From 8df8f9fd25b5fcac3de5bb87df9be1fc35e04d0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Talkington Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:15:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add note about DirecTV requirements (#12434) * Update directv.markdown * :pencil2: Tweak Co-authored-by: Franck Nijhof --- source/_integrations/directv.markdown | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/_integrations/directv.markdown b/source/_integrations/directv.markdown index 74e68f34dd4..6b8c3ae2d70 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/directv.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/directv.markdown @@ -13,6 +13,16 @@ ha_codeowners: The DirecTV platform allows you to control a [DirecTV](https://www.directv.com) receiver and its client devices. +### Requirements + +For proper integration with Home Assistant, your DirecTV device settings should allow "External Access". + +This is done via series of settings found via "Menu > Settings & Help > Settings > Whole Home > External Device": + +- External Access: Allow +- Current Program: Allow +- Recordings: Allow + ### Configuration Go to the integrations page in your configuration and click on new integration -> DirecTV.