Nowadays, there are lots of popular streaming services available having different plans, packages and channels. You have to be clear that which channels you want and what is your budget before choosing any streaming service. Let’s know more about DirecTV Stream Review.
Today we will review the DirectTV stream service and try to let you know its pricing options, channels provided by directv, pros and cons and more. So let’s start.
This popular streaming service is developed by AT&T, you can experience this service on your Smart TV or Smartphone without enrolling on an annual contract. The best part I like about this streaming service is – it is very easy to set up. The directv remote is designed with nifty voice-controlled. It is also packed with smart home capabilities, and you can enjoy your favourite content in 4K.
Directv Cost-effective or not?
If we talk about the plan and pricing, there are a total of 4 plans and 90+channels. Go with the below-given price table of directtv stream and make sure it is made for you or not;
Entertainment | Choice | Ultimate | Premier | |
| Monthly price | $69.99/mo. | $89.99/mo. | $104.99/mo. | $149.99/mo. |
| Number of channels | 65+ | 90+ | 125+ | 140+ |
| Original content (Yes/No) | No | No | No | No |
| Streaming quality | Up to 4K | Up to 4K | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
| Live streaming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In the above price chart, you can find that the Entertainment Plan is the cheapest plan that users can go with. By paying only $69.99/month you can enjoy 65+ live channel content as well as 40000 on-demand titles. Live channels include Disney, Nickelodeon, ESPN, and many more. You can enjoy your first three months of Showtime, Starz, Epix, and Cinemax without paying a single penny.
Comparison of directv with other popular streaming services
There are many other popular tv streaming services are available in the market, so if you want to pick the best product among them then you have to compare them on different criteria. Below is a small comparison, a chart is given that will clear all your doubts between different streaming services and DirectTV:
| DIRECTV Stream | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
| Starting monthly price | $70 per month | $70 per month | $55 per month. After 3 months you have 3to pay $65 per month | $35 per month |
| Free trial length | None | None | 14 days | Three days |
| Number of channels | 65+ channels | 85+ channels | 85+ channels | 30+ channels |
| DVR storage hours | 20 hours | 50 hours | Unlimited | 50 hours |
List of the supported devices by directv stream
As I have already discussed that directtv stream is compatible with your Smart tv and smartphone as they provide various devices and software to enjoy your favourite content.
Find the list below:
- Amazon Fire TV (second generation or higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick (second generation or higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV (second generation and higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Cube
- Android smartphones (running version 7.1+)
- Apple TV (fourth generation)
- Safari browser (version 13+ is recommended)
- iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch running version iOS 11+ (iOS 12+ recommended)
- Chrome browser (version 68 or higher)
- Chromecast Built-in TV (select models)
- Chromecast (second generation and higher)
- Edge browser (latest version)
- Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick+
- Roku Express and Express+
- Roku Premiere and Premiere+
- Roku Ultra and Roku LT
- Roku 1 SE
- Roku 2
- Roku 3
- Roku 4
- Non-4K Roku TV
- 4K Roku TV
- Roku Smart Soundbar
- Select Samsung TV models between 2017-2021
Pros and Cons of DirectTV streaming service
Pros:
- It is packed with Spanish, Brazil and South Korean channels.
- Offers various famous sports and premium channels.
- A broad list of plans
- Regional Sports Network
- DVR feature with the ultimate storage
Cons:
- You have to pay extra for an add-on.
- Issue while streaming with a game console.
DIRECTV STREAM Features
Directtv streaming services offer a lot of features through which a user can change his/her old streaming experience. Some eye-catching features are given below:
DVR Storage
You can store your content in its cloud without worrying about storage capacity but it has some limitations. Number one- you are limited to storing up to 30 episodes per series, and number two- your recorded content will get deleted from the cloud after 90 days. The DVR storage comes with an upgrade – you have to pay $9.99/mo extra to use these DVR features. Without upgrading to this pack, you will get only 20 hours of storage.
Simultaneous streaming feature
This feature is one of my favourites, this streaming service offers to stream up to 20 different screens simultaneously. Users can also stream 3 out from home screens. So, overall they can stream up to 23 devices at one time.
Content control for children
It is designed with a powerful parental control system through which you can set up a PIN to keep locked the content that you don’t want to get accessed by your child. You can also block the selected users from opening different channels.
Remote is featured with Voice Control
The remote provided by this streaming service is very advanced and designed with nifty control hence users will enjoy the entire action. You can control the directtv streaming service with your voice as the remote comes with a voice command feature too. Voice command makes the navigation very easy and users can navigate to their tv shows, sports and other content swiftly.
Conclusion
So, we have already discussed the plan & pricing, pros & cons, compared with other online streaming services, listed several supported devices and also elaborated on its powerful features.
If you want to move on from the old cable service and enjoy the online streaming within your budget then you should try this once for a month as it comes with a monthly plan without paying an annual charge.
