When you upgraded to Roamio Pro, did you get rid of your older model Tivos. If I network the older models, do I still need cable cards for each Tivo.
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I am new to TiVo, so my install was not an upgrade. I needed one Comcast provided cable card for my Roamio Pro DVR. I then ran an ethernet cable from my Apple modem to my Roamio Pro DVR to establish a MoCa network. TiVo minis are then used in additional rooms to access the Roamio Pro via the MoCa network. With a MoCa network established, simple as connecting the coax to the mini, HDMI to the TVs.
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The Roamio Pro was my first TiVo box. I use a Roamio Mini in the bedroom, which does not require an additional cable card, but I can watch anything on the Roamio Pro through it. I believe that if you have all your TiVos connected to your home network, they will be able to share program information from a single box with a cable card. Check the TiVo user forums for other opinions.
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I kept my Tivo's when I upgraded. I have 3 running at the same time, each in a different room in the house. I can access one from the other, and transfer shows between them but each unit needs to have its own cable card. I hope this helps
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I kept one, still needs it's own cable card and monthly service. If you just want to network them, you don't need a cable card but I think you still need the monthly service.
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I sold one Premiere on Ebay and I am in the process of selling the other as well. They can see each other but you still need a card in each TIVO if you stick with a Premiere. I got the mini to replace the Premieres which does not need a card, but you need a hard wire or MOCA connection for a mini to work.
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Sorry, my previous Tivos were the original Phillips (2000) followed by a Sony (2002). They have been sitting in a closet since HD TV became accessible. If I were going to network to another TV I would get a Tivo Mini, however, I can watch anything on the Roamio Pro via an iPad. I could not find anything specific on the Tivo site about using older Tivos as a Mini for the Roamio Pro.
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No, the Premiere XL tivos have to be connected to a cable source ( or Fios ). They do not have antenna inputs like older models used to.
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I have the C00240 slide from my old S3 and it was terrible with the Roamio Pro until I used an extension cable to move the "dongle" to the side of the Roamio Pro. The difference is night and day. It works first time every time from each corner of the house, front porch, back porch, and even the garage. When the dongle was plugged directly into the back of the Roamio Pro, the remote was nearly useless. So give that a try before you fork over $40 for a new remote.
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You must get a cable card from your cable provider, AND the cable card must be a newer software version. As a matter of fact, our cable provider had to order new cable cards because we were not the first customers whose new Tivos did not work at all - absolutely no channels were viewable. Once you have a compatible cable card, this model is supposed to operate fine without digital cable, but I cannot yet verify this. We only got notice today that our up-to-date cable card should be available for pickup by the end of this week.
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i have the tivo roamio with ota antenna support and tivo mini. all 4 tuners can be used to record on the roamio. The mini dynamically takes away one tuner when using it.
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Neither. The mini uses MOCA or Ethernet. The Roamio can create a MOCA network which will give you high speed over your existing coax line if you don't have Ethernet in the room where the Mini will be. See this review for more: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/11/tivo-mini-review/
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The Roamio works with digital cable with a cable card your rent from your cable company. If by "standard cable" you mean old style analog cable then no it does not work with analog cable.
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Yes. The Roamio is like a whole house dvr, costing from $9 to $20/month and the mini is like a cable box, costing $4 to $6/month. Or you may purchase lifetime service from Tivo, and be ahead after 30 months or so on each.
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whatever tivo you have it will record anything HD or not but you always have to have a subscription to tivo I had a lifetime membership which was not cheap but in the end because my tivo still works was the best buy. For my new Roameo I got a lifetime membership
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I am not familiar with MOCA, but yes I believe the Stream has to be hardwired to your Ethernet network. I do not believe that the Roamio has to be hardwired. I believe it can use wifi. It may need a wifi adapter for that, like oder TiVo's do. I don't have a Roamio. My Stream is Ethernet hardwired to an Ethernet switch near my Router. My four TiVo's are Ethernet connected to my Ethernet network. Works great.
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Yes, with a TiVo Roamio OTA the TiVo Stream works great in or outside the house. After installing the TiVo app on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad), during the setup process (Settings --> Setup) make sure to select "Set up in-home streaming" and "Set up out-of-home streaming". Be sure to setup out-of-home streaming while your device is connected to your home network (i.e. the network to which the TiVo Stream is connected).I like streaming with the TiVo Stream using my computer by accessing TiVo Online in a web browser but the app is much better in quality and dependability. I haven't had any trouble with streaming broadcast network shows (e.g. from CBS). Yes, with a TiVo Roamio OTA the TiVo Stream works great in or outside the house. After installing the TiVo app on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad), during the setup process (Settings --> Setup) make sure to select "Set up in-home streaming" and "Set up out-of-home streaming". Be sure to setup out-of-home streaming while your device is connected to your home network (i.e. the network to which the TiVo Stream is connected).I like streaming with the TiVo Stream using my computer by accessing TiVo Online in a web browser but the app is much better... » Read More Yes, with a TiVo Roamio OTA the TiVo Stream works great in or outside the house. After installing the TiVo app on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad), during the setup process (Settings --> Setup) make sure to select "Set up in-home streaming" and "Set up out-of-home streaming". Be sure to setup out-of-home streaming while your device is connected to your home network (i.e. the network to which the TiVo Stream is connected).I like streaming with the TiVo Stream using my computer by accessing TiVo Online in a web browser but the app is much better in quality and dependability. I haven't had any trouble with streaming broadcast network shows (e.g. from CBS). « Show Less
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I have a series 3 hd and time warner. You need to have tw insert a cable card into the tivon then you get rid of the cable box, they also giuve you a tuner adapter for free, the card is abotu 2 bucks compared to the 8 for the cable box. My tivo remote works for tv, cable and tivo
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I highly recommend lifetime service, as it will always eventually pay for itself. Either plan you choose for service, you can set it up when you purchase the device, or simply sign up for service on Tivo.com once you get the machine. You can then choose exactly which plan you want on the website. Tivo makes it very easy for you. You will also need a cable card from your cable company, but that should be a small one time fee for the card, and not a monthly rental fee.
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From your cable company you get their digital tier and that's it! Don't get any of their equipment except for one cable card, some cable companies also have a cable tuner that goes with it (Time Warner, maybe others). From Tivo you can either go monthly for their service or get a lifetime subscription. I like the lifetime subscription since you pay once and then never get another bill from them again. Oh lifetime is lifetime of the unit not you! The only thing you can't do with the Tivo is request anything on demand. So pay per view or anything like that won't work. You can get your premium channels from your cable company like HBO, Sports etc, anything that is just a channel where you don't have to click to watch. If you want the best out of the Roamio I would suggest you have ethernet wired to all your locations, just my thoughts on it, but then I was already wired that way so that's the setup I went with. ENJOY!!!!
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I just got a 199 offer on my roamio hd or 9.99 per month. keep in mind the lifetime is not transferrable; once your TiVo dies, it would cost you 149 to get a refurbed replacement.
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I have two SERIES 3 and considered cost. We like to record several show during prime time, the Roamio made it possible. The 3TB upgrade in recording space alone was well worth it.
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I have the Tivo Premiere XL4 dvr. The XL4 and mini work together through wi-fi home network. I am sure it's the same with Roamio. Good luck