So I just accepted the offer to beta test the DirecTV Now DVR feature and updated guide. It doesn't work on Roku but does work on the Apple TV they gave me when I signed up. I don't have time to play with it today but I'll probably schedule some shows to record tomorrow to play with it.
I did test the pause feature and it worked as expected. Pretty excited about it since in my area it includes ABC, CBS and NBC local channels. I've been using DirecTV Now exclusively for about 4 months now and am pretty happy with it. Very happy to have cut the cord.
