How to watch DirecTV on my Roku device? – Quick and easy solution

On the one hand, we have DirecTv, the satellite television service of the technology giant AT&T, which is by far the most used in all of America, bringing entertainment to 2,016 million homes in the United States and 1,722 million homes throughout Latin America. .

On the other we have Roku streaming devices with HBO , which in January celebrated 50 million active accounts around the world and more than 57.8 billion hours of playback in 2020 alone.

Both are currently great entertainment providers on their own, but what if I told you that it is possible to combine them? . In today’s article we will show you how you can watch your DirecTv channels on your Roku device. Keep reading!

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1. What is the DirecTV setting to watch from my Roku? – Steps to follow
2. What are the benefits of having DirecTV on my Roku device?
   1. You will have local and international channels in HD
   2. You can find the most popular movies and complete series
   3. If you are a fan of any sport you will have exclusivity
3. What are Roku compatible devices to have DirecTV?
   1. roku 8.0
   2. Roku Stick
   3. Express
4. How can I use DirecTV on my Roku?
   1. To open the app
   2. access content

What is the DirecTV setting to watch from my Roku? – Steps to follow

Thanks to the DirecTv Go application, we can now enjoy our favorite streaming channels and also from our Roku device. It should be noted that DirecTv Go is only available for Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay.

To configure your Roku, you will only need to download and install the DirecTv Go application. After that you will only have to open the App and decide if you want to start the session by means of a QR code or by means of a code. You just have to follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the Roku menu
2. Go to the streaming channels section or search for DirecTv Go among the options
3. If you don’t have the app, download and install it
4. Then open the app and click start watching
5. Once this is done, go to the DirecTV website, section ‘Activate’, from your computer
6. While there, select if you want to activate the service by means of a numerical code or a QR code

What are the benefits of having DirecTV on my Roku device?

The truth is that there are certain benefits to using the DirecTv streaming service through Roku and that is that, thanks to the different programming packages offered by the DirecTv Go App, users will be able to enjoy exclusive content, as well as programming on I live nationally and internationally.

You will have local and international channels in HD

You’ll be able to watch your favorite channels in high resolution , no matter if they’re local or international, thanks to this relatively new partnership that’s sprung up between DirecTv and Roku.

You can find the most popular movies and complete series

Did you know that you can alsowatch your favorite series and movies  in high resolution wherever and whenever you want? You will be able to enjoy exclusive On Demand content in HD whenever you want; channels like HBO, Fox Premium, Warner, etc.

If you are a fan of any sport you will have exclusivity

That’s how it is! You will not miss any game of your favorite team . Has it happened to you that you are going to watch a crucial game and for some reason they are not compromising? Well no more!

Thanks to this service you will have unlimited access to all the exclusive sports content and as if that were not enough, you will also be able to enjoy it via streaming.

What are Roku compatible devices to have DirecTV?

There are several models of Roku devices that are capable of supporting DirecTv, however, there are some that support it better than others.

Year 8.0

Also known as Roku OS8, it is the update to the Roku operating system and with it we can enjoy streaming content from DirecTv without any problem, so if your Roku device has this update then you can use the service.

Year Stick

Released in 2016, this Roku design can be a great candidate to be able to play your DirecTv content. This model has support for 720p and 1080p resolutions as well as fairly fluid navigation between the menus.

Express

Thanks to its functionality and practical design, this model certainly simplifies browsing and streaming , as well as having HD support, which makes it a great option for DirecTv.

How can I use DirecTV on my Roku?

If you are already convinced that you want to use DirecTv through Roku then the way to use it will not be so complicated.

To open the app

As we explained before, you must have the DirecTv Go application installed on your Roku device and to activate it you will only have to choose between one of two options:

By means of a QR Code: open the QR code reader on your cell phone and scan the code that appears on the screen of your television and if you want you can duplicate that of your mobile on it.   

By means of numerical code: Enter the digits that appear on the screen of your television on the DirecTv page to complete the activation of the service.

access content

When you have completed the activation of DirecTv on Roku, you will be able to access all the content that it offers through the television, you just have to go to the App and once inside, select the series, movie or program that you want to watch.