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This new Android-based DIRECTV STREAM is simply not ready for prime time. It reminds me of past times in my career when I worked for software companies that brought a product to market before it was debugged. The marketing people would all parrot the same offense: "Don't worry about it; we'll fix it after it's launched, but we gotta get the revenue flowing NOW!"

The remote control is a disaster in human factors engineering. Buttons are misplaced and there's almost no differential in tactile feel between them. If you're sitting in a darkened room, you've got to turn on the lights to see what you're pressing. Months of using the remote doesn't really solve the problem. Oh yes, the remote does light up, but only after you have pressed the button, usually the wrong button. The remote needs a total redesign. Can it possibly have been tested by real humans before being unleashed on an unsuspecting public?

Just as annoying, button presses often take several seconds, sometimes 10 or more, to take effect. Did I press the button? Is the Android box in sleep mode? There's nothing snappy or quick about the way the Android box responds. Even pausing a current program can take a few seconds. This ultra-slow responsiveness is most noticeable when using the voice command. It requires you to sign up with Google to get access to their Assistant. Too bad the Assistant often takes 5-10 or more seconds to respond. (BTW, we have 100 Mbps Internet service, so this is not the fault of a slow connection).

What are the two most popular streaming services? Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, most would say. DIRECTV STREAM doesn't give you access to Prime Video. When you try to add an app for it you get nothing but a dead screen that tells you what Prime Video is. How disappointing!

There are significant problems with the "Location Services" routines in the Android box. They determine which local channels are displayed in the Guide and therefore, which channels you can watch. The system frequently "thinks" we are located somewhere else. It gives us channels from another locale, often hundreds of miles away from our true location. Not so bad, you say? Well, the system tells us the stations it thinks are our local channels "are not viewable in your locale," which means we cannot view local channels for days, sometimes weeks, at a time.

BTW, there's a way to watch DIRECTV STREAM on your PC as well by logging into your account at Problem is, it only works on rare occasions. Sure, you can get the Guide, but when you choose a show, it never appears. But, like the Android phone app, it does at least show you the correct local channels, even though you can't watch them.

We like to record entire seasons of certain programs. Sadly, the Android box often doesn't start or end recordings on time. We're assured of missing either the beginning or the ending of many episodes.

Tech support is reachable on a special number that's dedicated to this new Android DIRECTV STREAM (Phone number hidden)). We've spent hours in discussion with their techs on these many problems. While I don't want to say anything that would get those hard-working folks in trouble, I believe they know they are trying to support a product that simply isn't ready for public consumption. With hundreds of thousands of customers running away screaming from AT&T's various TV offerings, IMHO, this so-called new tech approach to TV will send millions more running to Comcast (ugh!) or Verizon.

Good Review, I'm sticking with U-verse, don't see ONE reason why to switch. U-verse is superior to what this DIRECTV STREAM service is. Reason why they like its customers install it, where in u-verse it is only in certain states, and had a very lengthy install to get it hooked up.

Does DIRECTV STREAM have better video quality than Uverse? If it does, I would switch. Also, I have a wireless Uverse receiver and it loses its signal/drops sound constantly. I have fiber 1000 with a Linksys Velop mesh network.

Yes it does, the video quality is amongst the best I've seen. That is one thing it definitely has going for it. I've had Comcast, DirecTV, UVerse and a couple of the streaming offerings (Vue and YouTube TV). The video quality is up there with the best, if not the best.

But all the issues regarding the lag of the Android box are absolutely true. I equate it to trying to run the latest iOS on an iPhone 5. It runs, but it is super slow and cumbersome. Try to use the Google Assistant? You're much better off calling a friend for help. You often have to press the button 2 or 3 times before it'll even listen to what you're asking. Not sure how difficult it would have been for them to provide a box with much more memory and a faster, more capable processor; especially on a NEW product they're hoping will be "televisionary" (revolutionary).

And don't get me started on the DVR.... Can't believe that you're not able to add extra time at the end when scheduling a recording (for live events and sports). You literally have to record one or two programs after the one you want to watch just in case it runs over and you want to see the end. That, to me, is a HUGE flaw, and one which I hope gets corrected VERY soon.

I experienced problem with video stream hanging up while audio stream continues on. Rebooting router had no impact. Restarting receiver fixed problem for a few days. Swapped out receiver with second receiver that had not been used yet (waiting for TV) and had the same problem.

Spoke to tech support. They said this was a known problem. They said there was also a fix I could try that worked for almost everybody. Oh really? Pray tell, so I can share with the Community Forums.

The fix was to activate the Guest wi-fi network on the router and put just the receiver(s) on it. Did that. As an IT Pro, l decided to test the speed on the Guest network with two different iPhones in same location as receiver and got low 80's Mbps download vs 180ish Mbps on non-Guest network. Removed iPhones from Guest network, leaving just the receiver on it.

Note: I found it illogical that they had developed a custom solution using ChromeCast when they already had a code base of DIRECTV STREAM Android apps. Furthermore, how would the router be the ChromeCast transmitter to the receiver box?

The TiVo 30-day Money-Back Guarantee applies to Stream 4K purchases made on Tivo.com for thirty days from the date of purchase, and if you return the TiVo Stream 4K within 15 days of the service cancellation date, then you will receive a full refund on the purchase price. Customer is responsible for return shipping.

1 Broadband internet connection is required to access and receive streaming content. Availability of streaming content from third-party sources is subject to change and certain third-party fees may apply. For example, Netflix unlimited streaming membership is required (and sold separately) to access Netflix content. Prime Video membership is required (and sold separately) to access Amazon Prime Video content. Hulu is available only in the United States. Streaming apps may not be available in all regions.

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Compared to CarBridge, the Multimedia Box is a physical device that you plug into your car's USB port. It replaces the usual CarPlay screen with its own, and comes with all the top streaming apps like Netflix pre-installed.

Plus, you can even cast your iPhone's display onto your car's screen for that bigger and better viewing experience. The best thing is that there is no need to jailbreak your device to use the multimedia box. Just plug it in, and it will automatically connect to CarPlay in less than 15 seconds.

If you don't want to jailbreak your device, LetsView is a great alternative to play Netflix on CarPlay. This is a free app that allows you to easily mirror your phone screen to CarPlay over Wi-Fi. This means you can open Netflix on your phone and watch it on the bigger screen of your car.

You also don't need to worry about lag or interruption because LetsView supports real-time, high-definition quality. It's easy to use, quick to set up, and comes with extra features like screen recording.

Check here first if your phone and car radio system are compatible. You'll also need to install the Android Auto Apps Downloader (AAAD), which enables you to install apps not officially available on Android Auto.

Apple's decision to exclude all streaming apps such as Netflix from CarPlay was made to encourage safer driving practices. However, that doesn't mean you can never enjoy Netflix or other favourite streaming apps on your ride. By following the methods outlined above, you can easily integrate Netflix into your CarPlay experience.

This problem started today and up until now I have had no issues. None of the apps which I have been casting from(YouTube and Netflix) are showing allowing me to cast. I restarted my router, phone and the Roku stick. I even uninstalled and reinstalled the apps. The YouTube shows the casting symbol but my Roku is not showing as an option, Netflix is not displaying the casting symbol at all. Anyone else experiencing this or have a solution?

YouTube did release an Android app update in the last 24 hours - that being said, testing (with DIAL casting) I did yesterday and today (with the prior version and the latest version respectively) was consistent and successful from NF/YT on several different devices to several different devices (including several Rokus, LG TVs, FireTV and other Android/Android TV-based devices).

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