Redefining TV enjoyment.
Supercharge your High-Def TV with our state-of-the-art HD DVR receiver. Your HDTV alone won't give you an HD picture. You need HD service and an HD receiver—our HD DVR delivers up to 1080p HD resolution, the highest picture quality available, the same as Blu-ray§. Plus, enjoy two times more DVR capacity than cable†. Plus, with a 3D TV, you can enter the amazing world of HD 3D.
At a Glance
- Enjoy the best TV experience with our 100% digital DIRECTV receivers
- Experience HD like you've never seen it before
- Build the ultimate home theater with the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR
- Watch your favorite shows on your own schedule
Compare DIRECTV Receivers
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| Record and watch your favorite shows in any room — with a single DVR* |  |
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| Enjoy an all-digital picture and sound | |
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| See the most channels in 1080i and 1080p HD | |
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| See the most channels in 1080i and 1080p HD | |
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| See the most channels in 1080i and 1080p HD |
Record up to 100 hrs in HD and 400 hrs in SD† |
Record up to 100 hrs in HD and 400 hrs in SD† |
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| Smart Search: Find what you want to watch faster than ever. | |
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| Find new favorite shows with Similar Shows |
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| Winner of ENERGY STAR® Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design | |
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| Watch 1000s of movies and shows — on demand | |
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| Set your home DVR with any cell phone or computer | |
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| Set your DVR with our iPhone app, named Forbes.com Best Branded Mobile App | |
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| Catch the latest movies on DIRECTV Cinema™ | |
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| Enhance your viewing experience with interactive features | |
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| Watch your favorite shows on your PC | |
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| View your photos on your TV screen | |
R22 Model Only | H21 and H23 Models Only | |
| Easily search for your favorite shows using the on-screen program guide | Search for shows up to 14 days in advance |
Search for shows up to 14 days in advance |
Search for shows up to 7 days in advance |
Search for shows up to 3.5 days in advance |
| Build your own channel guide with QuickTune | |
R22 Model Only | H21 and H23 Models Only | |
| Get your local weather, Flickr pictures and more at the press of a button with TV Apps | HR20 and up | R22 Model Only | H21 and H23 Models Only | |
| Stay on top of all the game scores with ScoreGuide™ | |
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| Easily switch between games with DoublePlay | |
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| Get a high-speed look at the show you're watching | |
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| Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound capable^^ | |
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| See who's calling with on-screen Caller ID†† | |
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| Lock out objectionable programming with Parental Controls | |
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| View subtitles when the program's audio is hard to hear | HR20 and up | R22 Model Only | H21 and H23 Models Only | |
| HR20 and up | R22 Model Only | H21 and H23 Models Only |
Never miss a thing.
See how easy it is to browse shows and set your DVR with our FREE DVR Scheduler iPhone App, named one of Forbes.com's Best Branded Mobile Apps of 2009.
Experience the HD 3D TV revolution.
DIRECTV is the first TV provider to launch dedicated HD 3D channels, coming in June. Along with a 3D TV, 3D glasses and HD Access, our HD DVR receiver will open the door to this revolutionary home entertainment experience.
Need a new remote?
Control your entire entertainment system with one of our advanced remotes.
Enjoy DIRECTV on DEMAND.
See thousands of movies and shows — on demand. Connect your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver to the Internet yourself with the TV Internet Connection Service.
Put your mind at ease.
With the DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN you get 24-hour tech support, including on-site repair service, for all your receivers.
Receiver Manuals
- HD DVR Receiver
For HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23 - DVR Receiver
For R16 - HD Receiver
For H20, H21, H23 - Standard Receiver
For D10, D11, D12
Advanced Search Features
Favorite Channels List
Get fast access to your most-watched channels by creating a Favorites list.
Customize Your Guide
Customize your channel guide to show only those channels you're subscribed to. It's easy.
Easy Text Search
You can search by title, person, channel or keyword — all just by pressing the appropriate letters on your remote.
Find New Favorite Shows
With the new Similar Shows feature, you can get recommendations based on the shows you already love.
Customize Your Guide
Customize your channel guide to show only those channels you're subscribed to. It's easy.
Find what you want to watch faster than ever.
Smart Search is a simple, innovative and powerful tool to help you find exactly what you're looking for on TV. Try it today.
