How do I setup my TiVo?
Setting up your TiVo DVR is easy! Just connect it to your programming source (cable, antenna, etc.), your TV, and your home network (or to a phone line if you do not have a home network). Then plug it in and follow the on-screen instructions to complete Guided Setup.
How do I manually record on TiVo?
This feature is available on: From the Home screen, select the Menu icon or press 0 on your remote control. Select ‘Manage’ > ‘Manual Recording. ‘ Choose the frequency of the recording, using the UP/DOWN arrows to select ‘Once’ or ‘Repeat,’ then press the RIGHT arrow.
Does TiVo have a program guide?
Use the on-screen guide to find shows and set up recordings quickly—just press the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote. The guide displays up to two weeks of programming. This feature is available on: Any TiVo DVR using the new TiVo experience.
What do I need to use TiVo?
Although TiVo can work without cable TV, it does need a signal feeding into it to be able to work properly. At the very least, you need a television antenna, either standard definition or high definition.
How do you turn off TiVo?
Turn off your TiVo unit completely by disconnecting the power cord from the wall. Locate the AC power cord running from your wall outlet to the back of your TiVo box and pull the plug out of the wall.
What is TiVo and how does it work?
TiVo is a type of digital video recorder (DVR), using computer technology to save and record shows like a VCR . TiVo works by storing shows as digital information: a series of 1s and 0s retained the same way a computer stores its information. TiVo is set up to connect to the TV and cable box just like a VCR.
What are TiVo Suggestions?
TiVo pioneered recording programs based on household viewing habits; this is called TiVo Suggestions. Users can rate programs from three “thumbs up” to three “thumbs down”. TiVo user ratings are combined to create a recommendation, based on what TiVo users with similar viewing habits watch.