DIRECTV New Ideas

Remote Finder
Product Improvement

Push a button on the receiver box and the remote beeps...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Add More Regional Sports Coverage
Service Improvement

I am overall a very happy DirecTV customer, but I would love it if they allowed the choice of 1-2 regional sports channels without having to buy an en...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 9 years ago

Add Page Down And Page Up Scrolling To Genie Remote
Product Improvement

Scrolling through Direct TV's menus is slow and cumbersome since you can only scroll one line at a time. Getting to bottom of the Playlist takes too l...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Metv
Other

Please consider adding Memorable Entertainment Television (MeTV) to the lineup. MeTV airs classic shows from the 50s-80s that aren't available on othe...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Confirms Channel Switch
Service Improvement

PLEASE! When I have something paused for a while and look forward to fast forwarding thru commercials only to accidently change the channel.. I could...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

NFL Package
Product Improvement

So we all know the NFL package is over priced and most people don't want to watch every game just their own teams . So what if you had a single packag...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Karaoke Channel
New Product

I think providing a karaoke channel with lyrics to sing along with would be a great idea. You can even make it an interactive channel where the user c...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Remote Control
Product Improvement

How about getting a remote that has a lighted background, cant see buttons in the dark, come on its 2017 almost 2018, time Warner has had them for age...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Don't Flee To Canada To Live With The Eskimos
Marketing Idea

When you have cable, you get frustrated. When you get frustrated, you drive recklessly. When you drive recklessly, you get the attention of law enforc...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Create Folders For Individual Viewers
Product Improvement

I am so tired of scrolling through my husband's sports shows, and my son's kiddie shows/movies. DirecTV should find a way to create user folders. Nirv...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Channel Lock
Product Improvement

An option to lock in any current channel being watched using the rewind feature , so you don't accidentally push a button on the remote and change the...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Easier Recording
Service Improvement

When an advertisement for a series or show is on press the record button and it will record that program when it comes on...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Previous Channel
Product Improvement

Instead of a single channel selection for directv. I would like to request a previous channel pop up that pulls up the last 5 previous channels....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Passion(the Movie-the Biopic)
New Product

Before, Nicki Minaj,before Kash Doll, before Cardi B-there was Passion.In this Biopic,It starts out showing the original video "Where I'm From&qu...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Search List
Product Improvement

If I want to see a particular movie I do a search. If the movie is not located anywhere on the guide I have to do a search again at a later date. It w...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

DirectTv Rechargeable Remote Control Locater
New Product

Have you ever came home an couldn't locate or find the TV remote. Well the time has come to were u can press the remote locater on base of your Rechar...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Last Chance Channel Change
Product Improvement

When you've had a show on pause for a while the slightest wrong button tap will change the channel and you lose everything you've paused and been wait...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Dr Folders
Service Improvement

Recording should be able to be grouped manually into various folders. This way I don't have to look through all my husband's hunting shows to get to m...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Programming Suggwstons
Service Improvement

We live in the Pacific Northwest and cannot follow our Pac-!2 teams when games are carried on Pac-12 network. This would be a great addition for those...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Smart Remote
New Product

A rechargable remote with a led battery meter. Should be able to register the remote to an android or apple app to locate if lost....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

New Software, Voice Remote
New Product

Dear DIRECTV. I love my tv experience with y'all but I really would like for y'all to make a voice remote to change channels find reco...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

C-Span 3
Product Improvement

Please consider broadcasting C-Span 3 like Comcast does!...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

The Real Truth
Marketing Idea

TV Spot (commercial) Multiples - A day of a Cable Technician (say Castvision) going about a day with 3 jobs in a 2hr window/ telling customers its a c...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Maximizing DVR Memory By Priority
Product Improvement

I love seeing the percentage free on my DVR box. I would love even more to see a per item usage percentage so I can prioritize my saved items. If I am...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Graphic Interface For Playlist
Product Improvement

