DirecTV Stream is DirecTV’s attempt to reclaim customers who have fled from cable and satellite TV. But a common concern of people making the switch is the screen limit that most streaming services have. So, here’s all you need to know about DirecTV Stream simultaneous streams.
This internet TV service is a bit pricey but offers a decent list of channels, including HBO Max as part of the lineup in some plans. Curious to learn about how many DirecTV Stream simultaneous streams you can get with your plan? Keep reading, and find out.
How many simultaneous streams come with DirecTV Stream?
Each DirecTV Stream package comes with the same number of simultaneous streams. You can watch unlimited devices at once on your home network, and up to 3 devices outside of your home network. However, only 2 of those 3 devices can be a TV (or connected to one).
| Entertainment The Essentials $69.99/ month | 75+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Choice Must-Have Sports $89.99/ month | 105+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space Regional sports networks | SIGN UP |
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Can I upgrade DirecTV Stream to get more streams?
No. Currently, there is no way to upgrade your DirecTV Stream subscription to get more streams outside your home network.
Of course, you can also use your DirecTV Stream subscription with TV Everywhere, and this will not count towards your total number of simultaneous streams. You can find a full list of supported TV Everywhere channels at this link.
What’s there to watch on DirecTV Stream?
Not sure what DirecTV Stream has to offer? With the Flixed TV Guide for DirecTV Stream, you can get a quick overview of the channels, shows, and events on this internet TV service. Best of all, you can view programming up to a week in the future! Give this ad-free TV guide a shot now, and see if DirecTV Stream is right for you.
For a broad look at what the service offers, we’ve got the DirecTV Stream Channel List from A to Z.
What devices can I use to watch DirecTV Stream?
Want to make sure you can watch DirecTV Stream on your favorite device? Check out DirecTV Stream Device Support for a full summary of the devices that are supported by DirecTV Stream.
What are some good DirecTV Stream alternatives?
If you’re looking to cut costs, skinny bundles like Sling TV and Philo are definitely worth checking out. Our Sling TV Review and Philo Review give you our insights into each service.
For a streaming service in the same price range as DirecTV Stream, consider fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. We compare DirecTV stream to each one in DirecTV Stream vs fuboTV, DirecTV Stream vs Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream vs YouTube TV.
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