Google TV On DirecTV

Google TV On DirecTV

DirecTV subscribers have access to the fantastic service of Google TV. Google subscribers TV brings TV programming, web content on-demand movies and much more. This is a joint venture between Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. And 'in fact a clever TV platform for set-top boxes and Hdtvs on the Android operating system. The addition of Google TV Satellite DirecTV subscribers with web content directly on your TV screen with the access of other television programs. But to access the service,Subscribers must make a few requests for the plant, equipMent, and to meet so on. This article provides a brief overview of the possibilities, this TV DirecTV access.

Satellite TV DirecTV is working with Google and Google TV. These are units of Sony and Logitech Revue. In addition to the requireMents of some devices for subscribers to organize other Google TV screen TV access. The requirements are listed below.

A broadband Internet service An HD DVR or HD Receiver An HDMI cable to connect the HD-DVR or HD receiver or TV with Google TV Smart. A router with a port or a wireless router.

These requirements can be met with ease. But for Google TV or TV Smart, subscribers per unit of Sony or Logitech Revue go. Here is a brief explanation of these devices and connections as necessary.

Devices from Logitech Review: There are a number of>Logitech Revue devices that can be used to access Google TV in various ways. However two devices are mainly needed. They are:

Logitech Revue companion Box Logitech Revue Keyboard Controller

The Companion Box integrates the satellite set top box, TV and Internet service. The home Internet service, the HD-DVR or HD receiver and the TV have to connected to the Logitech Revue Companion box. As mentioned above, HDMI cable have to be used to connect the HD-DVR or HD receiver to the Logitech Revue Companion box. On the other hand, subscribers can connect the home Internet service to the Companion box by using either a router or wireless router. But Logitech Revue devices are compatible with certain models of DirecTV HD-DVR or HD receivers. Some of them are namely HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, H20, H21, H23, H24, R16.

After the connections, if subscribers are unable to control the DirecTV satellite receiver then they should check the receiver's set up. Sometime receivers are set up to receive only radio frequency signal. In that case the receiver needs to be set to receive infrared (IR) signals. To change the receiver subscribers have to follow the steps given below.

On the original DIRECTV remote press the Menu button. From the Menu press Select on Settings. Select Remote from the left menu. Press Select on the IR/RF Setup button. Use the Up or Down arrows to change from RF to IR. Press Select to save

It is important to note that the Revue should be able to control the DirecTV receiver to access this tv feature. There are a number of other devices from Logitech Revue that enhances subscribers' TV viewing experience.

Devices from Sony: Subscribers of DirecTV can access this via two products from Sony. They are:

Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player powered by Google TV

The Blu-ray Disc player is an improvised form of the Internet TV and is mostly used by people. The set up is very simple. Subscribers have to connect their HD-DVR or HD receiver with the Internet TV Blu-ray Disc player using HDMI cables. They have to further connect the TV and Internet service to the set up. Apart from these, subscribers should have a Google account as it is a unified sign-in system that gives access to free Google services, including iGoogle, Gmail email services, Google Groups, Picasa Web album and many more. Subscribers can access all these benefits on their TV screens.

From above explanation it is clear that DirecTV subscribers can access this amazing feature on their TVs by following a few simple steps. They can have the Google TV devices from either Logitech Revue or Sony. But as a matter of fact the devices from Logitech Revue are mostly used by people. The Sony lacks the built-in IR emitters of the Revue and also the keyboard controller of Logitech Revue is better than the remotes provided by Sony. All kinds of subscribers of DirecTV can opt Google TV. The Google TV devices are available at affordable prices. The Google TV service thus renders great entertainment as well as web access on big TV screens. This is a great experience on part of subscribers.