Feature Request: Add Numeric Channel Entry and Full Remote Support to the DIRECTV Apple TV App

Please add support for direct numeric channel entry in the DIRECTV app for Apple TV.

The Apple TV is a powerful and frequently updated streaming device, and the DIRECTV app works very well on it. However, one of the biggest things missing compared with DIRECTV satellite, Gemini, or Osprey hardware is the ability to use a traditional television remote with number buttons.

Ideally, the Apple TV DIRECTV app should support:

• Entering channel numbers directly, such as 206 for ESPN

• Channel Up and Channel Down commands

• Previous/Last Channel

• Guide

• Info

• Record

• Support for compatible third-party or learned IR remotes with numeric buttons

• If technically possible, compatibility with the DIRECTV Gemini/Osprey remote

Apple TV already supports third-party and learned remotes, so allowing the DIRECTV app to recognize these additional commands would provide a much more traditional cable/satellite TV experience without requiring customers to use separate DIRECTV streaming hardware.

This would be especially useful for customers who prefer Apple TV because of its performance, long-term software support, and integration with other streaming apps, but still want the familiar DIRECTV channel-surfing experience.

Adding this functionality would make the Apple TV version of DIRECTV feel much closer to the full DIRECTV receiver experience and could reduce the need for customers to choose between Apple TV and DIRECTV hardware.