With the proper hardware, TiVo subscribers can now stream their DVR shows from any laptop or desktop web browser. The new feature, called TiVo Online, launched this week without much fanfare. As Dave Zatz notes, it's a variant of an existing web portal that TiVo had built for certain cable partners, now made available for all TiVo customers.
TiVo clearly aims to have one place where you can find streaming video and manage your own local recordings. The only catch is that users must be at home to watch live and recorded videos from their DVRs. Zatz speculates that remote streaming is disabled to avoid angering TiVo's broadcast- and pay-TV partners. Why this matters: In the age of online video that's accessible from anywhere, the idea of being restricted to any one screen is downright archaic.
But that's what TiVo's high-end DVRs and Stream add-on had effectively done, limiting users to streaming on phones and tablets. The new site is a good start in making TiVo recordings more accessible; hopefully it's a sign that streaming to game consoles, smart TVs, and set-top boxes is on the way. However, there are certain conditions that must be met. Step 2: Check all your cables. Step 3: Power-cycle your modem and router.
Step 4:Test your internet connection using another device. Step 5: After completing the above steps, test the internet connection on your TiVo box:.
Verify if you have Android 6 or later on your mobile device, and the latest software version on your TiVo device. Choose Play Store. Search for TiVo. Open the TiVo App on your Android device. Enter your TiVo. It also lets you transfer recordings onto your iOS and Android devices to take on the road and enjoy when you're not connected to the Internet. Contacting TiVo - by phone or otherwise While is TiVo's best toll-free number, there are 4 total ways to get in touch with them.
The next best way to talk to their customer support team, according to other TiVo customers, is by calling their phone number for their Customer Service department. Can I still use my old TiVo box? You can! Put it in another room, and you can watch Virgin Media TV in another part of the house.
You'll have to connect the old TiVo box to your router directly via Ethernet cable to do so, but it means you won't lose any of those precious episodes of Planet Earth you've been hoarding. With the proper hardware, TiVo subscribers can now stream their DVR shows from any laptop or desktop web browser.
The new feature, called TiVo Online, launched this week without much fanfare. Can I transfer shows from my TiVo to my computer? Category: television special interest tv. You should see a button labeled Pick Recordings to Transfer.
There are no impacts to your TiVo Service at this time. We are investigating this on high priority. Thank you for your patience. As of fall , TiVo Desktop is no longer available for purchase. However, TiVo will continue to support your existing Desktop installation.
If you still have your product key, you can use the installation instructions below to use Desktop. TiVo Desktop: Compatibility. System Requirements. Certain features of TiVo Desktop Plus may require more computing resources. Recommended system requirements:. Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or Storage and playback of High Definition HD content. Converting TiVo recordings to a portable format. Viewing web content on your TiVo box. If you have a previous version of TiVo Desktop installed on your PC, uninstall the previous version see Uninstalling Desktop Plus , below, and then use the TiVo Desktop Cleaner utility to remove portions of the program that may prevent you from installing the latest version of TiVo Desktop Plus.
X or Menu path TiVo Central. TiVo Roamio. TiVo Premiere. Choose which Installation Options you want by checking or unchecking the boxes next to each option. Click Next to continue. Read the Internet settings information and click Next to begin the installation. Approve any changes to your network or firewall settings that you are asked to accept during or immediately after the installation process. Once the installation is completed, click Finish. If you have a firewall installed on your computer, make sure you allow the following applications:.
Refer to your firewall software or hardware manufacturer for information on how to do this. Install a supported media player to play back the files that you transfer to your PC from your TiVo box. We recommend Microsoft Windows Media Player Note: You may be able to play files transferred to your PC using TiVoToGo in other media players, but you may experience video quality problems and other playback issues.
Enjoy using TiVo Desktop Plus! Fast Transfer Speed in Tivo Desktop 2. When you reach the Installation Options screen during installation: 1.
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