DirecTV Now Chromecast: Complete Guide

DirecTV Now on Chromecast is AT&T and DirecTV’s new online streaming service that allows you to stream live TV as well as access to video-on-demand content. It is watchable at 720p on the computer. You can use this as an application or as a web browser.

Direct TV Now on Chromecast

If you have Google Chromecast with you, it is an easy thing to watch your favorite programs by using DirecTV now application on your computer.

Features of the DirecTV Now application:

  • There is no annual contract for paying. You can pay month-to-month.
  • If you are an AT&T user, you have a great option. Because AT&T is the parent company of DirecTV now.
  • If you are interested in HBO hopping then DirecTV now will be a very good option.
  • If you are interested in DirecTV now or interested in Apple TV, then you should go to the DirecTV now’s the website and sign up to watch your well-liked channels.

The Installation Process of DirecTV Now :

There are two ways to cast DirecTV now to your smart TV.

  1. DirecTV now application from mobile to TV.
  2. DirecTV now from chrome browser to the TV.

Step 1- DirecTV Now Application From Mobile to TV:

Basic Needs:

  1. Chromecast
  2. Phone/tablet with Google Home application
  3. WiFi connection
  4. A TV with HDMI port

Steps to use:

#Step 1. You can download the DirecTV Now application on your mobile.

#Step 2. Then attach your Google Chromecast to HDMI port.

Chromecast to HDMI Port
Chromecast to HDMI Port

#Step 3. Check whether Chromecast and phone are connected with a network.

#Step 4. Log in to the account with username and password.

#Step 5. You are looking for a video that you want to watch.

#Step 6. Tap the play button.

#Step 7. Next search for “Cast icon” which is located on the right corner of the screen.

#Step 8. Tap the “Cast icon”.

Tap the Cast icon
Tap the Cast icon

#Step 9. Then the applicable devices will appear on your screen.

# Step 10. Select your favorite video and play it.

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Step  2- DirecTV Now from Chrome browser to TV:

Basic needs:

  1. A TV with HDMI port
  2. A desktop/laptop with an updated version of Google Chromecast
  3.  WiFi connection

Steps to Use:

#Step 1. You should attach your Chromecast to the HDMI port.

#Step 2. Connect both desktop and Chromecast with WiFi connection.

#Step 3. Open Chrome browser on your system. Then type https://www.directvnow.com/ and sign in to the account with username and password.

#Step 4. Tap the three vertical dots which appear on the screen.

Click three-dotted icon
Click three-dotted icon

#Step 5. Tap the Cast button.

Click Cast button
Click Cast button

#Step 6. Next, the browser will be seeking for applicable devices and it will display the results on a screen.

Searching available device
Searching available device

#Step 7. Press the “Sources” button. And select the “Cast tab” option.

Choose Cast tab
Choose Cast tab

#Step 8. Tap the device name to watch videos on your TV.

Click device name
Click device name

#Step 9. Now you are able to stream videos on the tab. Then it will appear on your TV screen.

#Step 10. While the video is playing on your phone, you can use your phone/tablet for other purposes. It will not obstruct the playing videos.

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Wrapping up

The above-given methods help you to install and access DirecTV Now Chromecast to TV. By using this application you can stream your favorite channels on the big screen of your smart TV. We hope this article will help you to know about DirecTV Now and also come to know the activation of the application.