DirecTV

• 1). Navigate to the iPhone app store and search out DirecTV. This application will give you complete control over your DVR and TV programming through DirecTV.
  
  
• 2). Select the application, download and install it to your iPhone.
  
  
• 3). Look through the channel guide and pick shows that you want to record, the application will program the information through your DVR on your DirecTV box.
  
  

Dish Network

• 1). Download "TV Everywhere - Dish Remote Access" to your iPhone, Android phone or BlackBerry. This application will allow you to watch your TV, search the program guide, schedule recordings, manage your DVR, or control your TV receiver through your Dish Network box.
  
  
• 2). Open up the applications and set it up for your equipment through the on-screen instructions.
  
  
• 3). Control what is viewed on your TV live or by setting up your DVR.
  
  

Slingbox

• 1). Purchase a Slingbox box. This will need to be plugged into your TV and your home network.
  
  
• 2). Download SlingPlayer Mobile to your iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Palm OS or Symbian OS phone. This application will allow you to watch your television programs and give you complete control over your television.
  
  
• 3). Connect SlingPlayer Mobile to your Slingbox and start enjoying the control you have over your TV from your cell phone.