Subscribers can stream content on all the most popular devices through DIRECTV STREAM, though they are limited when it comes to using less common streaming devices such as gaming consoles. I provide a complete list below.
New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.
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Supported DIRECTV STREAM Devices
DIRECTV STREAM supports all the most popular devices. And that’s about all it supports. But the most popular devices are enough for the vast majority of people. So while it’s cool that some services support oddities like the Oculus VR system, there are a lot more people that have Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV devices.
Here’s a complete list of devices that run the DIRECTV STREAM app:
TV and TV Attachments
- Amazon Fire TV (2nd generation or higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd generation or higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV (2nd generation and higher)
- Amazon Fire TV Cube
- Android TV-based Smart TVs
- Apple TV (4th generation)
- Chromecast Built-in TV (select models)
- Chromecast (2nd generation and higher)
- Roku Streaming Stick® (3500X, 3600X, 3800X) and Streaming Stick+ (3810X, 3811X)
- Roku Express (3700X, 3900X, 3930X) and Express+ (3710X, 3910X, 3931X)
- Roku Premiere (3920X, 4620X) and Premiere+ (3921X, 4630X)
- Roku Ultra (4640X, 4660X, 4661X, 4670X) and Roku LT (2700X)
- Roku 1 SE (2710X)
- Roku 2 (2720X, 4210X)
- Roku 3 (4200X, 4230X)
- Roku 4 (4400X)
- Non-4K Roku TV (5000X, 8000X)
- 4K Roku TV (6000X, 7000X, A000X, C000X, C000GB)
- Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X)
- Samsung 2017- TVs.
Mobile Devices and Browsers
- Android phones and tablets running version 7.1+ (OS 8+ recommended)
- iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch running version iOS 11+ (iOS 12+ recommended)
- Safari browser (version 13+ is recommended)
- Chrome browser (version 68 or higher)
- Microsoft Edge browser (latest version)
DIRECTV STREAM doesn’t support any game systems (Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox) or smart home displays (like Facebook Portal, Amazon Echo Show, or Google Nest Hub).
DIRECTV STREAM used to have its own proprietary device, but it has stopped producing it.
DIRECTV STREAM Overview
While some streaming services deliberately avoided a similar structure to traditional cable (Sling TV is the best example), DIRECTV STREAM is the service that goes out of its way to give you the most comfortingly familiar viewing experience it can.
For a complete introduction to it, see our DIRECTV STREAM review. Basically, it provides access to all the channels you would expect from cable. It offers four base plans: Entertainment ($86.99/month), Choice ($114.99/month), Ultimate ($129.99/month), and Premier ($169.99/month).
All plans come with unlimited simultaneous streaming devices and unlimited DVR storage. DIRECTV STREAM also offers a great selection of add-ons. For more info on plans and channels, see our article on DIRECTV STREAM packages.
Alternatives With More Devices
If DIRECTV STREAM doesn’t support your favorite device, one of these services may do the trick:
- Fubo: The sports-friendly streaming service also supports Hisense, LG, and VIZIO smart TVs. It also support the Xbox One gaming system.
- Hulu + Live TV: Offers probably the best device support of any streaming service. It supports the Echo Show, Amazon Fire tablets, and Xfinity Flex boxes. It supports smart TVs from LG, and VIZIO. And it supports Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox gaming systems.
- Sling TV: Supports some very cool devices. In particular, you can use the AirTV with an antenna to integrate OTA channels with its streaming channels. Also supports Cox, Evoca, Google Nest, Portal, TiVo Stream, and Xfinity devices. It supports LG and VIZIO smart TVs. And it supports Xbox and Oculus units.
- YouTube TV: Supports smart TVs from LG and VIZIO, Google Nest, and the gaming consoles PlayStation and Xbox.
Our Choice
DIRECTV STREAM offers the streaming devices most people have. If you want to stream on a more exotic device, you should look elsewhere.
You can try it out first, however. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.
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Her expertise stems from being an early adopter of various entertainment technologies, from mail-order Netflix to modern streaming platforms. Alanna's in-depth knowledge of Sling TV's modular service and her ability to cover diverse streaming content make her a key expert in navigating the complex landscape of modern streaming options, especially in sports and entertainment.
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