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AT&T TV NOW is discontinued and no longer available for new sign-ups.

On January 12, 2021, AT&T announced that AT&T TV NOW was being shut down. New users should sign up for AT&T TV instead (compare here).

Everything You Need to Know About the New DIRECTV NOW Cloud DVR

DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR

After months of testing, DIRECTV NOW launched their much awaited DIRECTV NOW 2.0 App and their True Cloud DVR.

While the DVR is technically still in beta, it has publicly rolled out on Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.

All subscribers get 20 hours of free storage included in their subscription. You will be able to upgrade to 100 hours of storage later this summer for $10 / month.

DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR Overview & Review

  • You can record 20 hours to save for up to 30 days (or upgrade to 100 hours later this summer)
  • You can fast forward or skip ahead through most recordings
  • You can record either an individual episode or an entire series
  • You can’t pad events, so you may miss part if they run over their scheduled time
  • The recording will start from when you hit record, even if you were already on that channel

How to Set a Recording on DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR on iPhone

Find a show or movie to record

Select an episode to record

Tap Record Episode from episode info

Tap Record Series to get all episodes of a show

Record All Episodes or only New Episodes of a series

Your recording is set to record to your Cloud DVR

How to Set a Recording on DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR on Apple TV

DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR FAQ

How many hours of storage is included with the DIRECTV NOW Cloud DVR?

  • The DVR includes 20 hours of recording time and recordings last for 30 days.
  • You will be able to upgrade to a 100-hour DVR with recordings that last 90 days this summer ($10 / month).

Can I schedule series recordings on the DIRECTV NOW Cloud DVR?

  • The DVR lets you record individual episodes or a series recording.
  • You can either schedule all episodes or only new episodes.

Can I fast forward on the DIRECTV NOW Cloud DVR?

  • You can fast forward through most recorded content.
  • They also give the option to skip back and forth 15 seconds at a time.

Can I pad recordings of live sports or events on DIRECTV NOW Cloud DVR?

  • The DVR does not let you extend recordings.
  • Your best bet is to record the episode after the event to make sure it gets the full broadcast.

Can I use the DIRECTV NOW True Cloud DVR on my device?

The True Cloud DVR is available on the following devices:

  • iPhone & iPads (iOS 10+)
  • Android (5.0+)
  • Apple TV (4th gen and later)
  • Roku (Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Express, Roku Premiere, Roku Ultra, and Roku TV devices)
  • Amazon Fire TV (2nd gen and later)
  • Chromecast (2nd gen and later)
  • Chrome & Safari
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.