DirecTV Now on Apple TV--no local channels

I just purchased a couple of Apple TV (4th Gen) to replace my 3rd Gen devices, specifically because I am cutting the cable in favor of DirecTV Now (streaming service which is available only on 4th Gen). I had checked, before ordering DirecTV Now, to be sure that local channels were supported in my area (they all are except CBS, which requires a separate CBS All-Access subscription). So I get home, and oddly, there are no local channels.

After contacting DirecTV, they informed me that local channels (NBC, ABC, and Fox) are available ONLY on Amazon Fire TV devices, NOT Apple TV. I picked up a Fire TV Stick, and confirmed that the local channels are, indeed, available there.

I realize the misleading information is DirecTV's responsibility, not Apple's, but it's pretty annoying. I'll keep the Apple TVs, because they provide other functionality that I like, but it's annoying that I also have to have a Fire device to get the local channels.

Just passing along the info for anyone else who needs to know this, and also to express hope that Apple is working with DirecTV to get those channels included in future updates.