DirecTV Now Gets New Look, True Cloud DVR, Ability to Watch Three Streams at Once, More [Video]

AT&T has announced some significant enhancements to its DirecTV Now service for Live TV and On Demand entertainment.

A new experience is now rolling out to recent generation iOS devices, Apple TV, and supported web browsers. It will become available for recent generation Android, Fire TV, and Roku devices over the coming weeks.




Here's the changes you can expect to see...

● New Look. We changed up the look and feel of the app, putting your most-watched channels and favorite programs front and center. You can even view your current stream while browsing for something that you might want to watch next.

● Expanded On Demand Content. Depending on your subscription choices, get access to more than 25,000 titles on DIRECTV NOW. Not enough for you? We’ve added more capacity so you can watch even more on-demand entertainment to your heart’s desire. New episodes on select channels will be available on-demand after airing, so you don’t have to worry about setting up a recording prior.

● Up to Three Streams at Once. Enjoy access to up to three simultaneous different streams per account. Don’t want to watch cartoons with the kids? Sick of your spouse’s love for reality TV? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered beyond the standard two streams with a third stream for $5 per month.


● True Cloud DVR (beta). Twenty hours of free recording is currently available today as we continue to evolve our beta testing of the Cloud DVR feature and expand availability to all DIRECTV NOW customers. Record your favorites and watch virtually anytime you want for up to 30 days on your compatible smartphone, tablet or connected big screen at home. Record an entire series or just one episode on almost all our channels. Fast forward and rewind at will. No need for a box at home or to use up the memory in your smartphone – it’s all in the cloud! What you’ll see today is just the start. We’re working on rolling out more capacity options and features later this summer—which will let you keep more on your Cloud DVR for longer. You’ll be able to record up to 100 hours and keep it stored up to 90 days, for $10 per month.

● Local Channels on the Road. Before, you only were able to access the local networks via DIRECTV NOW at home. Now, if you want to catch local news while you travel, you’ll be able to. For example, if you watch FOX (KTTV) on DIRECTV NOW at home in Los Angeles and are traveling to Dallas, where FOX (KDFW) station is available for DIRECTV NOW customers, you’ll be able to watch KDFW during your visit.

Take a look at the video below for more details. You can download the DIRECTV NOW app from the App Store for free.

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