Your Android phone or tablet is turning into a pretty good second screen for watching DirecTV. The company recently added 13 new channels to its live streaming on-dem lineup, which gives you more freedom to watch what you want even if you’ve surrendered the TV to another member of the household.
The company now has a total of 108 channels available for in-home streaming 44 you can watch even when you’re on the go. You can check the official list to see if your preferred channels made the cut.
DirecTV says this update brings support for Android llipop, but the apps still sport a very non-Material Design look. There are two separate versions, one for tablets another for phones, so grab the right one get streaming.
y this matters: th cord cutting becoming more popular, cable satellite TV providers are trying to make their services more Internet-friendly so customers don’t jump ship. By adding live streaming to mobile apps you don’t have to be tied to the TV—instead you can be on the computer, lounging on the couch, or even poolside to watch your favorite shows. This relative freedom combined with all the channels you get from satellite or cable could make potential cord cutters think twice.