HOW TO SET UP THE
DIRECTV STREAMSM DEVICE
DIRECTV STREAMSM is the game-changing entertainment experience you’ve been waiting for.
Follow the steps below so you can get the most out of your new service.
Don't have a streaming device? Click here to get our exclusive DIRECTV STREAMSM Device
HOW TO SET UP THE
DIRECTV STREAMSM DEVICE
DIRECTV STREAMSM is the game-changing
entertainment experience you’ve been
waiting for. Follow the steps below so you
can get the most out of your new service.
Don't have a streaming device? Click here to
get our exclusive DIRECTV STREAMSM Device
PLUG IN THE DEVICE
Use the included HDMI cable to connect your DIRECTV STREAMSM Device to your television. If you’d like a direct internet connection, use an ethernet cable from the DIRECTV STREAMSM Device to your home gateway or router (ethernet cable not provided).
PLUG IN THE DEVICE
Use the included HDMI cable to connect your DIRECTV STREAMSM Device to your television. If you’d like a direct internet connection, use an ethernet cable from the DIRECTV STREAMSM Device to your home gateway or router (ethernet cable not provided).
PLUG IN
THE DEVICE
Use the included HDMI cable to
connect your DIRECTV STREAMSM
Device to your television.
If you’d like a direct internet
connection, use an ethernet cable
from the DIRECTV STREAMSM
Device to your home gateway or
router (ethernet cable not provided).
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD
Connect the power cord to both the device and a wall outlet. Then you will see a blinking red light on the front side of the device.
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD
Connect the power cord to both the device and a wall outlet. Then you will see a blinking red light on the front side of the device.
SWITCH ON YOUR TV
Use the remote control you usually use to turn on your television.
SWITCH ON YOUR TV
Use the remote control you usually use to turn on your television.
SELECT THE TV INPUT
You may need to switch the active source on your TV to the HDMI port to which the device is connected to. You’ll likely need to use the Input or Source button on your TV or TV remote. Refer to your TV manual if needed.
SELECT THE TV INPUT
You may need to switch the active source on your TV to the HDMI port to which the device is connected to. You’ll likely need to use the Input or Source button on your TV or TV remote. Refer to your TV manual if needed.
GENTLY REMOVE
THE SLIP
Take care when removing the slip from the
DIRECTV STREAMSM remote.
GENTLY REMOVE
THE SLIP
Take care when removing the slip from the
DIRECTV STREAMSM remote.
FOLLOW THE
ON-SCREEN PROMPTS
To complete the setup, follow the on-screen prompts. This process includes such steps as accepting terms and conditions, remote pairing, and software updates. It can take several minutes to complete.
FOLLOW THE
ON-SCREEN PROMPTS
To complete the setup, follow the on-screen prompts. This process includes such steps as accepting terms and conditions, remote pairing, and software updates. It can take several minutes to complete.
ENTER YOUR WI-FI
NAME AND PASSWORD
Enter your Wi-Fi network name and
password. You will need to connect using Wi-Fi if you aren’t using ethernet.
ENTER YOUR WI-FI
NAME AND PASSWORD
Enter your Wi-Fi network name and
password. You will need to connect using Wi-Fi if you aren’t using ethernet.
ENTER YOUR
DIRECTV STREAMSM
USERID AND PASSWORD
Enter your DIRECTV STREAMSM user ID and password and select the sign in button. If you
need to recover or create these, you can do so at: https://directv.com/AccountLogin.
ENTER YOUR
DIRECTV STREAMSM
USERID AND PASSWORD
Enter your DIRECTV STREAMSM user ID and password and select the sign in button. If you need to recover or create these, you can do so at:
https://directv.com/AccountLogin.
SIGN IN WITH YOUR
GOOGLE ACCOUNT
[optional]
This step is optional. Sign in with your
Google account to get the most from your
DIRECTV STREAMSM experience. Search and
play your entertainment with your voice
remote complete with Google Assistant.
Use your voice to search movies and
shows, play music and videos, get
answers, control compatible smart
home devices and more – just ask Google.
SIGN IN WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
[optional]
This step is optional. Sign in with your Google account to get the most from your DIRECTV STREAMSM experience. Search and play your entertainment with your voice remote complete with Google Assistant. Use your voice to search movies and shows, play music and videos, get answers, control compatible smart home devices and more – just ask Google.
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD
Connect the power cord to both the device and a wall outlet. Then you will see a blinking red light on the front side of the device.
SELECT THE
TV INPUT
You may need to switch the active
source on your TV to the HDMI port
to which the device is connected to.
You’ll likely need to use the Input or
Source button on your TV or
TV remote. Refer to your
TV manual if needed.
GENTLY REMOVE
THE SLIP
Take care when removing the slip
from the DIRECTV STREAM℠ remote.
ENTER YOUR
WI-FI NAME
AND PASSWORD
Enter your Wi-Fi network name and password.
You will need to connect using Wi-Fi if
you aren’t using ethernet.
SIGN IN WITH
YOUR GOOGLE
ACCOUNT
[optional]
This step is optional. Sign in with your Google account to get the most from your DIRECTV STREAMSM experience. Search and play your entertainment with your voice remote complete with Google Assistant. Use your voice to search movies and shows, play music and videos, get answers, control compatible smart home devices and more – just ask Google.
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Separate subscription/login required for 3rd party app content. Google login required. Google and Google Play
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.
Google Play brings your favorite apps and games to
your TV. Watch, play, and do – whatever you want,
whenever you want.
Separate subscription/login required for 3rd party app content. Google login required. Google and Google Play
are trademarks of Google LLC. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Google and Google Play are trademarks of
Google LLC. Google and Chromecast built-in™ are trademarks of Google LLC.
Google Play brings
your favorite apps
and games to your
TV. Watch, play,
and do – whatever
you want, whenever
you want.
Separate subscription/login required for 3rd party app
content. Google login required. Google and Google Play
are trademarks of Google LLC. Google is a trademark of
Google LLC. Google and Google Play are trademarks of
Google LLC. Google and Chromecast built-in™ are
trademarks of Google LLC.
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR DEVICE.
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