Paramount+ through DIRECTV

Paramount+ through DIRECTV offers award-winning series and popular movies, to essential horror, acclaimed comedies, true crime, and more. Includes an extensive collection of on-demand content and live programming.

DIRECTV offers access to Paramount+ as follows

Paramount+ Essential (with ads) access to content is the Paramount+ app only.

• Does not include the SHOWTIME channels that appear in your guide.
• Available as an add-on for satellite and streaming customers with some exceptions:
  • Customers who stream DIRECTV on Signature packages and who pay by Roku or Amazon cannot add Paramount + Essential (with ads) through DIRECTV.
  • Genre Pack customers who also pay by Amazon, Roku or Google, cannot add Paramount+ Essential through DIRECTV.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME 

• Enjoy SHOWTIME channels in your TV guide and access via Paramount+ app
• Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is available as a standalone add-on with some exceptions:
  • Not available for customers who stream DIRECTV on Signature Packages and who pay by Roku.
  • Genre Pack customers who have MySports, MyNews, Duo: MySports + MyNews or Duo: MyEntertainment + MyNews are eligible to add Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. 

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

Satellite customers:  to access on-demand content requires an internet connected HD-DVR, while the Paramount+ live programming included with the add-on does not require an internet connected device.

Check out some of the On Demand programming available now with Paramount+: Paramount+ On Demand Guide

Order Paramount+ through DIRECTV

• Sign-in to your account and go to My TV Package
• Locate the Paramount+ tier you would like, 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 Paramount+ through DIRECTV

Whether you have Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME you don't need a separate Paramount+ account or additional sign-in to access programming.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

• Access Paramount+ with SHOWTIME in your channel lineup starting with channel 545.
• Access Paramount+ SHOWTIME on-demand content via on-demand menu.
• You can also access via paramountplus.com and sign in with your DIRECTV username/password to start watching on the app.  

Paramount+ Essential (with ads)

• Streaming Paramount+ Essential is available via the Paramount+ app.  

Heads up: Not all On Demand content can be played immediately. It's subject to network availability. Paramount+ Essential does not include the SHOWTIME channels that appear in your guide.

How to Sign-in to the Paramount+ app

• No separate activation process needed.
• Device set-up and compatibility information: Paramount+ supported devices
• If you subscribe to Paramount+ through DIRECTV, simply Connect Your Provider and select DIRECTV, then sign-in with your DIRECTV user ID and password.  
• Need help with your DIRECTV user/ID password? Manage your DIRECTV user ID or password

Troubleshooting - Viewing issues 

• Make sure your device is connected to the internet.
• Internet download speeds can affect your viewing experience. We suggest these internet download speeds: 8 Mbps per stream in-home, or 2.5 to 7.5 Mbps on-the-go, Test Your Internet Speed
• Check if your device has the latest operating version.
• Check if the Paramount+ app needs an update.
• If other apps or channels are working on your device, the issues may be isolated to the Paramount+ app.  Refer to Paramount+ Support.