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Using this guide
Thank you for choosing a high-definition TiVo Roamio
™
(four-
tuner TiVo Roamio, Roamio OTA, Roamio Plus, or Roamio Pro)
DVR.
Unless otherwise noted, features described in this guide apply to
all four DVR models (four-tuner TiVo Roamio, Roamio OTA,
Roamio Plus, and Roamio Pro). We’ll use the term “TiVo Roamio”
when we talk about all four models at once. Features that are
available only on particular models will be noted.
Getting started
1. Activate the TiVo® service. The TiVo service is what
makes your TiVo Roamio smart. It includes everything from
your show listings to OnePass and WishList
®
searches. If you
haven’t yet activated your TiVo service, visit
tivo.com/
activate or call 1-877-367-8486.
TiVo service is required and is sold separately. No
functionality is represented or should be expected without a
paid subscription to the TiVo service.
2. Connect your TiVo Roamio. Use the Start Here poster to
connect the TiVo Roamio to your TV programming source,
your home network, and your television.
3. Complete Guided Setup. After connecting your TiVo
Roamio, follow the steps in on-screen Guided Setup. This
configures the TiVo Roamio for your home, and ensures you
have the latest product updates.
4. Take a tour! Once you’re done with Guided Setup, the Quick
tours in Chapter 1 of this guide will introduce you to the
great things you can do with your TiVo box.
5. Visit tivo.com/howto For the latest information on how to
use the features of your TiVo Roamio (including new features
as they become available), visit
tivo.com/howto.
Basic terms
When we talk about the TiVo service, here are some terms you
should know:
Live TV. If you’re watching a show as it’s being broadcast,
you’re watching live TV. You can pause live TV for up to 30
minutes. When you resume watching, you’re “behind” live
TV. (You can always get to live TV by pressing the LIVE TV
button on your remote).
Streaming. With the TiVo Roamio, you can stream shows
from sources like Amazon, Netflix, and your cable company’s
video on demand service (if available). You can also stream
recordings to or from another TiVo DVR in your network.
Host. When your TiVo Roamio streams shows to another TiVo
DVR, your Roamio is a “host.”
Client. TiVo DVR receiving streaming shows is the “client.”
Your TiVo Roamio can be a client, too! When you stream