Overview
Plus, DISH customers can enjoy these advanced features:
To Schedule DVR Recordings:
You must have an internet-connected DVR on your DISH account. Log in with your DISH user ID and password and start setting up your timers.
To Watch My Live TV and DVR Recordings:
You must have a Hopper With Sling or a Hopper 3 to watch live TV and DVR. Your home receiver must also be connected to the Internet. If you do not have one of the supported receivers, you can still watch live TV (limited channels) and access thousands of On Demand movies and shows.
If you do not have a DISH user ID or are not subscribed to DISH services go to www.dish.com to set these up today! Once you have completed this process you can log in to DISH Anywhere and enjoy premium content and features.
Getting Started
If you are a DISH subscriber, but do not have a user ID and password, you can register your account online by entering your account details here.
If you are not a DISH subscriber, we invite you to go to www.dish.com and see what you're missing out on.
On the Profiles page, click the pencil icon on the account you want to set parental controls for, and change account type to ‘Kid’ or click on "Add Profile" to create a kids profile.
Alternatively, click the radio button for ‘Change Parental Controls’ and edit the TV ratings that can be allowed in a profile. Select the movie and show ratings that you wish to block. You will need to create a passcode to save the changes. Remember your passcode as you will be asked to enter it every time you select a title to watch that exceeds the rating you have allowed. You will also need to enter this passcode to make any future changes to the Parental Control settings.
Note: Setting Parental Controls does not hide the content on the site, but the content will only play when you enter your passcode successfully.
Watching Content
DISH customers can log in to watch even more content from the networks they already subscribe to through their home DISH account – including Starz, A&E, TNT, TBS, and more.
To see the Networks available to you, click “Networks” in the main menu.
As much as we'd love to keep all our videos available all the time, content providers will sometimes limit the length of time a video is available or ask us to expire a video. We will do our best to provide you with information on availability and warn you when a video is set to expire.
While outside of the U.S., DISH customers with a DISH DVR can use DISH Anywhere to access their DVRs and schedule recordings.
Please download the free DISH Anywhere app for iPhone, iPad, Android , Fire HD Tablet , Fire TV or Android TV to watch your TV show or movie on the go.
How TOs
If you don't have one of these compatible DVRs, you can upgrade today by calling 1-800-894-9131 or by chatting with our agents by clicking on the "Chat Support" button at the bottom of the page. Our chat agents are available between 7 AM and 2 AM EST. You must be logged in with your DISH credentials to access Chat Support.
To find a program to record, select “Guide” in the main menu and browse the upcoming airings. Once you find a program you would like to record, simply click on the program’s title. Then, click “Record” to schedule the recordings on your DVR.
You can also set recordings from a movie or show page. Search for the show or movie you would like to record. Once you are on that program’s page, scroll down to see upcoming airings. Next to each airing, you will see a “Record” button. Click on this button to schedule the recording.
Note: If you have multiple receivers, please ensure you have the correct DVR selected when scheduling recordings. The receiver selected can be seen in the bottom right corner of the page. Click on the up arrow next to the receiver name to display all of the receivers associated with your DISH account. Select the one you wish to use from this list.
To edit your DVR timers, select “My Timers” under DVR in the main menu. Find the timer you wish to edit, then click the "Edit" button next to the title. A pop-up will appear that will allow you to adjust the timer settings. You may also delete the timer by clicking the trash can icon to the right of the title.
Note: If you have multiple receivers, please ensure you have the correct DVR selected. The receiver selected can be seen in the bottom right corner of the page. Click on the up arrow next to the receiver image to display all of the receivers associated with your DISH account. Select the one you wish to use from this list.
To watch Live TV, select “Guide” from the main menu. Click on a show title that is currently airing and select ‘Watch’ to play the program.
To watch DVR recordings, select “My Recordings” under DVR in the main menu. Find the recording you wish to watch and select the play button next to the title.
Note: If you do not have a Hopper with Sling or a Hopper 3, you can still watch a limited number of live channels that are part of your subscription package.
Troubleshooting
You can test your bandwidth here. To initiate the speed test, select an icon on the map that is closest to your geographic location and click “Begin Test”. Once complete, your downstream bandwidth is displayed in the DOWNLOAD box.
Operating System
Recommended Browsers
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Your browser may not be supported. Make sure you are using one of the recommended browsers. These include:
Google Chrome
Apple Safari
Are you viewing from outside the United States? Currently, the online videos on DISH Anywhere are only available to users within the United States due to copyright restrictions. We would love to make our content available internationally, and are working with our content providers to ease these restrictions.
Are you able to load other webpages and/or play video from other websites? If not, you may be experiencing internet connection issues.
If you are trying to watch HD/SD satellite channels or DVR, is your receiver connected to the internet?
Is your computer connected to VPN? Some users find they are unable to utilize all features of DISH Anywhere if their device is connected to a network through VPN.
I'm experiencing problems with my audio.
Here are some troubleshooting tips:
You can find additional information on troubleshooting and system requirements in the DISH Anywhere Support section of MyDISH.com.
If you are still experiencing issues, please reach out to us at danyprod@dish.com with details on the issue, steps to reproduce, and device information including: browser version, OS version and app version (if mobile device).