In general, no. TiVo and other retail DVRs rely on the current CableCard standard which is "one-way", meaning there is no back channel for the device to communicate with the on-demand system. TiVo and other CE manufacturers would love the cable industry to move to "two-way" CableCard, but this has yet to happen. TiVo did recently announce that Cox has plans to provide a special implementation of TiVo DVR with on-demand support for their subscribers: http://bit.ly/dpFl7i
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Where do I start?
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Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
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The ONLY advantages I can think of are:
There may be some streaming channels you can get only via the Comcast box.
If the Comcast box breaks, you can swap it out at no extra charge I presume (but you lose all of your recordings and are paying a huge monthly fee).
advantages of TiVo:
* better UI by far
* you can pay lifetime (of the box) and then you only have to pay a relatively small charge for cab
The ONLY advantages I can think of are:
There may be some streaming channels you can get only via the Comcast box.
If the Comcast box breaks, you can swap it out at no extra charge I presume (but you lose all of your recordings and are paying a huge monthly fee).
advantages of TiVo:
* better UI by far
* you can pay lifetime (of the box) and then you only have to pay a relatively small charge for cable cards (but the first should be “free” instead of a cable box, if that’s included in your cable subscription)
* you can download (unprotected) shows from the TiVo, to keep them or even effectively expand storage by having some offline
* th...
if you really mean a cable box, then obviously you can’t record. I would never watch tv without a recorder.
With a TiVo, you own it, and if you pay lifetime (of the device), you don’t pay a continuing fee for the service either. You get a better UI, you can take your existing shows (if you move to another place with a cable system that uses cable cards). You can download unprotected shows to a computer as a way of expanding storage (for Comcast, that’s everything but premium channels like HBO). While not supported, you can use tools to expand the internal hard drive size (including transferring
if you really mean a cable box, then obviously you can’t record. I would never watch tv without a recorder.
With a TiVo, you own it, and if you pay lifetime (of the device), you don’t pay a continuing fee for the service either. You get a better UI, you can take your existing shows (if you move to another place with a cable system that uses cable cards). You can download unprotected shows to a computer as a way of expanding storage (for Comcast, that’s everything but premium channels like HBO). While not supported, you can use tools to expand the internal hard drive size (including transferring shows from the orig hard drive), and rescue shows from a dying hard drive (they’ll all die eventually). You can also watch shows faster than real-time, which I use all the time for news and documentary, and the non-competition parts of reality shows and other things (like BattleBots).
Also, using a TiVo is the same price or cheaper than a cable box. If a cable box is included in your package, the cable card is “free” instead of the cable box. If you would have had a separate fee, the cable card (necessary to allow decoding of channels you subscribe to) would be cheaper than the box price.
They don’t. I have no idea what you’re talking about, since I’ve been using TiVos on Comcast for decades and continue to do so.. and when Cable Cards aren’t supported some day, I’ll cancel Comcast tv (unless there’s some new sort of TiVo to use with some new cable).
Because it doesn’t work that way. If you have an antenna, it has to be set up to know what channels you have in your area (especially now with ATSC abstracting channel numbers away from absolute frequency slots). If you have cable, analog cable channels are basically dead, and you have to get and pair a CableCARD with the unit to get the channels you’re paying for. Different cable systems use different infrastructure, which means different channel lists and different security infrastructure (Motorola uses very different security infrastructure from Cisco/SA equipment).
Unfortunately the allowan
Because it doesn’t work that way. If you have an antenna, it has to be set up to know what channels you have in your area (especially now with ATSC abstracting channel numbers away from absolute frequency slots). If you have cable, analog cable channels are basically dead, and you have to get and pair a CableCARD with the unit to get the channels you’re paying for. Different cable systems use different infrastructure, which means different channel lists and different security infrastructure (Motorola uses very different security infrastructure from Cisco/SA equipment).
Unfortunately the allowance for choice on the cable operator’s part makes it impossible to have a truly “plug and go” experience with any third party’s gear.
