DirecTV brings subscribers different programs and a large number of advanced interactive TV features. With the advanced features of DirecTV, subscribers can control their DVRs from anywhere and at anytime. They can basically control their DVRs via Remote Control, Computers and Smartphones. In this article, a brief explanation of the ways to control DVR is given.
Requirements to control DVRs:
Subscribers can schedule their DVRs for recordings with remote controls at home and remotely via mobile phones and computers.
In order to control DVRs via mobile phones and computers, subscribers first need a DirecTV online account. They also require a high speed broadband service connection connected to their DirecTV DVRs (DirecTV Plus HD DVR and DirecTV Plus DVR.)
In case of mobile phones, subscribers need to have web enabled mobile phones with internet connection. They can also download the DVR Scheduler Mobile App onto their mobile Smartphones free of cost.
3 Ways to control DVRs:
Below is an explanation on each of the three ways that can be used to control DVRs.
- Remote Controls: DirecTV DVRs can be controlled easily by remote controls. Subscribers can browse the program guide of DirecTV to view the upcoming programs and schedule recordings of their favorite TV programs.
- Mobile Phones: When subscribers have to schedule their DVR recordings or manage their DVRs with their web enabled mobile phones, subscribers should first log on to mdirectv.com and open their DirecTV account. Thereafter, they can browse DirecTV programs and manage as well as schedule their DVRs. Subscribers can also download the DVR Scheduler Mobile app on their Smartphones. But, not all mobile phone can be used for the purpose. Only those phones that are compatible to install DirecTV DVR Scheduler app can be used. Mobile devices such as select models of Blackberry, iPhone, Palm Pre Android etc. can be used to schedule DVR settings.
- Computers: Subscribers of DirecTV can manage and schedule their DVRs via computers with high speed Internet connection to DirecTV DVR receivers. Subscribers need to browse their DirecTV online guide on directv.com and program guide to select programs for recordings.
Subscribers of DirecTV can control their DVRs from different locations via three different ways. Subscribers can set DVRs for recording, search for shows and so on via mobile phones, computers, and of course through remotes. If they miss any show for some reasons, they can set their DVRs to record the same show and can watch later.