Is TiVo Desktop free?
Additionally, the TiVoToGo feature lets you transfer recorded shows from your DVR to your PC’. There are six alternatives to TiVo Desktop Plus for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best alternative is TiVo Desktop (free), which is free.
How do I save a TiVo recording to my computer?
Starting the Transfer You can select multiple shows for transfer to the PC. Simply click the checkbox next to each show you wish to move. Once you have selected all of the shows you want to transfer to the PC click Start Transfer. The TiVo Desktop software will now start moving the selected programming to your PC.
Can I watch my TiVo recordings on my PC?
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. The only catch is that users must be at home to watch live and recorded videos from their DVRs.
How do I watch TiVo on my computer?
TiVo Online brings the power of TiVo to your computer’s browser! Use TiVo Online to find and watch shows, schedule OnePass™ requests and recordings, or manage your TiVo box. Visit TiVo Online at online.tivo.com to search, browse, and watch shows from your TiVo DVR and from online streaming providers.
What file format does TiVo use?
MPEG-2
Because TiVo recordings are compressed using a format called MPEG-2, your computer needs a compatible MPEG-2 codec to use these files. Depending on how you plan to use TiVoToGo, you may need to purchase software that includes a compatible MPEG-2 decoder.
How do I download TiVo to my computer?
Is there an app for TiVo Desktop Plus?
TiVo Desktop Plus may work on TiVo BOLT Series UESs but is not supported; the Plex App, TiVo App for iOS, and TiVo App for Android can be used to achieve the same results. TiVo Desktop is not supported on TiVo EDGE Series and will not work on Series 1 DVRs.
Which is the fastest version of TiVo Desktop?
Fast Transfer Speed in Tivo Desktop 2.8.1+. It allows a much faster transfer rate when transferring files from a DVR to a PC. This version of Tivo Desktop defaults to the “fastest” method available when transferring files with a Premiere Series or newer DVR.
How to install a desktop cleaner for TiVo?
A. Download TiVo Desktop Cleaner, locate the downloaded file TivoDesktopCleaner.zip, right click on the file, and select Extract All… to extract the files into a folder on the desktop. B. Open the folder containing the extracted TiVo Desktop Cleaner files.
What kind of media player do I need for TiVo?
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 11. 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.