Only some Samsung TV models have an available DirecTV Stream. But it's junk. You'll have much better performance with a separate streaming device .... Roku, Fire TV, DirecTV Stream box, etc.
With either service, DirecTV is a single word, only one T, not Direct TV. Be cautious as bad scams will try to hide behind such simple typos.
You are not trying to stream DirecTV, but use the service named DIRECTV STREAM. Whomever at AT&T signed off on that branding made an extremely bad decision as has caused lots of confusion.
DIRECTV STREAM does have an app you can download on some streaming devices. However, it is highly suggested to have a box of some sort even if not the DIRECTV STREAM specific one. The app for "smart" TVs doesn't function as well, especially since those TVs tend to be a bit sub-standard with resources to support those apps.
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Jeffster
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411 Messages
3 years ago
You use a supported device like a Roku, Fire Stick or Apple TV.
Watch DIRECTV STREAM with Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku®, and more.
See below for details:
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM Device
Amazon
Amazon Fire TV (2nd generation or higher)
Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd generation or higher)
Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV (2nd generation and higher)
Amazon Fire TV Cube
Android
Phones and tablets running version 5.0+ (OS 8+ recommended)
Apple and iOS
Apple TV (4th generation)
Apple TV 4K (5th generation)
Safari browser (version 13+ is recommended)
iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch running version iOS 11+ (iOS 12+ recommended)
Google
Chrome browser (version 58+, 61 is recommended)
Chromecast Built-in TV (select models)
Chromecast (2nd generation and higher)
Roku
Roku Streaming Stick® (3500X, 3600X, 3800X) and Streaming Stick+ (3810X, 3811X)
Roku Express (3700X, 3900X, 3930X) and Express+ (3710X, 3910X, 3931X)
Roku Premiere (3920X, 4620X) and Premiere+ (3921X, 4630X)
Roku Ultra (4640X, 4660X, 4661X, 4670X) and Roku LT (2700X)
Roku 1 SE (2710X)
Roku 2 (2720X, 4210X)
Roku 3 (4200X, 4230X)
Roku 4 (4400X)
Non-4K Roku TV (5000X, 8000X)
4K Roku TV (6000X, 7000X, A000X, C000X, C000GB)
Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X)
Samsung
Samsung Smart TV
(2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 models)
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litzdog911
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3 years ago
Only some Samsung TV models have an available DirecTV Stream. But it's junk. You'll have much better performance with a separate streaming device .... Roku, Fire TV, DirecTV Stream box, etc.
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Juniper
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3 years ago
@BARRYSR27
You say, "to stream DirecTV". Well do you have DirecTV (which is satellite service) or DIRECTV STREAM?
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BARRYSR27
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3 years ago
Direct TV Stream. I would prefer to not have to use a box
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bcbsncjlj
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3 years ago
@BARRYSR27 As previously stated, you will need a supported device and download the app to watch on your TV.
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Juniper
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22.9K Messages
3 years ago
@BARRYSR27
With either service, DirecTV is a single word, only one T, not Direct TV. Be cautious as bad scams will try to hide behind such simple typos.
You are not trying to stream DirecTV, but use the service named DIRECTV STREAM. Whomever at AT&T signed off on that branding made an extremely bad decision as has caused lots of confusion.
DIRECTV STREAM does have an app you can download on some streaming devices. However, it is highly suggested to have a box of some sort even if not the DIRECTV STREAM specific one. The app for "smart" TVs doesn't function as well, especially since those TVs tend to be a bit sub-standard with resources to support those apps.
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BARRYSR27
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3 years ago
Thank you everyone. I was finally able to download the app using a Firestick. No box needed and a great picture
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