Get rid of the old-fashioned text based display of recordings in the Playlist. Using the present text-based format limits the display of only five row...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

DVR Suggestion.
Product Improvement

I wish there was a way to seperate the recorded shows/movies. Like put them in files. So that everyone in the house knows who is recording what and it...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

The MurphyG Move
New Product

I would like to suggest the idea call the MurphyG Move, this is where a person can save a program/'s in there favorite list then travel to their mom a...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Western Channel
Other

This is not a new idea but would really like to see more Gunsmoke series on as opposed to the single episode you have on now. Thank you so much...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Peyton Vs. Eli Manning
Marketing Idea

Instead of the commercials you already have of the same person twice, saying "Don't be like this me" There should be one that has Peyton Man...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Sleep Timer
Product Improvement

Love the simple remote- wish there was a sleep timer though in a menu...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Direct TV Commercial Idea
Marketing Idea

With all the football stars like Peyton Manning and Tony Romo doing direct tv commercials and showing alternate versions of themselves with cable, I t...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Season And Episode Info
Product Improvement

I was wondering if there was any way to program the DVR recording to better let our customer know which episode of a season they are watching. Example...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 9 years ago

Competitive
Product Improvement

DirecTV should ditch the local networks and reduce prices to keep up with competition from internet streaming services. They could offer free antennas...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 151 days ago

Karaoke Channels
New Service

Your music channels -so many, but so few options really. We need Karaoke Channels!! It would be Awesome. Parties, friends over. 80's, Country, K...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 1 year ago

On Screen Sharing
New Service

Share movie, ect... with friends...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 2 years ago

Record Program Simply
Product Improvement

I watch a lot of dtv I am watching OAN then a new program of The Challenge, Double Agents, on MTV new episode begins on Wednesday 8/7. So, I have to r...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 3 years ago

Record Program Option
Product Improvement

I watch a lot of dtv I am watching OAN then a new program of The Challenge, Double Agents, on MTV new episode begins on Wednesday 8/7. So, I have to r...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 3 years ago

Quarantine
Other

Since we are all pretty much trapped inside without sports, why not make a channel that people around the world can interact with. I've been to...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Home Nan
Service Improvement

I know a lot of people who pay for nanny cams. Since directv has a dish that usually sits on the roof is there a way to have a home camera on the pole...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

NFL Specific Team Ticket
New Service

Personally I could care less other than the team I follow out of my voewing area. I woould pay 1/÷ the price of NFL ticket to watch one tesm...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Program Sharing
New Product

I live in VIRGINIA and my parents are in TENNESSEE. We both have direct tv . I have thought many many times when I have something good on my DVR recor...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Add A Camera Feature
New Service

Add a camera so if you want to take a picture of someone or even a show that's not listed in the search you can keep it until you can search to record...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Single Team Subscription To Sunday Ticket
Service Improvement

Instead of getting every game for $300 let customers choose their favorite team for a season for a much cheaper price. Most people are not going to wa...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Smart Direct Tv Box
Marketing Idea

Command direct tv to channel or any settings via voice command. Simple command by commanding direct tv out loud to get smart box attention. After attr...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

HD Channel
Other

Is there any chance we can get Evine channel 73/316 broadcasted in HD. I live in Winthrop, MA...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 4 years ago

Pay Extra For A Channel Should Get On Directv App
Service Improvement

I pay for extra for Fox Sports Midwest (Channel 671). This is not available to stream on my phone. If I pay extra for it, it should be available to me...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Commercial Idea1
Marketing Idea

Have Peyton Manning teach NFL coaches how to properly throw a challenge flag....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Change The Game
Marketing Idea

With the increase of technology, we see more and more people online. More and more people are watching tv on the go with app's like Netflix, Hulu, HBO...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Community Satellite
Service Improvement

When you have a residential area like mine that us full of trees consider putting in a common dish site for the community running cable throughout the...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Delet A Show
Service Improvement

I watched show and then delete from the program list. Then I go back the next day it will be reloaded back onto my list. I have already seen this epis...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Tv Gyide
Product Improvement

