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Monday, June 10th, 2024

DirectTV with FireStick

I installed DirectTV Streaming but I can only watch recorded content, not streaming.

the TV is in the backyard but I can stream NetFlix, Hulu, AppleTV, etc. 

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2 years ago

No error messages. Steaming is not not available for any channel.

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2 years ago

I had a Roku and the DTV app would sign in so I bought the FireStick . 

with the FireStick I was able to sign in. I have the option to record programs or watch recorded programs 

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2 years ago

I can’t stream with Firestick. With Roku I couldn’t sign in. I also can’t watch on demand with FireStick.

The menus are there. No error message

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2 years ago

Thanks for the input, @bcbsncjlj. Hi, @edandridge57. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please make sure to download the DIRECTV app and sign in with your login credentials, here are the list of compatible devices https://www.directv.com/support/article/000087389 Bai, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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2 years ago

With Roku I could never sign in.

with Firestick I can sign in. I think the problem is the Direct TV Stream video player doesn’t work on Vizio tv.

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2 years ago

Let's further look into your account and check this problem. I'll send you a DM for assistance. Bai, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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2 years ago

What’s DM

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2 years ago

I was on the phone with DirectTV for an hour. They viewed my setup via my camera phone. Still no solution 

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2 years ago

The DM is the square box with lines in it next to the bell at the top of the page on a computer web browser. We apologize for not being able to stream properly, I'm here to further look into what's causing this. Please respond to the message we've sent. Bai, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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2 years ago

I can stream on my SmartTVs just fine.

With the Vizio TV and using Firestick 4K I don’t get the play button for Live TV or for on demand content

Community Support

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2 years ago

Here's a guide to access on demand contents on your DIRECTV App, https://www.directv.com/support/article/000066868 Please check your DM, we've sent you a message to further look into this. Bai, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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2 years ago

First of all, which of the 3 TV Providers do you have? DirecTV (which is primarily by satellite), DIRECTV STREAM (streaming-only), or DirecTV by Internet (streaming-only, new version to get closer to the traditional TV experience)?

You mention Roku, Firestick, and Vizio TV. Whether you use Roku or Firestick, the TV being Vizio should not matter at all as it is just a display. Or were you trying to use an app directly on the TV itself with no Roku or Firestick?

These two questions have been asked a few times as they can change the information and guidance you get. Please answer them so all in the thread are on the same page for your setup.

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2 years ago

DirectTV Stream (streaming only)

I have a FireStick on my TV

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2 years ago

If I can’t get it to work in the next couple days I will have to go back to Spectrum

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2 years ago

Hi, @edandridge57. We apologize that you are still having trouble with your service. We don't want to lose a valued customer like you. Please check the link we sent you in DM and log in using your correct DIRECTV credentials, so we can better assist you. Rhyan, DIRECTV Community Specialist


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