When you sign up for Xfinity TV service, you'll receive its universal remote, but you'll need to program it to take advantage of its full capabilities.

Finally, DirecTV customers can also view titles, channels, and episode details of TV shows and movies via Apple Watch and set DVR recordings. The update is available now via the App Store for free.

DIRECTV released an iPad app that subscribers can use to control their satellite TV boxes wirelessly and with a touch interface.