Acorn TV through DIRECTV

Learn how to get Acorn TV through DIRECTV, how to order and ways to watch.

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Acorn TV through DIRECTV offers ad-free on-demand programming that include brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas.

DIRECTV offers Acorn TV as a standalone add-on

  • Acorn TV is available as an add-on for Satellite and streaming customers, with some exceptions.
  • Available to Signature Package and Genre customers with a couple of exceptions:
    • Customers who stream DIRECTV on Signature packages and who also pay by Roku cannot add Acorn TV through DIRECTV.
    • Genre Packs who also pay by Amazon, Roku or Google, cannot add Acorn TV through DIRECTV.
  • Acorn TV through DIRECTV requires an internet connected device, including customers with Satellite receivers.
  • Acorn TV can be streamed on a Gemini, an internet connected HD-DVR, via the DIRECTV app on a compatible device or on directv.com. 
  • Acorn TV through DIRECTV does not provide access to the Acorn TV app.

Check out some of the On Demand programming available now with Acorn TV: Acorn TV On Demand Guide

If you sign-up for Acorn TV through DIRECTV, it won't automatically replace any existing Acorn TV subscription you might have. To avoid additional charges, you'll need to cancel your existing Acorn TV subscription.

Order Acorn TV through DIRECTV

  • Sign-in to your account and go to My TV Package

  • Locate Acorn TV, select Add, and follow the prompts.
  • The monthly charge auto-renews through DIRECTV at the current monthly rate, and you can cancel anytime.

    Ways to watch Acorn TV through DIRECTV

    • You don't need a separate Acorn TV account or additional sign-in to access programming.
    • Customers with Satellite receivers, you'll find Acorn TV on channel 1928 in your guide (internet connected HD-DVR required).
    • Streaming customers without a Satellite dish, you'll find Acorn TV on your Gemini or compatible device under the On Demand menu, select Networks, locate and select Acorn TV
    • All customers, including Satellite, with an Acorn TV subscription can access programming on the DIRECTV app or on directv.com under the On Demand menu, select Networks, locate and select Acorn TV.
    • Acorn TV through DIRECTV does not provide access to the Acorn TV app.

    Heads up: Not all On Demand content can be played immediately. It's subject to network availability.

     

     

     

     

     

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