How to Watch DIRECTV STREAM on VIZIO Smart TV
You can stream DIRECTV STREAM on VIZIO Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming DIRECTV STREAM using your VIZIO Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your VIZIO Smart TV while using DIRECTV STREAM.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM is The Streamable’s choice for the best live TV streaming service for users who want the most channels. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, four main channel packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV STREAM is a great choice for any cord-cutter.
VIZIO Smart TV
VIZIO Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream DIRECTV STREAM on VIZIO Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download DIRECTV STREAM on VIZIO Smart TV
Unfortunately, DIRECTV STREAM is not currently available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. DIRECTV STREAM may launch a native app for VIZIO Smart TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Apple AirPlay (2016+ models) or Google Cast (2016+ models).
You can still sign up for DIRECTV STREAM and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Install the DIRECTV STREAM iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your DIRECTV STREAM credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the DIRECTV STREAM app and select the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest VIZIO Smart TV firmware.
Google Cast
- Click here to sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Install the DIRECTV STREAM iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Once installed, log in using your DIRECTV STREAM credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the DIRECTV STREAM app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
How to Sign Up for DIRECTV STREAM on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use DIRECTV STREAM on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.
What features are available on DIRECTV STREAM?
Unlimited Cloud DVR
DIRECTV STREAM offers unlimited cloud DVR storage. Recordings can be saved up to nine months.
Up to 20 Devices
You can use DIRECTV STREAM on up to 20 simultaneous devices on the same home network, or up to three devices while traveling outside your home.
38 TV Everywhere Apps
DIRECTV STREAM gives you access to 38 different TV Everywhere apps.
List of Compatible Apps
- A&E App
- AMC App
- BBC America App
- BET NOW
- Bravo Now
- BTN2GO
- CBS Sports App
- CMT App
- CNBC App
- Comedy Central App
- DisneyNow
- E! Now
- FOX Now
- Fox Sports Go
- Freeform App
- FX Now
- FYI App
- Max
- MAX Go
- MLB At Bat
- MSG Go
- MSNBC Now
- Nat Geo TV App
- NBC App
- NBC Sports App
- NFL Mobile
- Oxygen Now
- Showtime Anytime
- Syfy Now
- Telemundo Now
- Universal Kids App
- Universo Now
- USA Now
- Watch ABC
- Watch Cooking Channel
- Watch DIY
- Watch ESPN
- Watch TCM
On Demand
There is a variety of on demand content to stream within the DIRECTV STREAM app.
Parental Controls
DIRECTV STREAM has some parental controls to help restrict content.
Hulu Live TV and Sling TV also have parental control features.