I suspect that another work around is to set up the TV initially as just a TV (you are given that choice on initial setup menu and to forgo the Google option. I stumbled upon this simple fix after hours of trying everything else. It’s that simple.Īnd, the numeric remote control that comes with the Directv streaming box is a lot easier to use on Directv as compared to the TCL remote control. Your TCL will recognize the that the Directv box is activated and automatically swich over to it. When you want to watch Directv simply turn on the Directv box through the Directv’s remote. For the time being and anytime that you turn on your new TV, leave the Directv box off.When you power on the TV through the TCL remote, Goiogle TV apps will appear on your screen. Your new TCL smart tv will recognize that a devise is attached to port 2 when you turn on the Directv box. Plug the HDMI cord from the Directv box right in to new TV’s HDMI port 2. Leave the box it activated to your network. Probably as a Directv Streaming subscriber looking to upgrade to a smart TV, you already own the Directv Streaming box. There is an, I think, easier work around for TCL Series 5 Google TV (they have an app for the Roku TCL). In case if we have missed anything or you are having trouble installing the application, please drop us the comment below. If the television doesn’t allow you to install the app, you can always use the screencasting feature to share your smartphone, laptop, or tablet display.

Whether it’s from Samsung, TCL, Sony, Vizio, LG, or Hisense, you can watch Directv Stream services via the app. Well, I hope we have covered all the basics of how to install DIRECTV Stream on a Smart TV. Sadly, this isn’t the case, and the new management is going with the same AT&T marketing plan. I was hoping to see more Smart TV compatibility and support for the new DIRECTV Stream users. Over the years, AT&T is gone through TV Now, WatchTV, AT&T TV, and now it’s back to its roots with Directv.

There are literally no improvements in its services except for its logo and name, which does not really please us. The rebranding of AT&T TV to DIRECTV Stream did not change anything for its consumers. Final Thoughts: DIRECTV Stream App on Smart TV

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