DirecTV Stream Review: Don't Do It!
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2024
- DirecTV Stream is a live TV streaming service that gives you some of the same channels you’d get from broadcast, cable, or satellite, except streaming over the internet. With an unlimited cloud DVR, 4k streaming, and regional sports networks that its competitors don’t have, there may be some cord cutters that consider signing up for DirecTV Stream.
But with a hefty price tag and some questionable marketing, I highly recommend you read the fine print before signing up and also understand the confusing differences between DirecTV over the internet vs DirecTV Stream.
This DirecTV Stream review covers everything you need to know about the streaming service including DirecTV’s plans and pricing, channel lineup, DirecTV vs DirecTV Stream, and if DirecTV Stream is worth it.
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What is DirecTV Stream? 00:15
DirecTV Stream vs DirecTV over the internet 00:54
DirecTV Fees 01:56
My Thoughts on DirecTV Stream 04:14
Why You Might Consider Getting DirecTV Stream 04:51
DirecTV Stream vs Fubo 05:30
DirecTV Stream Features 06:31
Final Thoughts 07:08
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My company just got DTV as a client, and even though I've been working on it for months, it all still confuses me. Thanks for the vid...I'm writing stuff about Gemini/streaming/over internet, and this helped.
Glad I saw this. I talked with a DirecTV rep yesterday and told him my concern was the 2 year contract (especially if Bally Sports switches to Apple or Amazon). He wasn’t very helpful and definitely didn’t offer the Streaming option. So I’m glad to find out about the contract differences.
Off topic, I am a satellite Directv customer and just returned all my receivers except for one, the main DVR one. Then I bought more Amazon Fire sticks and downloaded the Directv app. Logged in to my account and got access to all my recordings on the DVR. I dropped my bill by $50. You should do a video on that. I was unaware of this service. I’m moving and will likely move to streaming at the new house. Thanks for the info. 🙂
I have a late model Samsung TV. Is the DIRECTV app available without the Amazon fire stick?
@@ComputerKevAZ Yes, however, I would recommend using the fire stick or some other dedicated streaming device. The User interface was pretty buggy last i checked for the DTV app on Samsung TV’s.
The Directv via internet is what I set my mother up with. She had tried streaming on a Roku box and for some reason the remote drove her up the wall. The directv box and remote gave her a more “cable like” experience as the remote has all the usual buttons like guide, record, list of recordings, and of course the number buttons to tune directly to a channel by number which is what she is used to. Plus she is a huge baseball fan and the RSN sports channels and SEC network gives her sports options.
What it comes down to with any tv service is does it have the channels you want and can you read and understand the pros and cons.
So same issue here, had my grandma set up on the Roku with dtv stream but the Gemini air was just more familiar to her. Tho she just lost her husband and she is hard of seeing so she is now relying on the voice function on the remote. For months this has worked fine to change channels and volume but suddenly, every time she asks for a channel, the device searches CZcams with the request. Has essentially bricked the device for her. I’ve tried disabling all of the streaming apps, but for whatever reason, it keeps searching CZcams
I like the “Last 4” option on the DTV dish remote. The streaming remote has a similar “favorite “ option on the remote. Can’t live without that for switching between channels between commercials. Does YT tv or FUBO HAVE this?
Excellent review!! I always appreciate your videos.
Thanks, Nick! Appreciate you watching and commenting!
This clarification is so important. I almost got bamboozled! Thank you for the clear and concise explanation…..
Glad it was helpful!
It's going to be interesting to see what some of these stand alone sport packages are going to cost that will be available in the Fall. It will be a killer for services like Direct tv Stream and others if reasonably priced.
Stream also has Reelz which has OP Live. It isn’t just sports that sets it apart.
YTTV doesn’t have that channel either. YTTV also doesn’t have A\E. Stream does.
Info very helpful and well done. Thanks!
Same thing happened to me. I was so confused when I was signing up!!
Great review. Thanks for the information. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Outside of price being a little I also have the choice package on DirecTV stream and no issue, had it back when it was AT&T Tv. Had Satellite Directv and then switched over to AT&T TV/DTV Stream since I had fiber internet. If I didn't have them right now, my next choice would probably be CZcams TV.
