Directv 11-K Annual report of employee stock purchases

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-163226 on Form S-8 of DIRECTV

of our report dated May 24, 2013 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of DIRECTV 401(k) Savings Plan

for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ CROWE HORWATH LLP

Crowe Horwath LLP

Oak Brook, Illinois

May 24, 2013