How to Access DirecTV DVR When Shut Off

You can remotely set your DirecTV DVR to record.

DirecTV is one of the leading satellite television providers. Customers can access programming from any location that provides a clear line of site to the DirecTV satellites. DirecTV offers various types of receivers to watch television, including DVRs (digital video recorders). A DVR makes it possible to pause, record and rewind live television. Accessing a DirecTV DVR when shut off is possible, using the DirecTV DVR scheduler found online.

Instructions

1. Sign in to DirecTV's website. If you have not previously accessed your DirecTV account online, you will have to register first. Click on "Create Account" and follow the directions.

2. Click on the tab "The DirecTV Experience" and select "TV on Your Schedule." Select the "DVR Scheduler" tab.

3. Select either "Try it now" or "online guide" located under "Computer" to open your online guide.

4. Use the drop-down arrows to choose the date and time of the program you want to record. Click "Go."

5. Find the show you want to record from the guide listing and select it. Click on "Record to Receiver."

6. Chose the specific DirecTV receiver to record your program on (from the ones listed on the drop-down arrow), if your setup has more than one DVR.

7. Leave the default setting on "Once" to record it one time or change it to "Series" to record the entire series of a show, if applicable.

8. Set the "Priority" through selecting "Record if possible" or "Definitely record." Click on the "Record to Receiver" to complete the process.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also access "Your Guide" to remotely set your DVR by locating the small round orange "R" on the main DirecTV website and clicking on "Visit the Guide for More."

• You can also download a "DVR Scheduler Mobile App" for iPhone, Android or Palm smartphones to access and schedule your DirecTV DVR.

• If you select "Definitely record" and have two other programs previously scheduled to record at that time, the DVR will record the new program and the next one with the highest priority setting.

References

• DirecTV: Set Your DVR From Any Phone or Computer

Resources

• DirecTV