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Friday, June 17th, 2022 1:11 AM

Record shows from streaming apps like Hulu

Can we record shows on our DirecTV HD DVR, from streaming spos like Hulu?

If so, how?

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ACE - New Member

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2 years ago

No, that’s not possible. Each provider must have a specific contract with the TV networks as well as rights. There is no cross-recording sort of business going on at all. Therefore, you wouldn’t be able to use your DIRECTV STREAM box to record Hulu content.

As a side note, you said DIRECTV HD DVR. Are you referring to DIRECTV satellite or DIRECTV STREAM?

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2 years ago

Thank you. I eas referring to DirecTV Stream. Guess we're a little spoiled as we were able to do so when we had Xfinity. Would it be possibe on the devices (3) that have FireTV cubes?  Thanks

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2 years ago

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ACE - New Member

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2 years ago

Nope, it’s not possible on Fire TV cubes either. I’m surprised it worked with Xfinity. How exactly did you do it? Was it through the Hulu app which allowed you to do it or did the physical DVR server/hard drive of your Xfinity box record it? 

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2 years ago

As far as I recall I think it wss tbrough yje Xfinity DVR. But, it was awhile ago & cannot be sure.

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2 years ago

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ACE - New Member

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2 years ago

@dmharris10 no problem it happens to everyone! Autocorrect isn’t much help. Glad I was able to help you. 

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2 years ago

Thank you for your accurate information, @detuch254

 

@dmharris10, we would like to let you know that with the DIRECTV STREAM service, a third party app cannot be recorded since its content is the copyrighted material of the third party that supplies it, is protected by copyright and other applicable laws. 

 

If you would like to explore another DVR features, let us know.

 

Hailey, DIRECTV Community Specialist


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