You’re pretty much describing a streaming stick (Roku, Amazon Fire stick, chromecast). You pay for premium channels separately (HBO Now, STARZ, etc), and Hulu will get you most network stuff. Netflix and Amazon Prime are great for past seasons of shows and movies (including “on demand” rental). Many networks have free channels (NBC, CW).
It doesn't work so well for live sports (though some have things like MLB Live that you can pay for separately), and the delay is a bit longer (streaming shows are typically released the day after they air, so you can’t typically watch, say, an 8pm show at 10pm
You’re pretty much describing a streaming stick (Roku, Amazon Fire stick, chromecast). You pay for premium channels separately (HBO Now, STARZ, etc), and Hulu will get you most network stuff. Netflix and Amazon Prime are great for past seasons of shows and movies (including “on demand” rental). Many networks have free channels (NBC, CW).
It doesn't work so well for live sports (though some have things like MLB Live that you can pay for separately), and the delay is a bit longer (streaming shows are typically released the day after they air, so you can’t typically watch, say, an 8pm show at 10pm the same night).
Its all so worth it. I saved $90/month by dropping my cable and pay about $30/month for various streaming services, $20 of which I would have anyway. So I am up about $80/month (x ~8 years!).
highly recommend.
It varies by region. The most basic plan includes like 10–15 channels. The most common plan includes around ~125. And the full lineup is around 200+
You can check the exact lineup for your region at:
amazon fire is not supported for.xfi ity streaming app they have been sayong it is in the works but I doubt it Id just go get a 30$ Roku and there you go as they do support the xfinity streaming app whereas there is no actual expected date that the Fire Will offer it as an option but as of right now it is not.
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I would recommend using a cable card in a Tivo box for recording shows and the Tivo box will strip out the commercials.
My setup is I have Spectrum cable and an Apple TV for streaming. Whats brilliant is that all the Spectrum content can be streamed vs over cable. So when I watch Spectrum live I can take advantage of the 4k content as cable only handles 1080P. When I want to record a show I use Tivo. It’s simple and effective.
Check with your local Comcast proviers for specifics in your area - but a general over can be found right on the Comcast website if you had taken the time to check before asking this question on Quora:
No it is part of your cable subscription. You need to have an active cable tv subscription and a cable box for that to work. Sling TV is streaming tv service.
You own the box. Thus you still have all of your recorded programs if you move or cancel cable (but AFAIK, current TiVos are different for cable OR OTA. There used to be a model that worked with either, but it had fewer tuners too).
It is potentially cheaper over the long run. You pay only for a cable card instead of box and dvr fee etc. that likely will be “free” if your package has a cable box included, cheaper if not.
Better UI.
While not officially supported, you can easily expand the internal hard drive size (and potentially copy your previous recordings in the process).
Yes. A TiVo IS the cable box. It has a cable card to let you decode the channels you are supposed to get. (The cable card is free instead of an included box, or cheaper than a separate box fee.). It also has better UI, and you can pay lifetime (of the box), so no extra monthly DVR fee either.
I have a couple of Series 3 Tivos on Comcast. The cablecards are like $1.50 a month. That is less than the $5 a month for the STB (set top box). If they try to sell you the X1 package, tell then, no thanks, as you don’t need it. X1 will force you to rent a STB.
On the old set top boxes, there was a button that said On Demand and it easily took you there. Now you just say On Demand in your voice remote or ask it for a show to see if any free episodes of that show are available to you.
Be aware some shows may be outside of Xfinity On Demand and may count against your data usage as the X1 boxes have functionality just like a Roku and can use Internet apps.
For me, it take a minute to boot, then from there it takes 30 seconds to detect my subscriptions and DVR recordings.
That's how it works actually, for example, Comcast (cable) and DirecTV (Satellite) both provide a DVR, at a cost of course, usually the “cable” box is built in.
