A:AnswerIt requires you to use a LAN connection or "wired" connection to your home network in order to use web based features as there is no wireless capability built in to this player.
A:AnswerAll new streaming devices like Firestick, Roku, android boxes and now Ultra4K dvd player like this one only use Bluetooth remotes. Most tv remotes are infrared which don't work with this unit. The replacement remote can be bought at any Best buy and Amazon. Only the new Logitech Remote works for the newer type of Bluetooth remotes for all brands. All other universal remotes including Shaw BlueCurve , TelusOptik , Verizon Bell will not work on these newer BlurRay dvd players made after 2017.
A:AnswerNot entirely sure about DirectTV connection, but this Bluray player does have an ethernet port in the back for online apps. It comes default with Netflix, Vudu, Youtube, etc. if you use any of those apps. Hope this helps with your question.
A:AnswerThe default is 16:9, and I never have bothered to check what the other options are. The player probably can output that (else why even have a ratio option on the picture menu), but the second determining factor will be how the TV monitor deals with it. The screen might fill out (losing top and bottom info as that is pushed off the screen), but it may just fill it cleanly, with black bars to the left and right. It might be a good idea to just contact Samsung and see what they say.
