Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to set your DVR to record a show you might have forgotten to program, even though you’re away from the house? This new app allows you to do just that.

The DirecTV iPhone App is available now, and can let you browse 2 weeks of shows, set recordings and control more than one DVR in the house. And, it’s free in the App Store right now.

TUAW’s review says this is much, much better than the web-based method, and works well on 3G or EDGE too. It requires one of the compatible models, and can even set a recording two minutes before a show starts. If you have a DTV DVR and an iPhone, you should get this. It can be a huge time-saver and convenience.

Sounds good to us.