Use DIRECTV 72 Hour Rewind to watch previously aired programming
With the DIRECTV 72 Hour Rewind feature, you can immediately watch shows that aired in the past 72 hours.
Watch shows that aired over the last three days
If you ever forget to record a show, the 72 Hour Rewind feature lets you immediately watch shows that aired in the past 72 hours. Now you'll never have to worry about missing a show again.
To watch previously aired programming, do the following:
To watch previously aired programming, do the following:
- Press the GUIDE button on your remote control.
- Use the left arrow key on your remote to highlight the channel name with a plus sign (+).
- Press SEL to select the channel.
- On the network's On Demand screen, select Missed it? Watch Now!
- Select the show you want to watch and enjoy.
Requirements and available networks
The 72 Hour Rewind feature is available for HD DVR (model HR24) and Genie receivers (models HR34 and above), Genie Mini, and Wireless Genie Mini. Your receiver must be connected to the Internet.
Networks with the 72 Hour Rewind feature are marked with a plus sign (+) in the On-Screen Guide. Currently, the following networks offer this feature:
Networks with the 72 Hour Rewind feature are marked with a plus sign (+) in the On-Screen Guide. Currently, the following networks offer this feature:
| Networks that offer 72 Hour Rewind | |||
| A&E | DIY | Lifetime | Syfy |
| ABC | E! | MSNBC | TBS |
| Food Network | MTV | TCM | TNT |
| AXS TV | Fox | MTV2 | Travel Channel |
| BET | FYI | MundoFox | truTV |
| Bravo | Galavision | NBC | TV Land |
| Cartoon Network | Golf | NBC Sports Network | UniMas |
| CBS | Hallmark | Nickelodeon | Univision |
| CMT | H2 | Ovation | UP |
| CNBC | HD Net Movies | OWN | USA |
| CNN | HGTV | Palladia | VH1 |
| Comedy Central | History | Spike | |
| Cooking Channel | HLN | Sprout | |
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