I Put DIRECTV STREAM to the Test in 2024! Is It Worth It? 

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I’ve had Direct TV Stream Choice for over a year now and we love it! I also got the Direct TV box on eBay and it works great. We have Roku also, and I’ve used it for Direct TV, but I like the Direct TV remote for switching to my other apps. Thanks for the updates Michael! 👍🏻

Thanks for this video. I loved DirecTV Stream, but I hated the cancellation process. I'm so glad they changed it. I will think about returning to them now. I have to price out if it is cost worthy against what I'm already paying for other services first.

Thanks for the info Michael. I have a couple questions that you might be able to help me with. I can't find the answers at their site. 1. How long is the free trial that they offer? 2. Can you pause the service, instead of only being able to cancel? I appreciate your help. 😊

One of my biggest reasons for cord cutting was the tedious channel guide. Also, the bulky and power-hungry equipment was a big turnoff.. Of course, the cost. I cut the cord before my mother died: So, I.moved near my brother. Spectrum/Charter gave me an Arris modem to use. It lasted well, for about 8-years. I went ahead and bought a Netgear modem. Then, I returned their spent modem. I asked them if they recommended their new modem/ router, instead: Emphatically, the guy said "No!" I like using my own equipment, also--I had gotten to that point, with Cox, before I moved. Make certain that you keep your receipts for any returned equipment--actually, make certain that you're buried with them! Except for some antenna-based usage, everything else with my TVs is broadbsnd-based. I got by, until recently, with cheapo, single-band devices. I obtained two new routers--then, I wired them together. Basically now, everything streaming runs with WiFI 5 ("5G"). The PCs and Blu-Rays use ethernet. My smaller Vizio bedroom TV is Android-based: I much prefer Google, Onn, Fire and Roku " dongle" devices: They do indeed run 5G, excepting the cheapo Roku LE device. For some reason, Google won't let TV makers use the streaming-devivce Google Play app version. The Vizio chip won't do 5G, either. Furthermore, switching broadband speed (say, unfavorable atmospheric conditions), requires password re-id🤐 Dumbo! I don,'t know about Roku and Fire TVs: It seems that Chromecast TV users are short-changing themselves by not using a Google Play enabled streaming device, in addition, or instead. The apps certainly are.limited--otherwise.... Yet, I still use it, sometimes--keeping it updated....

I have had RU-vid TV had it for years and I really enjoy it.

DirecTV Stream is on point with unlimited DVR features. The only thing that is lacking in DVR features is extended time recording for sports games that go to overtime or extra innings. It doesn't let you extend the time.

I love Directv stream, i wish they have PIP like Fubo Tv. I miss that

So when you announced the 3 months special with Direct stream I jumped all over it. I picked it up and I absolutely hate it. It kept buffering all the time and my Internet is flawless with speed of atleast 800 mbps. What O loved about RU-vid tv was it knew my algorithm, what i mean is, it don't matter what i watch at night, the next morning when i turn on th yv it automatically on my morning news. Direct streams i couldn't get with cause youtube tv controls are very similar to the other stream channel such as Netflix etc. So your mussle memory on the control are totally diffrent all the way around so when i wanted te rewind it change the channel and then when you turn it back to the channel you was on you can't rewind it back to see what you missed. I could prob keep going but I won't. I didn't use it all 3 months. My apologies for the rant, and Thank You for all your video. You really help me alot with all these streaming channels.Between you and The Deal Guy you can save alot. Thank You!!!!!

When directv stream gemini wireless works, it is Xcellent. However, the wireless gemini needs frequent reboots to work correctly so the TV / Roku smart apps appear to be a better way to go on viewing. . .

I can't get on their website if I have my VPN on... why is that? Do they block VPNs? Thank you.

Loved this video. I’ve been singing the praises of DirecTV Stream’s DVR for a long time. Way better than RU-vid TV. Glad to get some validation.

Thanks.Another great video.I'm happy with Philo core.

Not much of a price difference between DirecTV stream and RU-vid TV. $69 versus $74 I rather have RU-vid TV, something I go on my preference more often a lot. Search more. Get more experience more! Thank you for the recommendation. Has other expensive packages on this screen just like fubu to be which is outrageous

Thanks for your videos and website. Love from Puerto Rico

Michael...it looks as though DirecTV Stream has upped their game. I'm just wondering how their 720p and 1080p quality compares to RU-vid TV? I know last year before YTTV became the new home of the NFL Ticket, they upped their bitrate to improve picture quality and I immediately noticed the improvement. Is DirecTV' Stream's picture quality as good by comparison?

