# DirectVR Remote for DirecTV

> DirecTV WiFi Remote Control

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id400971700](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id400971700)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id400971700`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RMR Labz
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-06-03
- **First published:** 2010-11-09
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/directvr-remote-for-directv/id400971700)
- **Website:** [http://www.directvr.co/](http://www.directvr.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.directvr.co/privacy.php](http://www.directvr.co/privacy.php)

## Description

••• TRY OUR FREE VERSION FIRST •••
Please check it works on your system before you buy using our FREE DirectVR Lite App!

••• THE ORIGINAL WIFI REMOTE •••
DirectVR Home Edition is a full function remote control for your networked DirecTV system, featuring:
- Genie Support.
- RVU Support for DirecTV Ready televisions.
- Full screen remotes
- Bookmarks
- Program Information
- Social Networking
- Program Sharing
- Built-in community features.

••• REQUIREMENTS •••
* DirecTV set-top box(es) models H21, HR20 and newer or a Genie System.
* You must have DirecTV's "Home Networking" installation option.
* You will need a basic understanding of your home's network setup.

••• PLEASE NOTE •••
* Download the LITE version first for FREE!
* If it does not work, do not leave a bad review because we provide a free version for you to try first!
* Does NOT control the television functions (volume, mute, power).
* The DirectVR Touch Remote application is not affiliated with DirecTV Inc.

••• SKY TV Users •••
We have also had reports from users that this also works with Sky+HD receivers in Mexico & Brazil.
We cannot provide support for Sky systems - that is community supported.

## Rankings

- #270,489 — Overall
- #19 — direct link

## Review summary

Users repeatedly report connectivity problems: discovery often fails, and manual setup doesn’t reliably persist. Reliability crashes after OS updates, making the app inconsistent day-to-day. Many view the paid version as not worth the money, though the lite version can work for some users. The app is valued in business contexts for managing many DVRs across devices, but core issues with discovery, updates, and support undermine overall reliability.

### Pros

- Can control multiple DVRs (useful for large deployments, e.g., 16 DVRs in a business setting).
- Lite/free version works, providing baseline functionality before upgrading.
- Simple, straightforward remote interface that gets the job done when it works.
- Used across devices (phone and iPad) in business environments for multi-user access.

### Cons

- Auto-discovery and manual setup often fail to locate or connect to receivers.
- Saved IP addresses/connections are not reliably retained, requiring repeated setups.
- Reliability fluctuates, especially after iOS/OS updates, leading to inconsistent performance.
- Paid version is frequently criticized as not worth the money due to instability.
- Support/documentation is weak (help menu can be blank or no easy way to contact the developer).

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