DirecTV offers over 80 commercial-free music channels, ranging from channel 800 to 884. These exclusive audio streams span genres from high-energy pop to smooth jazz and are available in all U.S. packages at no extra cost.
Whether you are setting the mood for a road trip or relaxing after work, these music channels allow you to enjoy your preferred vibe without navigating ads or playlists. All channels are ad-free and stream in high-quality audio.
Here’s the complete list arranged alphabetically:
- ’60s Movement (803)
- ’70s (804)
- ’80s (805)
- ’80s Rock (829)
- ’90s (806)
- Adult Alternative (832)
- All Christmas (858)
- Alternative (834)
- Americana (810)
- Big Band (801)
- Bluegrass (812)
- Blues (854)
- Brazilian Pop (877)
- Broadway (823)
- Classic Alternative (838)
- Classic Country (808)
- Classic Dance (845)
- Classic Rock (833)
- Classical Masterpieces (865)
- Coffee Shop Cuts (836)
- Contemporary Christian (826)
- Contemporary Instrumentals (820)
- Country Hits (809)
- Dance/EDM (859)
- Easy Listening (853)
- Filipino (885)
- Folk (813)
- Funk (844)
- Gospel (827)
- Gospel Hallelujah (828)
- Hard Rock (835)
- Hip-Hop and R&B (825)
- Hit List (816)
- Honky Tonk (811)
- Indie (831)
- Irish Favorites (883)
- Italian Favorites (882)
- Jazz (852)
- Jazz Vocal Hits (850)
- Jazz Vocal Standards (855)
- K-Pop (861)
- Kids Only! (868)
- Latin Jazz (879)
- Light Classical (866)
- Lounge (824)
- Love Songs (819)
- Mainstream Rap (847)
- Malt Shop Favorites (802)
- Max (818)
- Metal (830)
- Mexicana (876)
- Movie Scores (822)
- Musica Urbana (875)
- Nature Sounds (884)
- New Age (856)
- New Wave (839)
- Party Favorites (880)
- Pop& Country (840)
- Pop Hits (821)
- Pop Latino (871)
- R&B Classics (842)
- R&B Soul (843)
- Rap (846)
- Reggae (863)
- Retro Workout (862)
- Rock (841)
- Rock Hits (837)
- Rock Latino (878)
- Romances (870)
- Singers& Swing (807)
- Smooth Jazz (851)
- Soft Rock (849)
- Sounds of the Seasons (815)
- Soundscapes (857)
- Symphony (864)
- Taste of Italy (881)
- Teen Beats (867)
- Throwback Jamz (848)
- Today’s Country (814)
- Toddler Tunes (869)
- Tropicales (874)
- Vietnamese (886)
- Workout (860)
- Y2K (817)
How to access DirecTV music channels
To access DirecTV music channels:
- Use your DirecTV remote and press MENU.
- Navigate to Search & Browse.
- Select Audio Channels.
- You may also enter the channel number directly (for example, 821 for Pop Hits).
- Alternatively, you can press MIC and say “Play Pop Hits” or “Tune to 831.”
Audio playback includes on-screen album art and song information.
These steps work for Genie, Genie 2, HR54, or any DirecTV box.
On the DirecTV App (iOS/Android)
This feature only works if you have a Genie, Genie 2, or HR54 receiver set up at your home. The app streams your home DirecTV channels live through your satellite subscription.
- Download the DirecTV App (do not use DirecTV Stream, which is for internet-only service; it does not have music channels).
- Sign in with your DirecTV account.
- Tap Watch on Phone/Tablet.
- Go to Guide and scroll to the 800s or search “Music Choice.”
- Tap any channel, like 851 Dance Hits, to start playing instantly.
Note: You cannot access music channels on DirecTV Stream (the internet-only service). The channels are satellite-exclusive.
Web Browser (direc.tv/watch)
- Open directv.com/watch in your browser.
- Sign in with your DirecTV credentials.
- Click Guide.
- Jump to 800–884.
Click any music channel to start listening in your browser (audio and visuals included).
With DirecTV satellite, just enter 800–884 or say the genre. No logins or fees needed.