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Direct Remote for DIRECTV

by David Likosar

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Appeye score 65 out of 100, from 217 reviews (moderate confidence)

217 reviews analysed · 3 Oct 2012 – 7 Mar 2026 · scored 19 Aug 2026

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Based on 217 reviews from 3 Oct 2012 - 7 Mar 2026.

Overview

Appeye score
65/100moderate confidence
Category rank
#1036 of 1,297Utilities
Reviews analysed
217Scored reviews from the App Store.
Sentiment trend
Trending downIts trend signals are moving in a negative direction.
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3.8

1.1K ratings

Review sentiment

54
App nameDirect Remote for DIRECTV
SellerDavid Likosar
GenreUtilities
Version3.14
Content rating4+
Requires iOS13.0
Size102 MB
Released10 Aug 2012
Current version15 May 2020
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App description

Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DIRECTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Works with Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets. See notes below to check compatibility with your DIRECTV system. Features: • Voice control for DIRECTV receivers! • Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface • Quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels • Shortcuts and home widgets • Program guide for favorite channels • Displays program information and name of the program you are watching • Automatically discovers receivers on network • Enables easy control in dark • Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device • Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room • Works with DIRECTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below) *** Requires iOS 10.0 or higher. Notes: • Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network. • Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients, HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers. Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver. • Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV power or volume If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.

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