Hi Michael, I tried the Direct TV link and it didn't work. Also went to your website and I couldn't get that to work, either.

Great review overall, but I think it’s important to mention that you can’t get profiles for different users like you can with other streaming services. I’ve had both Hulu Live and Fubo TV previously and liked how each family member could have their own profile so they could put their own favorite channels and have their own DVR recordings separated from the rest of the family. I just tried DIRECTV stream today after watching your video and was very disappointed that was missing.

Direct stream is my favorite

Very informative. Much appreciated. I had to smile when you said that Direct has dropped A&E. That is a network that YTTV doesn't carry either. ATT never had any original thinkers making decisions, they are always reacting and copying. As a nine month a year sub to YTTV, I have the following comment. I, too, am looking to move on from YTTV. But I think I'll go the skinny bundle root with Sling Orange. Sling Orange has its limitations like no locals, one device limit, and DVR limits, but I cut the cord over 8 years ago and I understand the ins and outs, in part thanks to a You Tuber like yourself.

Which TVs can we use the Stream app? Samsung, SONY, Vizio, LG, Amazon, TCL? I ask as with Charter, we can only use Sasung an not Sony

Small suggestion: Allow people to pay for your coffee with PayPal.

The website you provided is not working. Did they get hammered by the Windows update?

so if you have a Directv stream box C71KW ... will it still work with Directv Stream ? (my old ass parents, still need a number pad)

can you use the remote to power on and power off a Roku Smart TV or do you need two separate remotes

For the price I would not leave my cable tv company which provides great services with TiVo stream. Plus being able to call the cable company and speak to someone anytime is great.

Can you sign up for DIRECTV through your phone or TV because I download the DIRECTV stream for my phone and it won’t let me do anything tells me I need a username and password

No, not a fan of DirectTV Stream. RU-vid TV imo better than DirectTV Stream. Also RU-vid TV just needs to add more regional sports imo

I might get a direct tv device but I don't have a physical TV unless i has tv on my PC hooked up to HDMI. or I use the direct TV stream

The 49.99 deal is back. Would you suggest it, I’m currently with Sling and pay 67.00 per month also are DTV stream no commitment?

Very helpful, thanks

Today was the first day the DirecTV didn't go out. WOW.....

I remember DirecTV satellite, so with the via Internet do you have to download the on demand content like you do with their satellite ? I'm debating about going to RU-vid TV or DirecTV stream or is it via Internet? Only because AT&T wants way too much for U-Verse and I actually like it for the most part, however I am not a fan of the price tag.

can i give my friend who isnt in my area my login and he can use it ?

Michael if I wanna watch the Colorado Rockies and choose this service what plan do I need?

I take it back, the DirecTV just went out, again.

Just sub'd to DirecTV Stream from YTTV, most of it is better. There are issues (at least on my apple tv) with the On Demand content. When you finish one episode and start another, the new program starts at the same time point as you left the previous. For example, I watch a show until there's 30 seconds left. Start the next program and it starts with 30 seconds left! I have to rewind all the way to the beginning as the "Start Over" feature doesn't work. I haven't tested the DVR recordings to see if the same happens or not.

I thought u also quit posting on RU-vid??

Is Sling Freestream included in the Orange or Blue packages?

Is ever service was free which one will you get gor pick one

DTV sucks in all forms. Mike is just POed at RU-vid TV, which is still by far the best option

wish it wasn't so costly I would take it

I really don't get the continued interest and audience in the cable news networks. My only guess is people like being lied to. There is not one truthful news network anywhere.

It’s not worth it if you’re trying to cut costs

Direct stream has channels that RU-vid doesn’t have

No NFL RedZone...

not worth it to me

No. Not when you consider that most channels they (or any other cable or satellite service) offer can be picked up FOR FREE with an antenna, it's not worth it. Not these days. 😶

Worst TV provider on the planet. Today the DirecTV only went out 14 times

Who cares about sports networks?

DirecTV is out again. Worst TV provider on the planet.