Direct Remote by David Likosar (iPhone)
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Released: Aug 10, 2012
Version: 1.21
Size: 18 MB
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Ranking - Utilities (iPhone)

Direct Remote by David Likosar

App description
Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DirecTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone or iPod touch from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Now works with Genie C31 Client Receivers! See notes below to check compatibility with your DirecTV system.

Features:
• Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface
• Quick tuning for up to 40 favorite channels
• Program guide for favorite channels
• Displays program information and name of the program you are watching
• Automatically discovers receivers on network
• Enables easy control in dark
• Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device
• Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room
• Works with DirecTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below)

*** Requires iOS 5.0 or higher.

You Tube Overview Video: http://youtu.be/klQlVfBk5ns

Notes:
• Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network.
• Compatible models are HR34 (Genie), C31 (Genie Client), HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, and H25. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver.
• Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV or volume

If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.

What's new in version 1.21
• Fixed issue with app crashing during find routine in some circumstances
• Bug fixes

Version 1.2 added:
• Support for C31 Client receivers (Genie Clients)
• Press and hold receiver name to change receivers
• Improved auto-find of receivers
• Improved help screens
• Bug fixes

Version 1.15 added:
• Optimized for iPhone5!
• Added additional buttons
• Added lock screen delay setting
• Support for entering passwords
• Bug fixes
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Our verdict: Ok
  • Direct Remote is a good, 3.5-star app.
  • Direct Remote is currently ranked #187 in paid Utilities apps for iPhone.
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