DIRECTV Channel Guide Helps you Find Your Favorites
The DIRECTV Channel Guide makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you want to watch, and more, with just a few clicks on your remote. No more flipping aimlessly through hundreds of channels while you look for something to watch. The DIRECTV Channel Guide maps out all of your channels in an easy to use format, so you can find exactly what you want to watch, right when you want to watch it.
The DIRECTV Guide is easily accessible from your DIRECTV remote. Just press the guide button and you will be instantly shown the DIRECTV program guide. Your DIRECTV channels will be listed starting from your current channel, and showing the preceding channels available in your package. The DIRECTV Guide will also display the time, date, if a program is being recorded, and the channel line-up. It's simple to use, just follow these easy steps:
- Press 'GUIDE' on your remote to view your DIRECTV guide.
- Scroll through your DIRECTV channels to find the show you want.
- Press 'SELECT' to watch the program.
DIRECTV Guide Features
The DIRECTV channel guide is an interactive feature included in your DIRECTV service. Use it to browse all of the DIRECTV channels included in your package to find something to watch, or press the record button to record the program for watching later. You can also record the whole season of any show by pressing the record button twice.
Besides scrolling through all your available channels to see what's on TV now, you can scroll through one network to see upcoming shows and programs. You can view programming up to two weeks in advance. See a show that airs in a week that you want to watch? Just press record and you won't have to think of it again until you're ready to watch it.
Features and Channels Included in DIRECTV Packages
Your DIRECTV channels will vary depending on which one of the DIRECTV packages you choose. The SELECT™ packages offers 145+ channels of awesome entertainment and important news. The ENTERTAINMENT Package has 150+ channels including favorites like ABC Family, Animal Planet, Bravo, CNN and ESPN. The CHOICE™ Package offers over 175 DIRECTV channels, including Fox News, Hallmark Channel and HGTV. The XTRA Package has 220+ channels for your enjoyment, like Lifetime, Military Channel and Nat Geo WILD.
The ULTIMATE Package includes over 240 digital channels with all the programming of the other packages listed, as well as the NHL Network and PBS Sprout. The PREMIER™ Package has over 315 channels, including all the channels from the other packages, as well as all the premier movie channels like HBO®, SHOWTIME®, STARZ® and Cinemax®. All the premier DIRECTV channels can be located by viewing your DIRECTV guide.
Here are some of the other features and options available from DIRECTV that you can access with your channel guide:
HD Entertainment
In addition to your favorite channels in SD, DIRECTV also offers many channels in stunning HD. See more of your favorite shows and movies in high-definition. DIRECTV offers more full-time HD channels – over 200 – than any other satellite TV provider.1 With DIRECTV you can even view certain movies in Blu-ray™ format 1080p HD.2
More Movies
If you love movies, you'll love DIRECTV. You can catch classic films on channels like AMC, TCM, IFC, TNT, USA and The Movie Channel. Catch the latest blockbuster releases when you add premium movie channels like HBO® and ENCORE® to your DIRECTV package. You'll also have access to thousands of On Demand titles that you can watch anytime.3
The Undisputed Leader in Sports
No matter which team you root for, you can see more games this season with DIRECTV. Stay in the game with sports networks like ESPN, FSN, NBC Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 and the MLB Network. DIRECTV also lets you feel like you're part of the action with games in HD.4 Premium live sports packages like NBA LEAGUE PASS, NHL® CENTER ICE® and MLB EXTRA INNINGS ℠ that give you even more coverage of your favorite teams. Plus, DIRECTV is the only place to get NFL SUNDAY TICKET to see every live out-of-market game, every Sunday.5
SonicTap Music Channels
DIRECTV doesn't just offer great television entertainment. You can also listen to your favorite songs and artists with SonicTap music channels right on your TV. Depending on your package, you can access up to 84 SonicTap channels to enjoy a wide range of genres and artists.
International Programming
DIRECTV brings world entertainment to your home with a variety of international programming packages. You can add foreign-language packages to your base DIRECTV package to enjoy shows, movies, and news from a number of different countries. Whether you're looking TV programming in Spanish, Brazilian, Russian, Cantonese, Korean, or Vietnamese, DIRECTV has the right international package for you.
Call Now to Get the DIRECTV Channels You Want
The DIRECTV Channel Guide makes it easy to navigate all of the entertainment options included in your DIRECTV package. Call now to order DIRECTV and get more of the TV entertainment you love.
1HD television req'd. Number of HD channels based on TV plan.
2To view programs in 1080p, the following are required: an HD DVR Receiver (model HR20 or higher), and HDMI cable connecting the receiver and the television, and a high definition 1080p24 television. Not all models are compatible. Advanced Receiver Service fee required. HD channels include Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound when available from programmer. Additional equipment required and sold separately. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
3Access to available DIRECTV on Demand programming is based on package selection. Actual number of shows and movies will vary. Additional fees apply for new releases. Some DIRECTV on Demand content requires an HD DVR (HR20 or later) or DVR (R22 or later), DIRECTV CINEMA Connection Kit and broadband Internet service with speeds of 750 kbps or higher and a network router with an available Ethernet port. Visit directv.com/movies for details.
4Based on national offering of exclusive sports packages and other major sports programming in HD. Professional and collegiate sports subscriptions sold separately. HD equipment required.
5"Every Game. Every Sunday." applies to out-of-market games included in NFL SUNDAY TICKET and NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX. Local broadcasts subject to blackout rules. Actual number of games varies by market. Other conditions apply.
