is available at DBSTalk.com... click the link on the front page.
Stuart Sweet, Moderator
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Jay @ Mar 30th 2009 4:00PM
This has been available since this morning. Now what would be cool if we could actually watch the shows we've recorded on our iPhone
Dave @ Mar 30th 2009 4:04PM
The DVR also needs to be networked
Jay @ Mar 30th 2009 4:20PM
What do you mean connected to the internet? If so, no it doesn't mine isn't plugged in and it still records the shows. Unless they changed it cus I just used it through m.directv.com and it worked
Mike @ Mar 30th 2009 4:24PM
It doesn't need to be connected to the internet. The remote schedule info comes down from the satellite.
Dave @ Mar 30th 2009 4:53PM
Well I'll check that out right now!
I've always done the remote schedule to the HR23 in my living room because it's connected to the internet but I'll send a request to the HR22 in my bedroom that is not connected to see if it works!
Galley @ Mar 30th 2009 4:05PM
I used it this morning. It's easy to use, and works well.
kcmurphy88 @ Mar 30th 2009 4:38PM
The only real problem is that it ignores your Favorites lists and shows far too many channels (including SD/HD and OTA duplicates).
Jason Chapa @ Mar 30th 2009 4:39PM
Why does everything that could be accomplished on the web have to be turned into an App for the iPhone?
Dave @ Mar 30th 2009 4:57PM
Because we always have our iPhones with us unlike our computers. & they are connected to the internet at all times
manny @ Mar 31st 2009 4:55PM
does HR22 work with iphone app?
Brian @ Apr 1st 2009 1:33PM
Let's hope Dish has something like this in the works, or releases their new VIP922, either one.