When you bring DIRECTV home you will definitely get some great TV entertainment. However, in order to get the most out of your DIRECTV subscription, you need to follow some simple tips and tricks that can help you to evaluate your TV shows that can be accessed by following simple steps. By using your remote you can get uniform programs at your fingertips using these tips. Have a look!

Active Channel: This is a button on the direct TV remote is labeled as "Active". You can press this button to enjoy information on local weather, daily horoscope, latest DIRECTV promotions, lottery numbers and other things.

Disk Space Warning: this feature allows you to get information about the space left in your DVR for recording programs. It provides you with details about the space which is left for recording.

Clear up your DVR list to record New: you may face some problem when you are planning to record the latest direct TV shows or programs. The "clean up your DVR playlist" feature allows you to delete previous recorded show all at once so that you can have ample space to record new programs.

Customize Your Goods: The DIRECTV receiver displays all the channels that are offered by DIRECTV by default on the programming guide. It allows you access to satellite TV channels that have been subscribed by you as well as the programs that are not in the list.

Favorite Channel List: DIRECTV brings you a scope to group all your favorite satellite TV channels by creating a "Favorite List". It will take just a couple of clicks to create this folder in which you can watch your favorite channels in a jiffy.

DIRECTV on Demand: To enjoy this feature you need broadband Internet connection as well as a router. You can get over thousand movies and shows; it is just like having the libraries of different title in your fingertips.

Recent Search: DIRECTV brings you "recent search" feature through which you can find the recently performed searches with just a click.

Search for Shows: "Search for shows" offer you a scope to search by title, person, channel or keyword just by pressing the right letters on the remote.

One line Guide: Press the Blue button on your remote. By doing so, a one-line guide will appear on the bottom of the TV screen. This way you can run through other channels while still watching a show in full screen mode.

Quick Tune: DIRECTV brings you "quick tune" feature through which you can shortlist all the channels you watch and create your own channel guide.

DVR Scheduler: You can set your home DVR with a cell phone or from a computer to enjoy the same with the help of this feature.

DIRECTV iPhone Application: Enable your iPhone or iPod with this feature to find your favorite shows on the go and set your home DVR.

ScoreGuide: DIRECTV keeps you in touch with live scores of different sports. This way you can get the maximum sports entertainment.