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Finding & managing shows
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Finding & recording shows
You can find shows to watch or record by searching, browsing, or asking for
recommendations!
Searching for shows (and more!)
Search by show title, episode title, show description, or person name (actor, director, etc.).
The TiVo service searches upcoming TV shows and movies, streaming videos (from sources
like Hulu Plus, Netflix, and Amazon), and video on demand from your cable provider (if
available) all at the same time. You can even search for a particular channel by its network
name or call sign (e.g., NBC or ESPN).
1. From the TiVo Central
®
screen, select ‘Find TV, Movies, & Videos,’ then choose
‘Search.’
2. Use the letter grid to spell out the title, person, or word you’re looking for. Press the
arrow buttons to move around, then press SELECT on each letter you want. As you
select letters, a list of possible matches sorted by popularity appears on the right. For
example, if you enter the letters HOW, you might see matches for the TV show “How I
Met Your Mother,” the video on demand movie “How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days,” and
the director Ron Howard. Results are sorted by popularity, with better matches higher in
the list.
3. Keep selecting letters until you see what you’re searching for. If you make a mistake, you
can press CLEAR to erase everything, or REWIND to erase one letter at a time. Insert
a space by pressing FAST FORWARD .
4. Use the RIGHT arrow to highlight the show or person name, and press SELECT to view
the information screen.
5. For a show, select ‘Get this show’ to record the next showing or to set up a OnePass.
From the information screen, you can also view upcoming episodes or an episode
guide, learn more about cast members, and access bonus features!
Press the button on your
remote to filter the type of
shows displayed in your results:
choose from 'All,' 'Available,'
and 'Free.'