The DirecTV company is recognized worldwide as one of the largest and best quality television companies in the market. From the moment it was created to the present, it has changed a lot and greatly improved its services. So much so that it has managed to offer great features, such as ‘split screen’.
To learn more about split screen on DirecTV, it will be discussed below. It will explain how to watch two or more channels at the same time on different platforms. Also, what should be done to use the multi-game experience as well. Finally, how to use the PIP function in a simple way will be discussed.
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- How to watch two channels at the same time with DirecTV
- In the web browser
- On phones and tablets
- On Apple TV and PlayStation 4
- How to use PIP on DirecTV in a simple way
How to watch two channels at the same time with DirecTV
Depending on the package you have, DirecTV can offer from 50 to 256 channels , so sometimes choosing between two of them can be difficult. However, the split screen feature makes it possible to watch both shows simultaneously; this is especially attractive among sports fans.
In the web browser
To split the screen you need at least one of the best browsers from the browser which must follow a specific procedure. First you must open the drawer on the right. Then you have to click on the Game Mix mode. Finally, you have to drag the game grids to the empty spaces that are on the main screen. And that’s it, you can watch two channels simultaneously.
On phones and tablets
On smartphones and tablets, the same procedure must be followed as with web browsers. However, in these cases you should make sure to have the device in a full screen or landscape mode, as this is the only way you can take advantage of all the available space.
On Apple TV and PlayStation 4
In these terminals the procedure will be somewhat different. The reason is that instead of dragging the grids, you must double-click (in the case of Apple) or press the square (in the case of PlayStation) to select the channel you want to see and be able to fit it into the boxes.
Now, this has been in the case of quite specific devices. However, in the case of DirecTV receivers, the procedure changes radically. In these cases, PIP should be used to split the screen; and then it will be said exactly what is the procedure to be followed.
How to use PIP on DirecTV in a simple way
When using a DirecTV receiver, using split screen will be different than what has already been shown. In this case, you can use the Picture-in Picture (PIP) function to watch two channels at the same time. This function can be used in the following way: First you have to press the ‘Info’ button on the remote control and if you have a Samsung mobile you can use it for this purpose.
After that you have to select the PIP mode and click on ‘Activated’ . Finally, you have to select the ‘Side by side’ mode, so that the programs can be seen on both sides of the screen. When using this feature, the child program will look slightly smaller on the right side.
To be able to switch between the channels and make the secondary program become the main one, you simply have to use the down arrow button or for your greater ease if you have an iPhone, you could configure it to serve as a remote control. And if that were not enough, there is a method to make the screens can be placed in the corners , and thus watch more programs at once.
To use this method, do the following: go to the PiP menu and select the ‘insert screen position’ option. In this way the screens will be in the corners and it will be possible to place at least two more television programs. An excellent option for those who want to watch more than one program at a time.
Well, it is clear that the split screen function is worth it in DirecTV terminals. Knowing it can be quite useful in specific circumstances , or very practical for those who are fans of watching sports or several programs simultaneously. It is clear, it is useful to know and handle this function.