I feel like if I had DirecTV Stream over the long run, I’d probably be satisfied with it despite the price. It does its job. Really comes down to which sports channels you’re looking for. My beef is more with the company itself.
FYI, tried UTube tv, it interface was horrible. Just to favorite a channel I had to go to several drop-down menus.... Free trial it before changing services.
Can you get out of market news and sports like satellite?
Very helpful, thank you.
I like Direct stream myself not that I like everything they do
Very helpful! Thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thx, I fell in the trap .. you saved me. Looking to dump AT&T Uverse, testing CZcams TV and am not so havvy wit it. Coming from a cable provider YT guide, search and navigation is confusing, and managing DVR operation is not ease.. is you want to record a series program and it finds evey episode of the seeries and starts adding them to the list which is not easy to sort thry,, New vs Old, vs replay.
Actually still see no way to sign up... on the Stream Landing page... have they shut it down ?
Same here, had Uverse for 16yrs. Now with no promotions the prices got outrageous. I had the same experience with UTube tv. It was horrible, the interface menu system was confusing as you mentioned. I'm on Spectrum streaming and it's better, but still not similar to standard cable. I'm going to try Direct TV streaming, from all I've researched, the interface is Very similar cable, although a bit more expensive.
We are in tv heaven with "Direct Stream".
I’m sticking with DTV stream. If the sports leave this streaming service, then good. I hope that will help to lower our monthly bills. I don’t watch sports anyway, and i don’t rly care for the sports. My thing is that DTV stream has literally every channel possible. No other streaming service offer every channel like this. Yes, it costs more, but you’re paying for everything you get.
I have had Xfinity for 5 years and they keep raising their rates and taking away the channels I watch. Xfinity"s excuse is they added more channel. Yeah more channels I could care less about but if I want to watch the channels taken away I have to pay extra. So now I have a 14 day trail of Direct tv stream and see how it goes.
If you have DirecTV Stream on one TV and Gemini Air on another TV do you still pay those fees?
There are no oddball fees for DirecTV Stream, unless you signed up directly with the company to get a free/reduced price Gemini Air. IIRC, that's the ONLY time you'll fall into a contract with DTV Stream.
When I looked into this, I happened catch it. Easy to miss, though. I was weary and didn't sign up.
Definitely easy to miss.
I’m in New Jersey and fubo just got rid of SNY which broadcast the New York Mets! Which is a huge disappointment so my only option was to sign on for DIRECTV Stream
Didn't even know that *DirecTV Stream* still existed. Excellent video 👍🏿
Appreciate it!
No discovery, food network and cooking channel now gone on Fubotv.
Great review
As a DC area sports fan, and dependent on the WORST RSN IN THE WORLD, MASN, for Nationals games in the summer, DirecTV Stream is the only streaming option. Yay?
Just got a DirecTV add with pigeoms, anyone relate?
Does the Choice package jump in price from $108 after the first three months?
It stays the same.
In my area… that $108 becomes $115 after taxes. And since I like there NFL Network that’s another $15 for the Sports package so $130 total. Almost double what I’m paying for YTTV. That and all of the issues I’m having with the DirecTv Gemini Air are why I’m choosing to stay with YTTV
Wait isn't the Choice package include a sports package already? Like MLB Network NFL Network?@@1Road2Success
Great review.
Thanks!
Given the price of each is Competitive, we Prefer DirecTV Interface and usability, plus, you can at least reach a Live
Im confused what is the difference between DiercTV over the internet vs DieretTV stream?
Both give you the same thing- live channels over the internet. But DirecTV over the internet is more expensive and has a two year contract. DirecTV Stream doesn't.
@@ShallIStreamIt Current pricing for DIRECTV over Internet with 2-year contract seems to be cheaper right now: $105.98 all-in ($75 Choice +$15 ARS +$16 sports) for 24 months, compared to $123.98 all-in ($109 Choice + $15 Sports) for DIRECTV Stream for no-contract after the initial discounts expire after 3 months. Plus, without a contract, wouldn't you be vulnerable to price hikes during the next two years?
I agree. This was not clear. Maybe slow down your presentation.
Great informative video i almost made this mistake myself!
Appreciate it!