Unless I misunderstand the question.
It doesn't take anytime. Unlike non-X1 boxes the guide is not physically stored on your cable box it just connects to the guide.
Comcast’s DVR is called the X1 DVR. As it uses the X1 software platform. Tivo is an optional DVR platform that uses the Tivo OS platform. It requires a cable card from the cable co to work and to pay the monthly Tivo subscription which provides the guide data for Tivo. I have and use a Tivo Edge DVR with Spectrum cable. Comcast had a partnership with Tivo years ago, but that has long ended. The current DVRs are X1 based.
If you're asking whether you can make your TiVo make a permanent recording of something you're watching on Netflix, Hulu, etc, I think the answer is no. But I'm pretty sure attaching a VCR to the TiVo's output would work, albeit in lo-def only. I did have a VCR attached to the output of my old Series 1 TiVo way back in the day.
Perform the following to resolve the issue: Restart your TiVo Stream 4K; Uninstall and reinstall HBO Max application; Reset your TiVo Stream 4K ...
All you have to do is connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to the cable/ant input on your TV and then scan for available local channels that are close enough for your receive.
This is all explained in your TV’s user guide - which I hope you read before using your TV.
Most national service (cable-sat) companies offer out of home streaming of your DVr … in addition to offering shows- movies you can stream or download temporarily to your device. Yes, certain TiVo models offer DVr streaming.
On your tv use the Comcast / Xfinity remote ,press the magic Xfinity button. You should see a menu item, on demand.
TiVo is the best DVR out there. My guess is that your area got the high split upgrade that increased upload speeds on cable modems. Likely a HSC High Split Converter will make your Tivo work again. I am not sure if Comcast is offering HSC. Comcast has its own X1 DVR platform that will record your Xfinity shows.
Comcast X1 DVRs are a quality DVR device with a decent interface and amount of streaming apps. Two disadvantages are the limited storage space on the DVRs hard drive and the cost to rent one and any additional client boxes. TiVo is the best DVR on the market currently. The TiVo interface is the best on on the market today. The commercial skip function is brilliant. Once you buy TiVo minis there is not additional cost besides the TiVo service to run your TiVo equipment. My TiVo Edge has 6 tuners and 2TB of Storage. The Comcast X1 has a max of 1 TB of storage and 5 Tuners. Each client device use
Comcast X1 DVRs are a quality DVR device with a decent interface and amount of streaming apps. Two disadvantages are the limited storage space on the DVRs hard drive and the cost to rent one and any additional client boxes. TiVo is the best DVR on the market currently. The TiVo interface is the best on on the market today. The commercial skip function is brilliant. Once you buy TiVo minis there is not additional cost besides the TiVo service to run your TiVo equipment. My TiVo Edge has 6 tuners and 2TB of Storage. The Comcast X1 has a max of 1 TB of storage and 5 Tuners. Each client device uses 1 Tuner when in active use outside of play back of recordings. Both the X1 and TiVo have whole home DVR functionality. TiVo requires a cable card and the cable companies are trying to get rid of cable cards. When mid and high spit upgrades happens you will need a device called a High Split Converter which replaces the Tuning Adaptor that most cable companies require to use a cable card.
It appears that you can from what I see here...
However, you should call Comcast to verify the channel is available in your area and with your particular (or desired) package. :-)
Have TiVo evolved in the US? Becsue here in Sweden, the boxes are old, doesn't have wifi, can't use any apps and are painfully slow to use. They're being phased out by basically a Chromecast. VoD and streaming have practically killed the need for DVRs.
The TiVo stream is not a dvr.
The Edge is a dvr, so yes of course you can record from premium channels, just like any other channel.
Yes you can get all those channels but you have to select the upper tier level of programs. The base program just carries the basic channels like the big networks and some others.
When it comes to premium programming, Comcast Xfinity has all the above and more. At one time, I was subscribed to everything and it was $249.99 a month for one TV outlet plus Internet.