Have an iPad and are a current DIRECTV subscriber?  Well now you can be a little more portable with this app.  Which now allows users to watch live TV on their iPad.  Heavens rejoice! If that isn’t about the coolest thing in the world, you can also manage your DVR straight from your iPad.   You can grab the app at the iTunes store for FREE!  We love free!

The ultimate video experience is just a tap away with DIRECTV’s Free iPad App. DIRECTV’s App for the iPad lets you search, record and control all your entertainment at home or away. Now, you can even watch live TV on your iPad anywhere in your home.

Available for customers in the USA only.

FEATURES
– Turn your iPad into a portable TV and watch your favorite shows in any room of your home.
– Highly customizable remote control functionality right on your iPad.
– Browse and discover movies, shows and sports – without interrupting the show you are currently watching on TV.
– Set recordings or channel tune instantly, and access more information on shows, cast & crew, with parental ratings.
– Access sports scores and schedules and set your favorite teams.

HOME SCREEN (Customizable modules)
– Live TV Streaming – Displays a select list of channels available to watch on your iPad.
– What’s Hot – Displays the most popular shows, movies and sports people are watching on DIRECTV right now.
– Currently Watching – More information about the show you are watching now and suggestions for similar shows.
– Guide Favorites – List of favorite channels selected through the Guide.
– Channel Guide – Displays up to 14 days of upcoming shows for a selected channel.
– Favorite Channels – Create user preferred lists of channels (by category, his or her list, etc.)
– QuickTune – One-touch selection of your favorite channels by name or icon.
– News Channels – All the news channels in one module.
– Kids & Family – All the kids & family friendly channels in one module.
– Sports – Browse available sports events and scores by game or favorite teams.

DEDICATED TABS (Playlist, Guide, Movies and Sports)
– View, organize and delete recorded programs from all of your connected HD DVR receivers using poster or list view.
– Access recorded programs from any connected HD DVR and select to watch on the HD DVR receiver you are connected to with Whole-Home DVR Service.
– Search the guide up to 14 days in advance by traditional grid view or selected channel.
– Customize the guide by favorite channels or channels to watch on your iPad.
– View show descriptions, Cast & Crew, Photos, Suggestions & Parental Information.
– Share your favorite shows with friends on Facebook, Twitter and check into GetGlue on the show you are currently watching.
– View current sports matchups and scores by league, with the option to watch or record.
– Record On Demand Movies.
– Recording, remote control, and streaming functionality is available to DIRECTV customers only.