The DirecTV (free, iTunes link) app lets you program your DirecTV DVR on the go using your iPhone’s EDGE, 3G, or WiFi connection. So if you suddenly finding yourself working late and will miss the latest episode of Lost, just grab your iPhone and set it to record. You can also browse DirecTV’s listings for shows and movies for up to 2 weeks away, and select any specific episode or entire seasons for recording.

Program multiple DVRs in your home.

Program multiple DVRs in your home.

The app also comes with support for multiple DVRs in a home, in case you’ve got one in the living room and another in the bedroom.

Note that the app’s automatic recording feature only works with certain DVRs (see list below) that are registered to DirecTV.com:

  • DIRECTV Plus(R) DVR (models R15, R16, R22)
  • DIRECTV Plus(R) HD DVR (models HR20, HR21, HR23)
  • TiVo(R) Series 2 receivers with 6.4a software registered to DirecTV.com

    • See TV listings out to 2 weeks.

    See TV listings out to 2 weeks.

    Link:

    Download the DirecTV iPhone app from iTunes (free).