Directvr Remote For Directv App Reviews

I’ve used this app for years and highly recommended. The latest update works well once it “discovers” your receivers but often struggles to find them, frequently never discovering. Also has to rediscover receivers if app is closed and reopened. Highly prefer app when it remembered the receiver IP addresses. I use FING to find those addresses.

App was good when it worked BUT DON’T BUY IT because it stops working when your device updates! App creators need to update!!!! Rip-off

I am a commercial AV installer and have downloaded this app over a hundred times at different locations. It is ideal when you have multiple receivers in a rack for a switcher system or want to control multiple receivers in a venue from one central location. The key is to connect the receivers to your network with Ethernet cables or a deca unit via coax, and make sure your iPhone/iPad is on the same network WiFi. I also suggest that you assign static IP addresses to your receivers by going to advanced IP settings and typing over the receivers last IP address digits (with the same or new digits). Having said all that, the latest update to this app has messed up everything. I have had several clients contact me this past week that the app stopped working with the latest update. This happened a few years ago, but was fixed fairly quickly with a new update. Until they come up with a fix for this one, I am advising other clients not to get the update, and always set iPads not to do automatic updates.

App worked great till update, platform is horrible, can’t add receivers individually and in the order I want

Worked good for about a week. Now it will not discover the receivers and it does nothing. The lite version is still working but it only operates one receiver.

This app works great I knock off one star because no volume control , the say they can't put it in the app but I downloaded the Samsung Remote TV app from the app store and that app does volume control by the Tv IP addresses so it can be done. It's possible. Otherwise the app is great!!

Update broke my connections. It was working fine on v4.4.1, but the new version doesn’t find my receivers... even when I manually enter the IP address.

Was great before latest update, doesn’t work at all now

I used to be so delighted to open up this app and have it work on 10 of my DirecTV receivers in my house. The latest version of this app is an absolute catastrophe. When I open the app it never find any of my receivers which are of course turned on as the system now requires. I have to go into the receiver settings then to advanced set up and once I open up the advanced set up screen all of a sudden the receiver is then recognized. What an absolute joke. Bring back the old version of the App. Signed Disappointed

The new update has made this useless, thanks for screwing up a good useful app

Worked just fine before the new version. I had the IP addresses of the receivers on my network set to static so I never had any problem. The new version will not find my receivers 99% of the time and it won’t remember them for next time when it does manage to find them. I used to use it on a regular basis, but now it is worthless. Update: I just discovered you can go into the settings in the settings app and enable manual configuration. Now I can enter my IP address and use the app.

Help me remove it! I can’t update nothing

I need to can setup manually my receiver like the version free of the app. The previously version can do that. How can I do to install the old version

Every time I go to use this I lose the IP address. It’s so frustrating..

Prior to update 5* since update -4* seriously keep having to put the IP addresses in over and over again. This has made this app absolutely worthless at the moment. Please fix the issue and I’ll change my rating.

Don’t buy

Worked great before latest update. Now the app has to refresh active receivers every time you open the app. And some receivers never come up at all.

This app used to work flawlessly, instantly connecting to my online DTV receivers. Now the app never finds my receiver upon opening. It seems to find them after 3 or 4 “refreshes,” but this is a marked and unwelcome change from the prior version. Yes it now looks like the newest generation of DTV remote, but, honestly, who cares? Function trumps form every time and the app no longer works nearly as well as prior versions. I can not recommend it until functionality is restored.

I had no problems with the previous version of the app. Once you put the IP in it found all the receivers even if powered off. This version is suppose to automatically find my receivers. Well, only if powered on. If I have to turn the box on to use this it is useless. Did anyone test this prior to releasing it?

The app used to work great. If you had an old version, DON’T update it. The app now keeps deleting the receivers i manually add and doesn’t discover all of my receivers automatically leaving some receivers not on the list and making changing the channel very time consuming.

Remote was not working so I downloaded this app, turned my wifi on, put in the server IP address, and I was up and running again!!! Super easy to set up and use!!!

Works just like it should.

Started with lite version, and upgraded after checking compatibility. Easy to set up with Genie. Works great!

Works great Easy setup

I have the latest Genie system so foolishly thought it would work - no dice! Make sure and test with their free app before you throw a buck away.

Great app! Remote function works better than directv's own app!

This remote has everything. Pause fast-forward, rewind, play, everything. I downloaded this app because my battery started to die in my remote. Set up was super easy just enable your external devices on your receiver and match the correct IP address on the app very simple.

I have been using this app to control my Direct TVs in 3 different rooms/locations. If properly setup, this can control your Direct TV receiver outside your home. (Requires port forwarding setup in your router) I have used the app in Las Vegas to control my receiver from my iPhone while watching it over a Slingbox on my iPad. You do need to know basic IP for each receiver to set it up.

There is no volume control. Why leave out a critical function in a remote?

