A:Answer It's so simple to toggle between DirecTV or any other cable/satellite system and the Roku, Prime, or other channels. I have U-verse, and "cable" (which would include DirecTV) is an icon on the screen, just like the various Roku channels. You can add or delete any channels you want. You simply click on what you want to use. I do use the U-verse remote when I'm watching TV through U-verse, although I have to initially click on the "cable" icon using the Roku remote, first. There is also an icon for "antenna" for people who watch local stations with an antenna vs. cable/satellite. Easy-peasy!