Add dates old movies and programs were first made. Recorded; like lawrence welk, etc....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Share Your Favorite
New Product

In a world where we have moved from the standard stay at home mother. We now have full time mothers and working fathers and children that are complete...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Lost Remote
Other

Check the last place you were at...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Sharing Videos
Marketing Idea

It would be so cool to share movies, TV shows, documentary� etc. with o...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Cell Phone
Product Improvement

Since you have teamed with ATT why not offer a cell phone booster in the directv box. This would double the service for your customers especially if t...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

New GUI's "OTHER SHOWINGS" Is Now Defective Compared To Before
Product Improvement

As mentioned in the subject line, the new user interface for Directv only shows other showing of the SAME episode. If I want to see other, i.e. "...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 5 years ago

Add A Reminder Button
Other

I always had cable service with a reminder button , that way I don't forget a specific show I want to watch, I don't want to record every program, a r...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

More 3D And 4K Channels And Content
Product Improvement

I miss all of the 3D channels Directv used to have. As for 4K, you simply don't have enough of 4K channels to warrant a receiver upgrade at this time....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Helpful Marketing Idea
Customer Service Improvement

Having just helped someone move and set up their entertainment system and not knowing which coaxial outlet did what, it occurred to me that it'd be co...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Oh Crap Buttom
Customer Service Improvement

It's the worst when I have a nice couple hours of TV saved up to pause and fast forward as I like, only to accidentally hit the channel up button and...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

New Channel Idea
New Service

I got the At&t bundle a few months ago and I had Directv installed for my mom. I don't watch it myself, but would definitely get another receiver...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

New Remote
New Product

When will we have a voice activated remote?...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

People Who Like Cable Tv
Marketing Idea

Like paying higher taxes...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

For Your Advertising.
Marketing Idea

I like the new round of advertising with people doing things that punish themselves. How about a guy going and getting free honey and laughing while t...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

"Some People Like" Commercial Idea
Marketing Idea

Some people like frying bacon with no shirt on....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Move RT Channel 321 Up To The News Group
Product Improvement

RT channel 321 needs to be moved to align itself with the other news channels- it's about 20 channels down too far, in between a bunch of shopping and...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Equipment Improvement
Product Improvement

Almost if not all Tv have a usb connection to it. Stop wiring usightly cords throughout the home and adding more destruction to interior and exterior...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Internet By The Day
New Service

I think DTV should offer internet-by-the-day to customers. I lost internet from Comcast for 2 days and it was painful.I would GLADLY have paid DTV lik...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

DirectTV Cinema Incentive
Marketing Idea

After renting a set number of movies you would get a code for a free movie. An example would be if you rented two movies you would get one third one f...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Add Channels
Other

Please add Attrna TV as Nd MeTv...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

"The Globe" (taken After The Logo)
New Product

Create another product or add onto the current Directv box that will allow you to burn dvds and store it like you would record something on DVR. So in...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Theme Packages
New Service

Themed packages I. E. 90s networks, only 80s,70s have it be trendy and hip people are eating up all nostalgia...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Share A Show
Product Improvement

Ability to share a show you've recorded on dVR with another DTV subscriber. I was talking with a workmate about a cooking show I watch on PBS that I t...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Memory Card
Product Improvement

Can someone please put a removable memory card into the genie so when we have to upgrade, everything that is recorded can be transfered to the new dvr...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Pandora/tv
Product Improvement

I'd like to listen to Pandora while watching tv...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Direct TV Now
Service Improvement

Add the following: NFL network, NFL redzone, and FOX sports Channels for SoCal and your service will explode I know so many people who would switch...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Ilumminated Remote
Product Improvement

I have trouble seeing the buttons on the remote at night it would be awesome if the buttons ilumminated so I could see what I was pressing....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

Old Stations
Other

For example, the G4 channel. Really lame they dropped it....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 6 years ago

