DIRECTV app now available on LG smart TVs
DIRECTV app now available on LG smart TVs
Viewers with compatible LG TVs can now download the app directly to their set, instead of needing a connected streaming device.
Access to the DIRECTV app is an absolute necessity for thousands of customers who rely on it to deliver their channel package. The app can be used to stream DIRECTV’s Signature and Genre channel packages, which include a wide selection of top cable channels at different price points. Viewers who own LG smart TVs have thus far been unable to download the DIRECTV app directly to their set, but on Monday the two sides announced that the app is now avaiable to owners of LG smart TVs made in the last few years.
Key Details:
- Stronger together: The DIRECTV app is now available on LG smart TVs.
- Not too old: The app can only be downloaded on LG smart TVs from 2021 or newer, running on at least webOS 6.0.
- Easy to use: The DIRECTV app puts a user’s channels within easy reach on a multitude of devices.
The DIRECTV app is now available to download on all LG smart TVs made between 2021 and the present, which are running version 6.0 of the webOS operating system of higher. Owners can download it to stream their DIRECTV Signature or Genre pack, or any other content they can access on the company’s app.
“We’re committed to making DIRECTV available on the devices consumers already use, and connected LG Smart TVs are an important part of that vision,” DIRECTV executive Vikash Sharma said. “Making DIRECTV available as a native app on LG TVs gives customers more choice and flexibility in how they enjoy our full lineup—across MyFree DIRECTV, Genre and Signature Packs, and TV Everywhere for satellite—through a more customized and personalized experience.”
Customers who choose to stream DIRECTV channels through their LG smart TV can watch Signature channel plans with 90+ networks each, offering an all-in experience that gives viewers sports, entertainment, and news all in one place. Audiences can also pick from DIRECTV’s Genre Packs, which focus on a particular category of channel and come with a reduced price in exchange for their reduced inventory of networks.
“We’re excited to deepen our alliance with DIRECTV and bring another great service to LG’s webOS Smart TVs,” LG VP Matthew Durgin said. “With the addition of DIRECTV’s acclaimed live streaming TV experience, we’re enhancing our LG Smart TV experience and furthering our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers without the need for a set-top box.
The availability of the DIRECTV app is a huge step forward in the accessibiliy of the app. It means that LG customers with compatible TVs no longer have to seek out a streaming device made by Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or another company to watch the DIRECTV app. It makes the use of DIRECTV much easier for LG TV owners, and given LG’s reputation for quality TVs, it’s likely audiences will have a pretty good watching experience when using the DIRECTV app on their set.
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DIRECTV is one of The Streamable’s top choices for the best live TV streaming service overall in 2026, especially for users who want the most channels or want to watch the most live sports. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, three main signature packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV remains a premier choice for any cord-cutter.