Latest App Update Brings U-verse Features to Apple Watch

DALLAS, TEXAS, JUNE 23, 2015 — “Watch TV” could take on a whole new meaning if you’re a U-verse® TV customer. AT&T* unveiled an update to its U-verse® App that is compatible with Apple Watch. Customers can download the latest version of the U-verse App on the App Store for Apple Watch, located within the Apple Watch app on iPhone.

With U-verse for Apple Watch, customers can:

  • Use Apple Watch as a remote control
  • View their list of Favorite channels, then use Apple Watch to tune their TV to a Favorite
  • Receive notifications about upcoming programming
  • View customized programming recommendations
  • Manage DVR recordings

The U-verse App for Apple Watch is available for free on the App Store for Apple Watch.

“At AT&T U-verse, we’re committed to being a leader in TV Everywhere,” said GW Shaw, vice president of U-verse and Video Products. “In order to deliver on our TV Everywhere promise, we’re adding U-verse TV to the devices customers use most. We’re excited to bring the U-verse experience to more devices and more customers.”

The AT&T U-verse App is available on more than 30 devices, including wearables, game consoles and tablets, and is compatible with the most popular operating systems. When using the U-verse App on a smartphone or tablet, customers have access to up to 241 live TV channels available inside the home, and up to 201 live TV channels on the go -- that’s more than twice as many live TV channels on the go than cable. Learn more about U-verse apps here

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**Requires qualifying device, U-family or higher TV plan and Wi-Fi or data connection. Content may vary by device, TV plan, and viewing location. Data charges may apply.

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