How do I setup my TiVo box?
Connect your TV and TiVo through an HDMI cable by plugging one end of the cable into the jack on the TiVo box marked HDMI and the other end of the HDMI cable into the jack on the TV marked HDMI. Plug the TiVo box into a power source. Insert the electrical plug into a power socket and turn your TiVo box on.
How do you hook up TiVo to TV?
Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the HD to TV port on your TiVo box. Plug the other end into an HDMI port on your TV. Take note of which HDMI port you use on your TV. You will reference it later.
How do I start my TiVo?
If yours was not, activate the TiVo service at www.tivo.com/activate or call TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486. You’ll need your 15-digit TiVo Service Number, found on the label on the back of the Roamio Plus/Pro.
Can I use TiVo without cable?
You don’t need cable or satellite TV to use TiVo’s digital video recording capabilities. You can use TiVo with an over-the-air antenna.
How do I connect my TiVo to my home network?
Connect an Ethernet cable from the TiVo box to an Ethernet port on your router or wall. Using the TiVo menus, select the “Ethernet” networking option: If you are setting up your TiVo box for the first time, your TiVo box should automatically connect using Ethernet if you have an Ethernet cable plugged in correctly.
Why is my TiVo says no signal?
Make sure the coaxial cable is plugged securely into the CABLE connector (not the ANTENNA connector) on the back of the DVR. Make sure all the connections on the cables between the DVR and the TV are secure. Press Live TV and check for cable signal. If you do not see a TV signal, press the TiVo button and continue.
Why is TiVo service unavailable?
If your TiVo box is having trouble connecting to the TiVo service, the problem might be in the connection of your TiVo box to your home network, or it might be in the connection of your home network to the Internet. Troubleshoot the connection from your home network to the Internet.
Does TiVo require Internet connection?
Your TiVo box needs a high-speed Internet connection to receive program listings, TiVo® service updates, and on-demand content. If you plan to stream shows to mobile devices but not other TiVo boxes, you can use a wireless connection (Option 1).
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.
Does TiVo work without cable?
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 TiVo works with cable?
TiVo is set up to connect to the TV and cable box just like a VCR . A coaxial cable connects to the cable or satellite feed, then another one connects to the TV.
Can I use TiVo without a CableCARD?
Tivo is the only cablebox/DVR that you can purchase and use with a cablecard. Tivo will not receive any channels without a cablecard. Some model Tivos can record OTA (antenna) without a card.