DirecTV Stream is one of the most popular streaming service providers in the US. It offers more than 150 channels, including live TV shows, sports, music, news, entertainment, and more, with premium streaming quality. You can download the DirecTV Stream app on your Firestick from its official app store. With DirecTV Stream, you can stream simultaneously on 3 devices without any hassle.
Moreover, the parental control feature helps you lock inappropriate content from kids on your TV. From this article, you will learn how to install and stream DirecTV Stream on your Firestick.
How to Install DirecTV Stream on Firestick
1. Connect the device to the HDMI port of the TV and turn it on.
2. Hit the Home button on your Firestick remote and head to the home page.
3. Click the Find icon and enter DirecTV Stream in the search bar.
4. After finding the DirecTV Stream app in the app store, select the app and head to its info page.
5. Click the Get option to include the app on your Firestick.
6. Now, launch the DirecTV Stream app and tap the Sign In button.
7. Sign in with your credentials and stream the DirecTV Stream content on your Fire TV stick.
How to Watch DirecTV Stream Using the Silk Browser
If you do not wish to install the app, you can watch the DirecTV Stream content directly on the browser. For this, you need to install the Silk Browser on your Firestick.
1. On the Firestick home page, click the Find icon and enter Silk Browser in the search bar.
2. Select the browser from the result that appeared on the TV and tap the Download or Get button to install the Silk Browser app on your Fire TV or Stick.
3. Enter the web address of DirecTV Stream’s official website (www.streamtv.directv.com)and click on the Sign-in button at the top-right corner.
4. Type your User ID and click on the Continue button.
After that, you start watching the DirecTV Stream content on your Fire TV stick.
How to Sideload DirecTV Stream on Firestick
Since the application is unavailable outside the US, you can use the Downloader application on Firestick to sideload the DirecTV Stream application. After downloading the Downloader, enable Unknown Sources.
Navigate to the Settings → My Fire TV tile → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Enable the Downloader app.
Open the Downloader app, enter the DirecTV APK URL [https://urlsrt.io/DirecTV-Stream] in the required field, and tap GO. Install and launch the DirecTV app to stream the content on your Firestick.
How to Screen Mirror DirecTV Stream on Firestick
You can cast the DirecTV Stream on your Firestick if you have downloaded the DirecTV app from the Play Store on your smartphone. Before casting, enable the Display Mirroring option on Firestick
Navigate to Settings → Display & Sounds → Enable Display Mirroring.
To screen mirror DirecTV, you need to connect your Android phone and Firestick to the same WiFi connection. After that, swipe down the notification panel of your Android phone and select the Cast icon. Choose the Fire TV from the list of devices available. Then, launch the app and play any app content. Now, the DirecTV will be cast on your Firestick.
Troubleshooting Methods to fix issues on DirecTV Stream on Firestick
While streaming on DirecTV Stream, you may face many issues like the app not working, loading, no picture on the screen, cache problems, server issues, and so on. For that, we have come up with some simple troubleshooting methods to fix the issues that you are facing with the DirecTV Stream app.
- When you find that the app and its channels are not working, it may be due to a poor internet connection. So connect your Firestick to a proper internet connection.
- Sometimes, your server might be the reason for the issues with not working. So, check the server status with the Downdetector website. If it is down, try after some time when the server is good.
- Running the old version of the app may also be a reason for the app not working issue on Firestick. Check if the DirecTV Stream app is available for updates. If there is an update available for the DirecTV Stream app, update the app on Firestick to fix the issue.
- Check if you have an active subscription. If not, renew the plan and try streaming DirecTV Stream content on your Fire TV stick.
- Restarting your Firestick is another possible way to fix issues like bugs and temporary glitches on your Firestick.
- Factory resetting your Firestick is the final troubleshooting step when none of the above-mentioned steps help resolve the issue. Factory resetting your Firestick will clear all the data and cache from your device. After resetting, you need to set up your Fire TV stick and then install the DirecTV Stream app again on your Fire TV stick. Then, check if the issue is resolved or not.
FAQs
1. Can I AirPlay DirecTV Stream on Firestick?
Since the Firestick is not compatible with the AirPlay feature, you cannot AirPlay DirecTV Stream. However, if you own a Fire TV, you can AirPlay the content without any hassle.
2. How to fix the black screen error in DirecTV Stream on Firestick?
Log out of your DirecTV Stream account on Firestick and log in again. Also, ensure to test the internet connection on your Firestick.
3. Can I stream DirecTV Stream for free on Firestick?
Yes, you can access the service for free during its five-day free trial. After the free trial ends, you need to subscribe to one of the DirecTV Stream packages.
