discovery+ through DIRECTV
Learn how to get and access discovery+ through DIRECTV, plus additional support information.
discovery+ (with ads) through DIRECTV is the streaming service with something for everyone. Your favorite genres and brands including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, plus exclusive Originals, all in one place. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here.
DIRECTV offers discovery+ as a standalone add-on
- discovery+ is available as an add-on for Satellite and streaming customers, with some exceptions.
- Not available to customers who stream DIRECTV with a Signature Package who also pay by Roku, or any customers with Genre Packs.
- discovery+ through DIRECTV requires an internet connected device, including customers with Satellite receivers.
- discovery+ programming can be streamed on a Gemini, an internet connected HD-DVR, via the DIRECTV app on a compatible device or on directv.com.
- discovery+ through DIRECTV does not provide access to the discovery+ app.
If you sign-up for discovery+ through DIRECTV, it won't automatically replace any existing discovery+ subscription you might have. To avoid additional charges, you'll need to cancel your existing discovery+ subscription.
Order discovery+ through DIRECTV
- Sign-in to your account and go to My TV Package.
- Locate discovery+, make selection and Add, then follow the prompts.
- The monthly charge auto-renews through DIRECTV at the current monthly rate, and you can cancel anytime.
Ways to watch discovery+ through DIRECTV
- You don't need a separate discovery+ account or additional sign-in to access programming.
- Customers with Satellite receivers, you'll find discovery+ on channel 1196 in your guide (internet connected HD-DVR required).
- Streaming customers without a Satellite, you'll find discovery+ on your Gemini or compatible device under the On Demand menu, select Networks, locate and select discovery+.
- All customers, including Satellite, with a discovery+ subscription can access programming on the DIRECTV app or on directv.com, under the On Demand menu, select Networks, locate and select discovery+.
Heads up: Not all On Demand content can be played immediately. It’s subject to network availability.
For discovery+ support go here.