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<h3>Watch DIRECTV On Demand</h3>
With DIRECTV On Demand, you have instant access to thousands of the hottest shows and movies from the networks included in your package. Go to <strong>Ch. 1000</strong>, <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> or press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote to access On Demand.<br><br>When you find a title to watch, choose your playback option:
<ul><li>Watch now – title will begin download to watch</li><li>Record – title will begin download and appear in your playlist</li><li>Add to queue – title may not be available, but will download to your playlist when available</li></ul>
Many networks offer On Demand programming. Add a <strong>1 </strong>in front of a channel number to check. For example, Discovery Channel (<strong>Ch. 278</strong>) offers on demand content on <strong>Ch. 1278.</strong> Download time is dependent on Internet speed and bandwidth.<br><br><h3>Order Pay Per View events or DIRECTV Movies</h3>
You can order Pay Per View events up to 12 days in advance. <a href="https://www.directv.com/technology/rent-buy-movies/" target="_blank">Check for more info</a> <br><br>Or, rent the latest Hollywood releases with <a href="https://www.directv.com/movies" target="_blank">DIRECTV Movies</a>. Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> for more info.<br><br><strong>Order with your remote</strong><br>If your receiver is connected to the internet or a land line, you can order right from your TV screen.
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote:
<ul><li>Pay Per View: Press <strong>MENU</strong> and then <strong>On Demand</strong>.</li><li>Movies: Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong>.</li></ul>
</li><li>Select the title you want to watch and select <strong>Buy | Rent</strong>.</li><li>Follow the prompts to confirm your purchase.</li></ol>
<strong>Heads up:</strong> If the movie doesn&#39;t start playing immediately, switch to a different channel and then go back. If it still doesn&#39;t work, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/article/000066860" target="_blank">refresh your service online</a>.<br><br><strong>Order by SMS text or phone</strong>
<ul><li>To order by text message, text <strong>EVENT </strong>or <strong>MOVIE </strong>to <strong>223322 </strong>and follow the prompts. You can also text a movie title to <strong>223322</strong>. Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.</li><li>To order by phone, call <strong>800.531.5000</strong> and say <strong>Order Pay Per View</strong> when prompted.</li></ul>
<br><h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
If you experience buffering during playback, or your title was only partially recorded, it’s likely due to a weak or intermittent internet connection. Delete the title from your playlist, search for it (<strong>MENU &gt; Search</strong>) and attempt to download it again. Or try another title.<br><br>To confirm your receiver is connected to the internet, press the <strong>DASH (-)</strong> button on your remote. You may need to press it twice. If internet is not detected, see <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000087201" target="_blank">how to reconnect your receiver to the internet</a>.<br><br><strong>Heads up</strong>: Once connected or re-connected to the internet, the On Demand library populates within 24 hours.</div>
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<h3>Search for a movie, show, or network to watch on demand</h3>
It’s a snap to search our growing on-demand library. You can watch many new shows that are available soon after airing. Plus, you can use the Autoplay feature to binge-watch your favorite series.<br><br>You can explore titles under the <strong>On Demand</strong> or <strong>Watch Now sections</strong> of the main menu. If you’re looking for a specific title, you can search by entering keywords or using voice search.<br><br>Your search will show results from DIRECTV channels as well as from AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and Disney+. If you have a subscription to any of those services, you can link directly to them from your search results.<br><br>If the title you’re looking for is available on more than one service, all your watching options will be shown (in Ways to Watch). Available titles for purchase or rent are displayed in search results with a “$” shown underneath the title.<br><br>If you’re looking for a specific episode of a series, your search results will include the ability to navigate through all available episodes of that series. You can also bookmark any search results to watch later.</div>
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<h3>Watch DIRECTV On Demand</h3>
With DIRECTV On Demand, you have instant access to thousands of the hottest shows and movies from the networks included in your package. Go to <strong>Ch. 1000</strong>, <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> or press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote to access On Demand.<br><br>When you find a title to watch, choose your playback option:
<ul><li>Watch now – title will begin download to watch</li><li>Record – title will begin download and appear in your playlist</li><li>Add to queue – title may not be available, but will download to your playlist when available</li></ul>
Many networks offer On Demand programming. Add a <strong>1 </strong>in front of a channel number to check. For example, Discovery Channel (<strong>Ch. 278</strong>) offers on demand content on <strong>Ch. 1278.</strong> Download time is dependent on Internet speed and bandwidth.<br><br><h3>Order Pay Per View events or DIRECTV Movies</h3>
You can order Pay Per View events up to 12 days in advance. <a href="https://www.directv.com/technology/rent-buy-movies/" target="_blank">Check for more info</a> <br><br>Or, rent the latest Hollywood releases with <a href="https://www.directv.com/movies" target="_blank">DIRECTV Movies</a>. Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> for more info.<br><br><strong>Order with your remote</strong><br>If your receiver is connected to the internet or a land line, you can order right from your TV screen.
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote:
<ul><li>Pay Per View: Press <strong>MENU</strong> and then <strong>On Demand</strong>.</li><li>Movies: Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong>.</li></ul>
</li><li>Select the title you want to watch and select <strong>Buy | Rent</strong>.</li><li>Follow the prompts to confirm your purchase.</li></ol>
<strong>Heads up:</strong> If the movie doesn&#39;t start playing immediately, switch to a different channel and then go back. If it still doesn&#39;t work, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/article/000066860" target="_blank">refresh your service online</a>.<br><br><strong>Order by SMS text or phone</strong>
<ul><li>To order by text message, text <strong>EVENT </strong>or <strong>MOVIE </strong>to <strong>223322 </strong>and follow the prompts. You can also text a movie title to <strong>223322</strong>. Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.</li><li>To order by phone, call <strong>800.531.5000</strong> and say <strong>Order Pay Per View</strong> when prompted.</li></ul>
<br><h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
If you experience buffering during playback, or your title was only partially recorded, it’s likely due to a weak or intermittent internet connection. Delete the title from your playlist, search for it (<strong>MENU &gt; Search</strong>) and attempt to download it again. Or try another title.<br><br>To confirm your receiver is connected to the internet, press the <strong>DASH (-)</strong> button on your remote. You may need to press it twice. If internet is not detected, see <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000087201" target="_blank">how to reconnect your receiver to the internet</a>.<br><br><strong>Heads up</strong>: Once connected or re-connected to the internet, the On Demand library populates within 24 hours.


