# Direct Remote for DIRECTV

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id550039208](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id550039208)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id550039208`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Likosar
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (1,140 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.14
- **Last updated:** 2020-05-15
- **First published:** 2012-08-10
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208)
- **Website:** [https://likosarapps.wixsite.com/directremote](https://likosarapps.wixsite.com/directremote)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://likosarapps.wixsite.com/directremote/](https://likosarapps.wixsite.com/directremote/)

## Description

Direct Remote for DIRECTV is a WiFi remote that lets you control your DIRECTV receiver from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on your home network. It supports Genie Client receivers and RVU-enabled TVs, and brings voice control, gesture navigation, 65 quick-access channels, shortcuts, and a program guide for your favorites. It automatically discovers receivers on the network and enables control of every receiver from a single device, even when some devices are in different rooms.

Notes: Requires iOS 10.0 or higher. Compatible models include all Genie receivers and HR/HRx series, R22/R23, HR24, H21/H23/H24/H25, and newer, plus RVU-enabled TV sets. It only controls DIRECTV receivers, not TV power or volume.

## Rankings

- #56,511 — Overall
- #39 — direct link

## Review summary

Most reviewers report that Direct Remote for DIRECTV is inexpensive but frequently unreliable—primarily failing to connect or control DIRECTV receivers. Compatibility issues with newer DirecTV hardware (Gemini/Genie) are common. Essential remote features are missing (volume control, numeric channel entry), and setup/docs are poor. A minority praise its low cost and accessibility benefits for some users. Overall, reliability and support are major concerns.

### Pros

- Low price (about 99 cents)
- Can function as a DIRECTV remote for some users in certain network setups
- Helpful accessibility option for some users, aiding independence
- Provides an extra remote option for certain contexts

### Cons

- Frequent failures to connect or control the DIRECTV receiver
- Compatibility issues with newer DirecTV hardware (Gemini/Genie) and related devices
- Lacks essential remote features (no volume control; no numeric channel entry)
- Poor documentation and lack of developer responsiveness
- Navigation/UI usability problems (e.g., difficulty returning from add favorites)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id550039208)