DirecTV Stream is the most popular streaming service that provides 150+ live TV channels and VOD content in HD quality. LG TV has a dedicated app store called LG Content Store on all its TV models. Currently, the DirecTV Stream is not available for LG Smart TVs. But you can access the DirecTV Stream website using the Web Browser on LG Smart TV. Another possible way to stream DirecTV Stream videos on LG TV is by using the casting method.
How to Get DirecTV Stream on LG Smart TV [Web Browser]
1. Press the Home Button on your LG TV remote.
2. Navigate to the Web Browser tile at the bottom and click it.
3. Go to the address bar and type the DirecTV Stream website URL: www.directv.com/tv using the virtual keyboard.
4. Click Sign in and log in to your DirecTV Stream account.
5. After signing in, stream your desired movies and TV shows on LG Smart TV.
How to Cast DirecTV Stream on LG Smart TV using Android Phone
LG Smart TVs do not have in-built cast support. So, you need to connect a Chromecast device to your LG TV to cast the videos from your Android Phone.
1. First, connect the Chromecast-connected LG TV and Android Phone to the same WiFi.
2. Install the DirecTV Stream app from the Play Store.
3. Once installed, launch the DirecTV Stream app and sign in to your account using the necessary login details.
4. Play any video on the DirecTV Stream app and select the Cast icon at the top.
5. Choose your Chromecast-connected LG TV from the devices list.
6. Within seconds, the DirecTV video appears on your LG Smart TV.
How to AirPlay DirecTV Stream on LG Smart TV using iPhone/iPad
Before going into the steps, ensure to enable the AirPlay option on LG Smart TV. Then, connect the iOS device and LG TV to the same WiFi.
1. Unlock your iPhone or iPad and navigate to the App Store to download the DirecTV app.
2. Launch the DirecTV app after installation.
3. Sign in to your DirecTV Stream account using the required credentials.
3. Once signed in, hit the AirPlay icon on the app.
4. From the pop-up menu, click your LG Smart TV to cast the app.
5. Once the connection is established, play any video on the DirecTV mobile app and watch it on your LG Smart TV.
How to Fix DirecTV Stream Not working on LG Smart TV
Sometimes, the DirecTV website doesn’t load or the video on the website exhibits a loading screen for a long time. These problems are common and can be easily fixed by the troubleshooting methods mentioned below.
Reasons:
- Outdated LG TV firmware.
- Poor Internet connection.
- Excessive cache files on the Web Browser app.
- If the casting device (smartphone) and LG TV are not connected to the same WiFi, you will find issues in casting.
- DirecTV server outage.
- Outdated Web Browser app.
Solutions:
DirecTV Stream: Plans & Price
To stream videos on the DirecTV Stream website or app, you need to have an active subscription. You can subscribe to any one of the plans on the official DirecTV Stream website.
- Entertainment -$74.99/month.
- Choice – $99.99/month.
- Ultimate – $109.99/month.
- Premier – $154.99/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, DirecTV Stream is not available on the LG Content Store.
Currently, DirecTV Stream does not offer any free trial. So, you need to get a subscription to access the videos on the app.
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