It jus doesn't

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Doesn't work if you don't have a certain package setup w/ DTV!! I'm VERY angry!!! & I can only HOPE that the dtv makers read this review & change it for the better!!!😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡😠😡

I had problems setting it up (my IP address) but it looks good.

This app is so convenient! It works like a charm! The reviews that pointed out that you need a specific IP Address really helped. I knew that my IP Address was capable, so I did not bother downloading the free "lite" version. I don't even bother looking for the remote when my kids misplace it. I just use my phone app for all four of our receivers. Now, I just need to find an app that will control the volume for each type of TV that we have.

It works great, but you can't control volume. When you are setting the remote up, use the developers website instead of the app for help because the directions on the app are useless.P.S don't be like the others writing reviews and it won't work, if your IP address starts with 169 it won't work.

Current version is hanging my Genie-mini when I go into setup and try to change anything. Works fine on my Genie but has this issue on the mini. I am able to use Exit on the real remote to clear this. Please fix.

Favorite remote for DIRECTV. I like the different skins. Please create a night mode skin.

Works great

App would not even connect to my Direct Tv system. What a waste of money!!!

Easy . Works !

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Please expand the display to utilize full screen on iPhone X...

Took me a while to try to get the app to work and did not work with my iPhone X of anybody have any information on how I can get this to work patible to my DirecTV I would appreciate it

Some reviews seem to think you can't use this without a remote bc you need to get the IP address of your receiver to set it up. You can easily look at your router for a list of IPs connected to it. Just go down the list. I tried the first 2. 3rd time was a charm. Simple setup. Was exactly what I needed to watch DirecTV without my remote.

This app didn't work, 1.5 hours of frustration!!! Before I figured out that I did not have the "correct" package from Direct TV. If you buy you are wasting your money!!!

Won't work anymore. I use to like this app then it stopped working. Such a disappointment because I really enjoyed this remote.

Works like a charm! Your DirecTV has to be hooked to the same Wi-Fi connection is yours before it will work, so be forewarned. It's too bad some people give bad reviews when they were too ignorant to check the compatibility!

This app works beautifully. Easy to set up & much faster than the DirecTV remote control!

This app is a waste. Would not set up then told me a had to call direct tv and pay for them to allow this app. Scam

Better with have Volume.

Purchased app and doesn't work because I don't have an IP address that is supported? Not sure what that means

Used the app flawlessly for 6 months. Now it’s anchor. Just doesn’t communicate with the DVR anymore.

The reason that most people will spend $0.99 on this app is because they can’t find their remote so buying it is the only alternative. The problem is that you need to have your other remote on hand in order to even use the virtual remote, so it begs the question of what the point of the app even is.

I probably tried every LG app for my new LG TV and none seem to work. I even dropped close to $7 for one of them and was just like the rest of worthless apps. I was definitely missing my Samsung app when I decided to Check out LG connect devices and discovered a by invite only LG android and/ iPhone phone app for Your tv. Oh my goodness. The app provided by LG works great and is free. I don't mind putting down money for an app that I can use but I hate paying for something that is worthless.

Got the application to finally connect but when the remote pulls up it works for 2 button pushes then stops working. What a scam.

App doesn't work as promised

This app does NOT do TV functions! NO power button, no mute, no volume.... I need those. It DOES have menu, guide, up and down buttons... Sure enough. Too bad it can’t do it all.

My DirecTV remote has been acting up as of late, and, out of frustration, I checked out the App Store, and came across the Lite version of this App. A few steps later, I'm buying the full version, and it works great!

I paid .99 cents for something that doesn't work. Please fix and refund me my money. Needs a better explanation of what it will and will not work on. Please fix!!

Exactly like the remote for direct tv except on your phone. Works great especially when the original remotes I have only work when they want to.

Great app, works well. What is the URL for the DirectVr Touch Remote app. Need it for the Launcher app.

Don't waste your money doesn't work

I lost the remote and I bought this, but it's a waste if you already lost the remote. Lose the remote, then direct tv is usless.

Nonfunctional with Genie 54

Its a terrible app... does not work and i cannot get ahold of anyone to get my refund.

Used the free version and it worked great. When I purchased the upgrade, it didn't work. DirectTV said they didn't provide the app, it was a third-party developer. I looked up the developer, RMR Labz LLC, but can't find any tech support except a troubleshooting list that doesn't solve the issue. HELP! How do I fix it or get my money back?

That being it doesn't remember which recurved you last selected. If one leaves the app having previously selected a secondary recurved receivever and then go back to the app? You have to re-select the receiver you had previously selected again. What a pain. Other than that, works as advertised.

Just bought an iPhone 6+ and the new remote is even better with a larger screen. I like the new version with the switchable skins. Like to see more of those in future versions. I lose my remote all the time, deep couch cushions, and having this quick and easy way to operate the DirecTV boxes is very handy.

Worked great but now all I get is an error message saying I don't have a compatible receiver. Receiver hasn't changed in 3 years... total crap.