"Channel Lineup-Guide" Changes
Customer Service Improvement

The 'Channel Lineup Guide' would be more user friendly if channels were arranged by categories (i.e. all 100s grouped together; all 200s grouped; etc)...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Accidental Channel Switch
Service Improvement

I can't be the only one who hasnt been caught up to live TV and is a little behind while watching something good, and accidentally changes the channel...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Removable Memory
Product Improvement

This suggestion came from my 13 year old son, shortly after we upgraded our equipment. With the change we lost hours and hours of recorded programming...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Editing DVR
Product Improvement

It would be nice to be able to edit recordings I don't want to watch same commercials every to I view a concert or TV movie I have recorded...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Regular Scheduled Programs
Service Improvement

For people who are DVRing a program, and a sporting event runs past its schedule end time. Have a prompt come up that says do you want to continue wat...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Sense Of Urgency Within All Customer Service.
Customer Service Improvement

The automated system verifies who I am, the customer service agent asks who I am, they ask for the best number to get in contact with me, they ask my...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Simple Living
Marketing Idea

A choice groupe seniors would enjoy. Such as our local Chanel's plus 5 or 10 Other Chanel's that elderly people are interested in....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

For Seniors
Marketing Idea

A choice groupe seniors would enjoy. Such as our local Chanel's plus 5 or 10 Other Chanel's that elderly people are interested in....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Sharing Your List
New Service

I would suggest that DirectTV allows their customerss to share recordings from their list! The sharing would come with a cost for each recording.(movi...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Getting What You Pay For!!!
Service Improvement

Don't want to pay for unwanted chanels!!!Like QVC, SPANISH SPEAKING CHANELS, I'm not SPANISH SPEAKING. How about diling down on the double chanels . W...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

New Selection Tool: "Watch For List" Aka Siri
Marketing Idea

This concept would be like asking "Siri" to keep watching out for "XXXX" and when it is available to record send a message under S...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Switch To Direct Tv Now And All Your Worries Will Go Away.
Product Improvement

Hello My Name Is Ronnie Sue Gillaspy 21 Years Of Age This A Dream I Had Last Night That Would Be Perfect For A Commercial . I Dreamed T...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Local Channel 26161 (Clarksburg WV)
Other

There is a new local channel in my area and I would like for you all to add it. The number and the call sign is (WDTV 5.2) thanks...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Sharing Recordings
New Service

I have the new idea that a Direct TV customer should be able to send a recording from their list to another Direct TV customer. I do not know the tech...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Great New Direct Tv Commercial:
Marketing Idea

Incorporate Tim "TEBOW" into a creative, FUNNY commercial where you use him to promote the new "TIVO" box. I'm obviously ta...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Sharing Between Customers...
New Service

I think it would be a great idea to be able to share recorded shows to other customers. Often times in discussion with friends I am talking about a re...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Peyton Manning And Jared Allen
New Product

both played in super bowl both retired, Jared's a good guy...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Peyton Manning Sunday Morning With Tom Brady
Marketing Idea

Have Peyton call Tom for Nachos, after he pencils Eli in for Tuesday....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Peyton Manning Commerical
Marketing Idea

In the commercial where Peyton calls ELi to come over for nachos and he says he is a busy i came up with after he hangs up he (Peyton) says i know who...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Peyton Manning Commercial Idea
Marketing Idea

Peyton Manning retirement commercial idea....have him in his robe singing the Counting Crows song "Omaha" daydreaming about throwing a footb...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Payton Manning Commercial
Marketing Idea

Need a new one that Eli says maybe Tom Brady isn't busy right now Payton call him...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Payton On A Sunday Morning Ads
Marketing Idea

Love the ads. Even funnier if you got Tom Brady to join Payton during his game suspension....Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Add More Options To The "Last 4" Drop-down On The Main Menu
Service Improvement

When the horizontal menu across the top of the screen opens up, the "Last 4" only shows the last 4 "Live" TV channels. I'd love to...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Less Clicks Please!!
Service Improvement