Wish fubo had tnt ane thats bummer i got diret tc stream git have it all
Might be in the cards with Fubo in the future, we'll see. Think it would be hard for them to do it without a price increase, though.
This would be confusing especially for the elderly and senior population who doesn’t understand the difference too.
Definitely agree!
You're saying that Direct TV Stream is by far the best option and then proceed to say don't get it. Huh???
you forgot to mention the price goes up $50 after 2 year is what i read
Actually FUBO never carried TBS-TNT channels which carries playoff sports, and NOW that SNY is off FUBO it looks like Direct Stream is best choice..
Fix your volume please.
Fubo also recently lost the history Channel. Game show network , and Discovery Channel.
It’s a carriage dispute. DIRECTV has removed channels before, too. Give it a few weeks and they’ll be back.
direct tv stream is direct tv over the internet
Will never use any products by Direct TV, I don't like their business practices.
Ummm what? LoL
i'll never do it!!! I use antenna and recast dvr
the dvr recast will nOt be receiving updates to it so eventually u may very well do IT!
Your review makes no sense. You point out numerous advantages to Directv Stream but then say don't get it. Well, I don't get it!
My biggest issue with DirecTV Stream is they have marketing practices that I think are unfair to their customers. It’s not a company that I feel comfortable supporting for that reason.
Their product is also more expensive than the competition (CZcams TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling).
Yes, their product itself does what it sets out to do: provide TV channels over the Internet. But why get DirecTV Stream when you could get the same thing for less money from other companies with less egregious sales tactics?
@@ShallIStreamIt What other company has the YES network?
@chipdayton1625 Like some of the other RSNs, DirecTV/DirecTV Stream is the only streaming service with it, aside from YES Network’s standalone app. Like I mentioned on the video, the RSNs mean certain customers are handcuffed to DirecTV Stream.
@@chipdayton1625Can you stream out of Market news and sports. I have CZcams TV but recently I was watching program I dvr and it had must watch ads which it never did that and I am not happy had it for 4 years no issues but I hate must watch ads which is worse than cable.
I *NEED* DTStream to get local Dodgers baseball games. Now I’m trying to figure out if I can get the app on my SamsungTV…I don’t see the app among the loaded TV apps? It’s a 2016 Smart Tv, supposed to work.
Actually, DTV Stream makes a lot of sense for people who are frustrated with the inferior video quality and bizarre excuse for a DVR offered by YTTV. Other than that, you have to compare the channel lineups and buy the one that has the channels you want, or at least gets close. That being the case, why the title saying "DON'T DO IT". Their business practices don't make a lot of difference when you're watching a better picture that just about any other streamer. Yes, the marketing is confusing at best, reprehensible at worst. And you will PAY for the privilege of using either one, and MORE for DTV via Internet. But I'm just glad there are (finally!) so many choices to replace cable, From DTV at the most expensive to Frndly TV at the bottom (in price at least), there's just no way that you can't find something to watch! :)
Direct tv stream was so slow and couldn’t get it on the boys PlayStation straight trash
Its $99.00 too much money
I loved it no cable it’s great don’t listen guy I only pay 79.99 each time and I get lot channels😊
No taxes and fees on top of the $79.99?
@@MSDOGS1976No, at least where I am there are no additional taxes/fee’s
How much is your internet on top of that?
@@dannilikesreviews I pay $50 for Xfinity 400meg, on a two year deal
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Don’t listen this guy I get dtv
I am so sick and tired of the deceptive marketing that is so prevalent in cell phone companies and tv service providers. I used to think AT&T was the most deceptive company in America; now I am finding out that they have some competition. But this is over the top: The same service with deceptively similar names, but one with a 24 month ball busting contract and the other month to month. "somebody get a rope"
AT&T owns directv. Is the same company
This confusion makes me mad. Waiting on class action lawsuit over this.
Do not do it! They give a choice like he said! OmG LISTEN TO THIS DUDE and it's sooooo bad , get the satellite !
We use to love Direct TV , the fiber optic is crap installed by guys that are being over worked, it drops when ATT internet drops
Which is EvErY DAY DUDE!
BORING!
This is a horrible review ans totally not true. You get Directv Stream you do not need a 2 year contract its month to month as long as you have you own stteaming device. If you want to rent there box you can sign up for a 2 yr contract.