To turn off recording on DirecTV, follow these steps:
- If you want to stop recording a specific show or series, search for the show you want to cancel the series recording for, click ‘More Info’, choose ‘View All Episodes,’ and then cancel all the scheduled recordings[1].
- To stop and delete a recording that is currently being recorded, press the “Info” key on your remote, select “More Info”, scroll down and select “Recording…”, and then choose the option to stop and delete the recording[2].
- If you want to cancel the recording of an entire series, go to your Series Manager, select the series, and delete it. Alternatively, if you have a recording in your playlist, press “Info”, select “Series Options”, and then choose the option to cancel the recording of the series[3].
- To prevent recording repeats, you can change the recording settings to record only new episodes. Press the “Menu” button on your remote, arrow down to “Recordings”, then arrow over to “Manage Recordings” and press “Select”. Arrow down to “Typical Recording Preferences”, press “Select”, and change the “Episode Type” to “Only New Episodes” by highlighting it and pressing “Select”[4].
Remember that the process may vary slightly depending on the DirecTV receiver model you have. If you still have issues or need further assistance, consider contacting DirecTV customer support for help. Feel like returning your equipment? Read where to return directv equipment near me for more information.
Citations:
[1] https://forums.directv.com/conversations/watching-directv-stream/stop-recording-show/6351e196e7100d725d54c88e
[2] https://forums.directv.com/conversations/directv-equipment/how-to-stop-and-delete-a-recording/610c11dbdf08a4122a472770
[3] https://forums.directv.com/conversations/directv-equipment/cancel-recording-of-series/610c125ddf08a4122a4767e9
[4] https://blog.solidsignal.com/tutorials/how-can-you-stop-repeats-from-recording-on-directv/
