Watch local channels on DIRECTV

 

How location impacts local channel availability

• Local channel availability is based on your billing ZIP Code and market area the base package you've selected, or if you've opted out of locals.
  • Good to know: not all Genre Packs come with local channels, Satellite customers can opt out of locals, MyFree DIRECTV does not include local channels.
• If you receive your DIRECTV through your community (such as your building manager, HOA or via your rent) or as a courtesy service (such as a free account for demonstration), your local channel availability is based on the building’s service address.

To learn more about local channel availability based on package options, visit out channel lineup tools covered in Get your DIRECTV channel lineup 


How travel impacts local channel availability

Going to another city? No problem – you can still watch local channels. Make sure you enable location services on your mobile device so you can stream.

Local Channel troubleshooting

If your Guide isn’t showing the right channels:

1. Press Home on your remote.
2. Open Settings > General > System Summary.
3. Make sure your ZIP Code is correct.
4. Go to Location > Location Status and toggle OFF.
5. Press the red button on the side of your device to restart it.
6. Toggle your Location Status ON after you restart.

If you need to update your billing address

1. Log in to your DIRECTV online account.
2. Go to Billing & Payments.
3. Scroll down to My Payment Info.
4. Select Change to update your Billing address.
5. Click Save.

 

Agreements

• Access to local networks depends on licensing agreements between DIRECTV, and local market carriers – wherever you happen to be.
• Local, regional, and national providers hold the broadcast rights to these channels.