Directv On Demand website finally Up

[jcflesh]

Well at least i dont know for how long its been up for.. but i checked today.. WWW.Directv.com/ondemand is up and running.. so im guessing we will be able to record remotely from the website instead of the testing site, doesnt show a guide....

 

[Newshawk]

No, you're confusing DOD with remote booking. They are two separate features.

 

[jcflesh]

According to the introduction video they will have remote booking on the DOD website from directv in the near future

 

[minorthr]

I like the requirements

To enjoy the DIRECTV on DEMAND service, you need:

* A DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver(HR20-700 model)
* Your receiver must be connected to the Internet
* CHOICE™ programming package or higher (FAMILIAR ULTRA™ or higher for Spanish packages)
* HD Access and DVR service
* Broadband Internet service with a minimum connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable)
* A network router with an available Ethernet port
* A land-based phone line connection
* An available wall outlet


Why would you need a phone line for DOD. I've been using it for sometime with no phone line.

 

[Finorik]

I suppose so that they can bill you for purchases made.

 

[grydlok]

I like the requirements

To enjoy the DIRECTV on DEMAND service, you need:

* A DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver(HR20-700 model)
* Your receiver must be connected to the Internet
* CHOICE™ programming package or higher (FAMILIAR ULTRA™ or higher for Spanish packages)
* HD Access and DVR service
* Broadband Internet service with a minimum connection speed of 750 Kbps or higher (DSL or cable)
* A network router with an available Ethernet port
* A land-based phone line connection
* An available wall outlet


Why would you need a phone line for DOD. I've been using it for sometime with no phone line.

Some items in the VOD library cost.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

They should be able to handle the billing via the internet connection.

 

[chibul]

Has this officially launched? It says Beta on mine, but I'm still on the testing release...should I roll to the national release?

If it's launched...ouch. No major networks and no major On Demand channels (Stern, WWE, etc).

 

[wesleyc77]

The set up is pretty nice didn't notice any hd progams. Are they going to add hd shows while its still in beta mode?

 

[Jimbo]

Remote booking ?

Do you think that the Remote Booking feature (non DOD) will have a price tag to it ?
Hopefully it will be a free option.

Jimbo