Can I use my Tivo as an Audio Receiver?

Hook up Tivo through Dish Network?

• My apartment complex forced us to get Dish Network. I have had Tivo for about 2 years now and simply want to hook it up through the Dish Network receiver. So I ordered the serial cable from Tivo. Of course, the end that is supposed to go into to the Dish Network receiver is not right (the prong piece with the wires, not the single input side). Is the only other way to use the Tivo IR setup (which I heard is super slow). I just want to use all of my fabulous Tivo features while changing the channel on the satellite. (oh and please don't tell me to get a Dish Network DVR, it is NOT the same; you would understand if you had Tivo).

• Answer:

  Series2 DVRs and Series2 DT DVRs are compatible with Dish Network receivers that support IR control; however, the Series2 DT DVR only has single tuner functionality when it is set up with satellite input. Looks like IR is the only way. You might want to check the TiVo forums to see if any other users have suggestions. http://customersupport.tivo.com/SearchResult.aspx?searchText=dish%20network&ResultsPerPage=5&MaxResults=24&PageNumber=1