Comcast, Dish and DIRECT TV all have apps that are great for managing your services with them. These are particularly nice when you are out for the day or traveling and want to keep track of your cable.

  

Comcast mobile App

 

 Name: Comcast Mobile App
Cost: Free
Company: Comcast

UPDATE: Comcast has released a new version of thier app. You can see details here. They have added the “control your DVR” feature – currently only in selected areas.

The Comcast app makes life easier (well my life). If you are a Comcast subscriber, particularly to all 3 of their services (cable, internet, and voice), then I recommend it.   You can check your Comcast email, listen to your voicemail and look at cable listings. The only thing it does not do (yet) is let you set something to record on your DVR. Just a matter of time I suspect. Comcast claims that this feature is “on the roadmap” in future releases, but has not given a date yet.  

You can also look at your outgoing and missed calls, which syncs with your iPhone address book you can call or text people back. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.

 

DISH Remote Access

 Name: Dish Remote Access
Cost: Free
Company: Dish Network

If you are a Dish subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone. You can browse listings, schedule recordings, and manage your existing recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.


 DIRECTV
 Name: DIRECTV
Cost: Free
Company: DIRECTV Inc.
 

If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone as well. You can browse listings, and schedule recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.  

Did I miss any? I searched for some of the other major cable companies, but did not see any apps for them. If you know of others leave a comment and let me know.

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