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title: "Direct Remote for DIRECTV - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DIRECTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network.  Works with Genie "
---

# Direct Remote for DIRECTV — United States

![Direct Remote for DIRECTV App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/0e/96/dd/0e96dd5c-5000-c6b0-8fa7-be930d990d0b/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-7-0-sRGB-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [David Likosar](https://apptail.io/developer/david-likosar-tiwc)
**Category:** Utilities
**Rating:** 3.8/5 (1,147 ratings)
**Price:** $0.99
**Bundle ID:** DavidLikosar.Direct-Remote
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.14 (released 2020-05-15)
**Original Release:** 2012-08-10
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id550039208)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/direct-remote-for-directv-fgSb/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/direct-remote-for-directv-fgSb/united-states)

## Direct Remote for DIRECTV Description
Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DIRECTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network.  Works with Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets. See notes below to check compatibility with your DIRECTV system.  

Features:
•  Voice control for DIRECTV receivers!
•  Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface
•  Quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels
•  Shortcuts and home widgets
•  Program guide for favorite channels
•  Displays program information and name of the program you are watching
•  Automatically discovers receivers on network
•  Enables easy control in dark 
•  Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device
•  Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room
•  Works with DIRECTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below)

*** Requires iOS 10.0 or higher.
 

Notes:  
•  Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work.  One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control.  If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network.
•  Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients,  HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers.  Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets.  You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver.
•  Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV power or volume

If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.

## Direct Remote for DIRECTV Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/58/80/21/588021de-4745-de10-8032-561e72a66925/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/39/56/ff/3956fff0-36fb-474a-ed45-a083070b2e0e/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/28/b2/96/28b29688-ab65-f9c4-6ced-ca5290cef098/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/26/8e/d4/268ed407-7c33-8398-51a7-341041badf4b/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/47/96/5f/47965f2d-151f-cbc0-87a1-87d3889303d0/pr_source.png/1242x2688.png)

## Direct Remote for DIRECTV Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 695 (61%)
- 4 stars: 106 (9%)
- 3 stars: 61 (5%)
- 2 stars: 39 (3%)
- 1 stars: 246 (21%)

## Direct Remote for DIRECTV Reviews in United States

### *---- "Doesn’t work on newer DirecTV receivers"
Like the title says, it doesn’t work with the newer receivers, and I wasted my dollar. I will be asking for that dollar back.
-- William Sanborn, 2024-12-19

### ***** "BEST APP EVER!!!"
As someone that has trouble using a regular TV remote because of my physical disability, this is the best app ever! Definitely worth the $.99! It has really helped me feel more independent when it comes to using my TV!
-- Hebs 130, 2024-11-10

### *---- "Garbage"
Does not work or have any instructions readily available…rip off
-- bill valdes, 2024-11-03

### *---- "Numbers where are the numbers"
I need numbers
-- Siscoziger, 2024-10-23

### ***-- "Didn’t work at all"
Didn’t work at all for me I tried everything and it would not recognize this remote.
-- RGUL8TR, 2024-08-29

### *---- "Won’t connect to Gemini Air"
Title says it all.  Doesn’t work with Gemini Air - can’t “discover” it, nor can I add it manually.
-- David of Austin, 2024-08-07

### *---- "Does not work. Total waste of $"
Does not work. Wasted $
-- Kmd2020z, 2024-07-30

### *---- "This does not work with direct tv"
Don’t purchase
-- Boot Barn Guy, 2024-07-21

### *---- "No stars"
This app is trash. Unfortunately I can’t review with NO stars
-- crysani, 2024-05-12

### *---- "Don’t waste your time or money"
Doesn’t work at all. Remove this app from the App Store.
-- Twilli1870, 2024-04-30

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## Direct Remote for DIRECTV Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Utilities | #61 |
| Top Paid | Colombia | Utilities | #76 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Utilities | #82 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Utilities | #108 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Utilities | #113 |
| Top Paid | United States | Utilities | #193 |

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