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Master Control: DirecTV Remote

Master Control: DirecTV Remote

by Miles Hollingsworth

7.2K ratings
50 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎬 Entertainment

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 27, 2016
  • March 29, 2018

Features

Developer

Miles Hollingsworth
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Control your DirecTV receivers with ease, featuring quick switching and cover art for what's playing. Utilize advanced DVR controls to skip commercials effortlessly. This app is continuously updated with new features.

✓Switch between receivers
✓View cover art
✓Advanced DVR controls
✓Skip commercials
✓Continuous feature updates
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Master Control. Based on 7.2K reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Works great
  • 💡Convenient remote control
  • 🚀Seamless connection
  • 👍Saves money on lost remotes

Negative things

  • 🐛Connectivity issues
  • 🐛Frequent malfunctions
  • 🔍Missing power and volume controls
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with newer devices
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What's New in Master Control

1.2.2

March 29, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -Bug fixes

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User reviews

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Very good I like it

I can control my tv with my phone and very good I like this direct tv app better than the other one the one didn’t have the numbers or lets on it it connected right up I’m amazed by this app I highly recommend this app This remote control works and it’s very accurate

I love this app so much and it’s hands free so you don’t have to touch the other remote control laying down the stand

This remote control is good when you’re sick with Covid and just don’t feel like touching the hand remote control laying on the stand you can control your tv from your hands
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Trouble connecting

Connectivity issues. May need to delete the app and reinstall
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Remote malfunction

Stops working often. I have to delete and re-download or turn my phone off then on for it to work!
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It’s good but….

I can’t find the power button to turn on and off the TV.
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This is real!!

This remote actually works and was real easy to use! This may not sound like a BIG deal but since I downloaded one that didn’t work first I found it to be awesome!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Receiver not detected

Bug

Receiver not authorized

Bug

App freezes and requires reinstallation

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Add power on/off and volume controls

Feature

Ability to rearrange channel list

Feature

Improve compatibility with newer devices

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to control your DirecTV receivers remotely. You can quickly switch between different receivers and see what content is currently playing on each, often with cover art.

What are the key features?

Key features include the ability to switch between receivers, view cover art for current programming, and advanced DVR controls that allow you to easily skip past commercials during playback.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for DirecTV subscribers who want a more convenient and feature-rich way to manage their television experience, especially for controlling multiple receivers and utilizing DVR functions.

Can I use this to control my TV if it's not a DirecTV receiver?

This app is specifically designed to control DirecTV receivers. It is not intended for controlling smart TVs or other general television devices that are not part of the DirecTV system.