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How to Watch Dish on Android TV

You can stream Dish on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Dish using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using Dish.

Can you stream Dish on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Dish on Android TV

Dish is available natively using Android TV (5.0+). Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.

Dish app on Android TV

  1. Click here to sign up for Dish.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “Dish” on your Android TV. Alternatively, Click here to install the app.
  4. Select “Download” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your Dish credentials.
  6. You can now stream Dish on Android TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for Dish.
  2. Install the Dish iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Dish credentials.
  4. Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Dish app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.

Dish

Dish is known for its comprehensive satellite TV service, but it also has a robust streaming service called Dish Anywhere which taps into your receiver and allows you to stream live TV, anything on your DVR, and play third-party apps like Prime Video or ESPN+ within the service. Combined they are an amazing package for anyone who has less reliable internet, is looking for something all in one place, or wants to keep their prices locked in for a long period.

How to Sign Up for Dish on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Dish on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Dish?

2000 hours Cloud DVR

Dish’s DVR receivers range from the Hopper Duo, designed to support one or two TVs, to the Hopper 3, which supports up to seven TVs and lets you record up to 16 shows at once — and even skip commercials!

The average space that Dish states is 2 terabytes of storage (or roughly 500 hours of saved content) per DVR receiver.

With Dish, you can record individual episodes, all episodes of a series, or only new episodes of a series. You can also protect recordings to keep them indefinitely. If you cancel your service, Dish will keep your recording for up to 30 days in case you decide to return to the service.

Up to 4 Devices

You can watch on as many TVs as you want as long as you have a receiver connected to the TV. However, with the Dish Anywhere streaming platform, you can simultaneously stream up to five devices.

On Demand

A majority of channels offer on demand content, but you can’t skip or fast-forward through the content.

Parental Controls

In Dish settings, you can restrict content playback based on content ratings.

DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV also have parental control features.


International Channels & Languages Feature

DISH offers channels in over 20 languages from all over the world. The channels are packaged into an “international pack” which is focused on a region (like Germany or Brazil). The packs range from $19.99 per month to $29.99 per month.

Premium Sports Feature

Dish offers a Multi-Sport Pack which includes [NFL Redzone], NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL Network, MLB Network, and college channels such as Big 10, PAC-12, SEC Network, Longhorn Network and others. There are 15 channels in total that come with this pack and it is included in the Top 120+ and above.


Dish

Dish is known for its comprehensive satellite TV service, but it also has a robust streaming service called Dish Anywhere which taps into your receiver and allows you to stream live TV, anything on your DVR, and play third-party apps like Prime Video or ESPN+ within the service. Combined they are an amazing package for anyone who has less reliable internet, is looking for something all in one place, or wants to keep their prices locked in for a long period.

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.

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.

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.