I Put DIRECTV STREAM to the Test in 2024! Is It Worth It?

After canceling YouTube TV, I signed up for DIRECTV STREAM to see what's changed since my last review.
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[shootsnscores-cja]

What great news! Have been thinking about Directv stream and thought that the regular Directv website was the place to find out about it. The presence of a contract and fees there turned me off. Now that I know I was in the wrong place, the information that you provided helps me out tremendously! Thank you.

[edphillips]

I’ve had Direct TV Stream Choice for over a year now and we love it! I also got the Direct TV box on eBay and it works great. We have Roku also, and I’ve used it for Direct TV, but I like the Direct TV remote for switching to my other apps. Thanks for the updates Michael! 👍🏻

[jamessmoot]

Thanks for this video. I loved DirecTV Stream, but I hated the cancellation process. I'm so glad they changed it. I will think about returning to them now. I have to price out if it is cost worthy against what I'm already paying for other services first.

[Retro_Gamer_Since_The_s]

I have had YouTube TV had it for years and I really enjoy it.

[GeoffreyMorrison-xheo]

One of my biggest reasons for cord cutting was the tedious channel guide. Also, the bulky and power-hungry equipment was a big turnoff.. Of course, the cost.
I cut the cord before my mother died: So, I.moved near my brother.

Spectrum/Charter gave me an Arris modem to use. It lasted well, for about 8-years. I went ahead and bought a Netgear modem. Then, I returned their spent modem. I asked them if they recommended their new modem/ router, instead: Emphatically, the guy said "No!"

I like using my own equipment, also--I had gotten to that point, with Cox, before I moved. Make certain that you keep your receipts for any returned equipment--actually, make certain that you're buried with them!

Except for some antenna-based usage, everything else with my TVs is broadbsnd-based. I got by, until recently, with cheapo, single-band devices. I obtained two new routers--then, I wired them together. Basically now, everything streaming runs with WiFI 5 ("5G"). The PCs and Blu-Rays use ethernet.

My smaller Vizio bedroom TV is Android-based: I much prefer Google, Onn, Fire and Roku " dongle" devices: They do indeed run 5G, excepting the cheapo Roku LE device.

For some reason, Google won't let TV makers use the streaming-devivce Google Play app version. The Vizio chip won't do 5G, either. Furthermore, switching broadband speed (say, unfavorable atmospheric conditions), requires password re-id🤐 Dumbo!

I don, 't know about Roku and Fire TVs: It seems that Chromecast TV users are short-changing themselves by not using a Google Play enabled streaming device, in addition, or instead.

The apps certainly are.limited--otherwise....

Yet, I still use it, sometimes--keeping it updated....

[spaceghost]

Thanks for the info Michael.
I have a couple questions that you might be able to help me with.
I can't find the answers at their site.
1. How long is the free trial that they offer?
2. Can you pause the service, instead of only being able to cancel?
I appreciate your help. 😊

[OscarTorres-brwl]

Thanks for your videos and website. Love from Puerto Rico

[danram]

DirecTV Stream is on point with unlimited DVR features. The only thing that is lacking in DVR features is extended time recording for sports games that go to overtime or extra innings. It doesn't let you extend the time.

[MrRogermash]

Thanks.Another great video.I'm happy with Philo core.

[MrAcer]

I love Directv stream, i wish they have PIP like Fubo Tv. I miss that

[kylew]

When directv stream gemini wireless works, it is Xcellent. However, the wireless gemini needs frequent reboots to work correctly so the TV / Roku smart apps appear to be a better way to go on viewing. . .

[markj]

I can't get on their website if I have my VPN on... why is that?
Do they block VPNs?
Thank you.

[tkeodouangdy]

So when you announced the 3 months special with Direct stream I jumped all over it. I picked it up and I absolutely hate it. It kept buffering all the time and my Internet is flawless with speed of atleast 800 mbps. What O loved about Youtube tv was it knew my algorithm, what i mean is, it don't matter what i watch at night, the next morning when i turn on th yv it automatically on my morning news. Direct streams i couldn't get with cause youtube tv controls are very similar to the other stream channel such as Netflix etc. So your mussle memory on the control are totally diffrent all the way around so when i wanted te rewind it change the channel and then when you turn it back to the channel you was on you can't rewind it back to see what you missed. I could prob keep going but I won't. I didn't use it all 3 months.
My apologies for the rant, and Thank You for all your video. You really help me alot with all these streaming channels.Between you and The Deal Guy you can save alot. Thank

[classicmusic]

Not much of a price difference between DirecTV stream and YouTube TV. $69 versus $74 I rather have YouTube TV, something I go on my preference more often a lot. Search more. Get more experience more! Thank you for the recommendation. Has other expensive packages on this screen just like fubu to be which is outrageous

[robharper]

Small suggestion:
Allow people to pay for your coffee with PayPal.

[shanagraves]

Great review overall, but I think it’s important to mention that you can’t get profiles for different users like you can with other streaming services. I’ve had both Hulu Live and Fubo TV previously and liked how each family member could have their own profile so they could put their own favorite channels and have their own DVR recordings separated from the rest of the family. I just tried DIRECTV stream today after watching your video and was very disappointed that was missing.

[drugemp]

Michael...it looks as though DirecTV Stream has upped their game. I'm just wondering how their 720p and 1080p quality compares to YouTube TV? I know last year before YTTV became the new home of the NFL Ticket, they upped their bitrate to improve picture quality and I immediately noticed the improvement. Is DirecTV' Stream's picture quality as good by comparison?

[garykilgore]

Hi Michael, I tried the Direct TV link and it didn't work. Also went to your website and I couldn't get that to work, either.

[biblebelter]

Very informative. Much appreciated. I had to smile when you said that Direct has dropped A&E. That is a network that YTTV doesn't carry either. ATT never had any original thinkers making decisions, they are always reacting and copying. As a nine month a year sub to YTTV, I have the following comment. I, too, am looking to move on from YTTV. But I think I'll go the skinny bundle root with Sling Orange. Sling Orange has its limitations like no locals, one device limit, and DVR limits, but I cut the cord over 8 years ago and I understand the ins and outs, in part thanks to a You Tuber like yourself.

[JohnCochraneJr]

Loved this video. I’ve been singing the praises of DirecTV Stream’s DVR for a long time. Way better than YouTube TV. Glad to get some validation.