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<h3>Watch DIRECTV On Demand</h3>
With DIRECTV On Demand, you have instant access to thousands of the hottest shows and movies from the networks included in your package. Go to <strong>Ch. 1000</strong>, <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> or press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote to access On Demand.<br><br>When you find a title to watch, choose your playback option:
<ul><li>Watch now – title will begin download to watch</li><li>Record – title will begin download and appear in your playlist</li><li>Add to queue – title may not be available, but will download to your playlist when available</li></ul>
Many networks offer On Demand programming. Add a <strong>1 </strong>in front of a channel number to check. For example, Discovery Channel (<strong>Ch. 278</strong>) offers on demand content on <strong>Ch. 1278.</strong> Download time is dependent on Internet speed and bandwidth.<br><br><h3>Order Pay Per View events or DIRECTV Movies</h3>
You can order Pay Per View events up to 12 days in advance. <a href="https://www.directv.com/technology/rent-buy-movies/" target="_blank">Check for more info</a> <br><br>Or, rent the latest Hollywood releases with <a href="https://www.directv.com/movies" target="_blank">DIRECTV Movies</a>. Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong> for more info.<br><br><strong>Order with your remote</strong><br>If your receiver is connected to the internet or a land line, you can order right from your TV screen.
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote:
<ul><li>Pay Per View: Press <strong>MENU</strong> and then <strong>On Demand</strong>.</li><li>Movies: Go to <strong>Ch. 1100</strong>.</li></ul>
</li><li>Select the title you want to watch and select <strong>Buy | Rent</strong>.</li><li>Follow the prompts to confirm your purchase.</li></ol>
<strong>Heads up:</strong> If the movie doesn&#39;t start playing immediately, switch to a different channel and then go back. If it still doesn&#39;t work, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/article/000066860" target="_blank">refresh your service online</a>.<br><br><strong>Order by SMS text or phone</strong>
<ul><li>To order by text message, text <strong>EVENT </strong>or <strong>MOVIE </strong>to <strong>223322 </strong>and follow the prompts. You can also text a movie title to <strong>223322</strong>. Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.</li><li>To order by phone, call <strong>800.531.5000</strong> and say <strong>Order Pay Per View</strong> when prompted.</li></ul>
<br><h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
If you experience buffering during playback, or your title was only partially recorded, it’s likely due to a weak or intermittent internet connection. Delete the title from your playlist, search for it (<strong>MENU &gt; Search</strong>) and attempt to download it again. Or try another title.<br><br>To confirm your receiver is connected to the internet, press the <strong>DASH (-)</strong> button on your remote. You may need to press it twice. If internet is not detected, see <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000087201" target="_blank">how to reconnect your receiver to the internet</a>.<br><br><strong>Heads up</strong>: Once connected or re-connected to the internet, the On Demand library populates within 24 hours.</div>


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<h3>Search for a movie, show, or network to watch on demand</h3>
It’s a snap to search our growing on-demand library. You can watch many new shows that are available soon after airing. Plus, you can use the Autoplay feature to binge-watch your favorite series.<br><br>You can explore titles under the <strong>On Demand</strong> or <strong>Watch Now sections</strong> of the main menu. If you’re looking for a specific title, you can search by entering keywords or using voice search.<br><br>Your search will show results from DIRECTV channels as well as from AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and Disney+. If you have a subscription to any of those services, you can link directly to them from your search results.<br><br>If the title you’re looking for is available on more than one service, all your watching options will be shown (in Ways to Watch). Available titles for purchase or rent are displayed in search results with a “$” shown underneath the title.<br><br>If you’re looking for a specific episode of a series, your search results will include the ability to navigate through all available episodes of that series. You can also bookmark any search results to watch later.


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<h3>Search for a movie, show, or network to watch on demand</h3>
It’s a snap to search our growing on-demand library. You can watch many new shows that are available soon after airing. Plus, you can use the Autoplay feature to binge-watch your favorite series.<br><br>You can explore titles under the <strong>On Demand</strong> or <strong>Watch Now sections</strong> of the main menu. If you’re looking for a specific title, you can search by entering keywords or using voice search.<br><br>Your search will show results from DIRECTV channels as well as from AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and Disney+. If you have a subscription to any of those services, you can link directly to them from your search results.<br><br>If the title you’re looking for is available on more than one service, all your watching options will be shown (in Ways to Watch). Available titles for purchase or rent are displayed in search results with a “$” shown underneath the title.<br><br>If you’re looking for a specific episode of a series, your search results will include the ability to navigate through all available episodes of that series. You can also bookmark any search results to watch later.</div>


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