What is DirecTV NOW?

What is DirecTV Now? A service that allows you to watch TV like a cord cutter. Let’s take a look at what is DirecTV NOW.

What is DirecTV NOW?

DirecTV NOW is a Live TV service delivered over the Internet where you can watch breaking news, sports, live events, TV shows, movies, and on-demand shows.

A DirecTV NOW subscription allows you to stream to two TVs, devices, or phones at a time.

With DirecTV NOW there are no contracts, no credit checks, and no cancellation fees. You can cancel at anytime.

What Can You Watch?

DirecTV NOW has 4 packages to choose from.

Live A Little Package

• $35/month
• 60+ Channels
• Includes the channels ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, AMC, A&E, E!, Comedy Central, ESPN, History, HGTV, SPIKE, SYFY, TLC, TNT, Weather Nation, and more.

Just Right Package

• $50/month
• 80+ Channels
• Includes the Live A Little channels PLUS… IFC, MLB, OWN, SCI Channel, Sundance TV, Travel Channel, The Weather Channel, and more.

Go Big Package

• $60/month
• 100+ Channels
• Includes the Live A Little and Just Right package channels PLUS… DIY, GOLF, NBA TV, Nat Geo Wild, NHL, and more.

Gotta Have It Package

• $70/month
• 120+ Channels
• Includes the Live A Little, Just Right, and Go Big package channels PLUS… 8 STARZ channels.

Premium Channels

Add HBO or Cinemax for $5/month.

Add SHOWTIME or STARZ for $8/month.

How to Watch DirecTV NOW

You can watch DirecTV NOW using any of these compatible devices:

• Amazon Fire TV (Smart TV)
• Amazon Fire TV
• Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Apple TV (4th generation) (4th generation and higher)
• Google Chromecast (2nd generation and higher)
• Roku TV TCL
• Roku Streaming Stick (model 3600 or higher)
• Roku 4 (model 4400 or higher)
• Roku Premiere/Premiere+ (model 4620/4630 or higher)
• Roku Ultra (model 4640 or higher)
• Android phones and tablets 4.4 and higher
• Apple IOS Devices 9 and higher

Q&A

Question: Does DirecTV NOW have commercials?
Answer: Yes. DirecTV NOW is just like watching the same channel live on cable or satellite TV, commercials and all.

Question: Where can I watch DirecTV NOW?
Answer: Almost anywhere! If you can connect to the Internet and have a compatible phone app, tablet app, computer, or device, you can watch DirecTV NOW.

Question: Does DirecTV NOW have a DVR?
Answer: No. DirecTV NOW does not have a DVR at this time, so TV programs or movies cannot be recorded. However, DirecTV NOW is working on a cloud DVR that will be available late 2017 or early 2018.

Question: Do I have to sign a contract?
Answer: No! And that is awesome! DirecTV NOW is a “cancel anytime” service.

Conclusion

DirecTV Now is a great way for cord cutters to watch traditional cable channels.