Too many clicks to get anywhere in the DTV interface. NOW: To view recordings I click Menu...scroll to Recordings...choose Recordings......how about j...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Provide A Better Interface For Kids
Service Improvement

My younger kids are old enough to run the remote, but DirecTV's interface is not at all kid-friendly, especially if they've just learned to read. I'd...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Ability To Filter Movies By Free And Paid
Service Improvement

When searching On Demand features it would be nice to have a "Filter" drop-down to sort between the Free and Paid movies/shows. As it stands...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Add A Recently Deleted Folder To Recordings
Product Improvement

I love DirectTV but Xfinity has a better interface. One pro: At the bottom of the Recordings list there is a "Recently Deleted" folder that...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

More Specific Playlist Filters
Product Improvement

Give more options on the "Filter Playlist" screen instead of just "All" and "Local". I have 5 receivers and I dont want...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Why Not Text
Marketing Idea

add text to the remote control it will save lots of time if you make a phone call some times your on the hold forever it just like ordering a movie wh...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Direct Tv Anywhere App
Service Improvement

Amend the currect app to allow watching live real-time programming of all channels you are subscribed to, to be viewable on all devices the owner has...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Backup And Restore DVR Recorded Programs & Scheduled Recordings
Product Improvement

Every time I have either upgraded my service or replaced my Direct TV DVR, I lose all of the programs that I have recorded, plus my schedule for recor...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Commercial Informer
New Service

Say u are watching a TV show and it goes to commercial u change the channel and when your show comes back on u will get a notification that the other...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Season Finales
Product Improvement

The DVR will record my shows but when it comes to the season finale I have to remember to record it seperatly. It does this on shows like ink master a...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Folders, Deleting And Mark All
Product Improvement

I recently discovered this the hard way. When you enter a recorded series folder and tell it to "Mark All" that it in fact marks every recod...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 7 years ago

Settlers - Commercial Idea
Marketing Idea

The settler children grow up and decide they don't want to be settlers anymore. They decide to move away to the "big city" (where they basic...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Watch Regular Programming
Service Improvement

I want to suggest that when a local station puts on local teams playing and puts,regular programming on a different time ir even days later or interru...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

The Murphy-G Move
New Product

I would like to suggest the idea call the MurphyG Move, this is where a person can save a program/'s in there favorite list then travel to their mom a...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Sharing Shows On The Dvr
New Product

The idea is that if you have direct tv and your friend has direct tv you can share a show on their dvr that you think they would like that you have re...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Manning Brothers Commercial
Other

Make a 2016 commercial with the Manning Brothers doing another song. It would be awesome. People would love it especially if it was Peyton's last seas...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Mic'd Up On ESPN And Sports Channels
Product Improvement

There should be an option to listen to the mic'd up players on the field during sporting events. Have an option box pop up on the screen during the ga...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Movie Mode App
Marketing Idea

An app for Android phones works perfect for "on the go" check it out [email protected]...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Movie Mode
New Product

I have an app called "Movie Mode"that just got on the 5 top apps in the world. I figure we can partner up together and make something happen...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Direct Tv Dish Cover
New Product

Dish cover that allows you not to loose service in the rain or snow!!!...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Dvr To Dvr
Marketing Idea

An individual who has recited shows, movies, downloads etc. on there dvr directv box would be able to send all those things to a friend with a dvr who...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 9 years ago

Pete Carrol
Marketing Idea

Hi I'm Direct TV Pete Carroll and I would of gave the ball to Marshawn Lynch! Hi I'm Cable Pete Carroll and I was stupid enough to pas...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Mobile Reciever
New Product

Many rv users have Direct TV but the service is unavailabDe when in transit. With current advances in mobile direct TV and with current technology as...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 8 years ago

Dvca435074 Technician San Jose
Product Improvement

to save on cost on items used in the field for installs service call and upgrades. write now we have 3 ground blocks when w...Read Complete Idea

Submitted 9 years ago