Want to record a show or movie to watch later? You can:
For TV series recordings:
While watching a program or from within the guide:
Good to know: You can use the voice option, too. Press the MIC button and tell Google Assistant what you want to record.
From a mobile device or computer
From Apple TV or Samsung TV
From Amazon Fire TV or Roku
Good to know: Use the overflow button (…) on your remote to record from the guide.
Using the DIRECTV remote? Press the LIST button to go to your recorded shows. You can also:
Tip: You’ll see programs in Upcoming Recordings 2 days before they’re scheduled to air. To confirm a series recording, search for the title. Select it from the list of results to see details like the number of episodes and seasons. You’ll also have the option to cancel the series.
Want to clean up your playlist? You can remove a recording during video playback. Or, you can delete it from My Library on your DIRECTV device, the DIRECTV app on a compatible device, or a web browser. Here’s how:
You can also manage your DVR recordings online.
Note: Sports recordings are automatically extended where content continues to stream beyond the programmer’s scheduled time. Applies to the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA leagues, NCAA Football and Basketball (Division I), Soccer (UEFA, FIFA) and PGA Tour Golf. Extended sports recordings contingent upon third-party recording service availability and varies by packages, channel subscriptions & billing region. Blackout restrictions apply. Data connection required. Recordings expire after 9 months. In a series recording, unlimited episodes stored with unlimited hours of cloud DVR and max 10 episodes stored with 20 hours of cloud DVR (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 9 months). Restrictions apply.
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