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TiVo Roamio OTA 1 TB DVR - With No Monthly Service Fees - Digital Video Recorder and Streaming Media Player

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  • Compatible only with HDTV Antennas. Does not work with cable or satellite TV. No monthly TiVo service fee required.
  • Record four shows at once and up to 150 hours of HD programming. Pause, rewind and record free HD programming.
  • SkipMode skips entire commercial breaks of recorded shows at the press of a button. QuickMode speeds through recorded and buffered shows 30% faster, with pitch-corrected audio.
  • Searches TV and streaming content simultaneously. Integrates access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, VUDU and more.
  • Over-the-air reception varies widely by location, and is affected by surroundings, distance from transmitter, terrain, and availability of local channels.Power: 12V
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  • Roamio DVR^IR/RF Remote^HDMI Cable^Quick Start Guide
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    From the manufacturer

    How does TiVo Roamio OTA make the HD antenna experience better?

    When you plug an HD antenna feed directly into your TV, you can watch live TV. But that’s it. You can’t pause, rewind or record. You can’t see what’s on tonight, or next week. If you’re out, you miss the shows you like to watch. TiVo Roamio OTA gives you a two-week program guide so you see what’s coming up. Plus all the control features you could ever want, and some—like SkipMode and QuickMode—you won’t ever want to give up. TiVo Roamio OTA will satisfy even the biggest family’s entertainment appetite. It records up to four shows at once and provides up to 1 TB of recording capacity—enough for roughly 150 hours of gloriously uncompressed HD programming(2). Need even more room? Add an external hard drive or a TiVo-ready NETGEAR ReadyNAS, and record to your heart’s content. It’ll feel like a pricey, premium experience…but without the nagging monthly subscription fee.

    Leap commercial breaks in a single bound.

    TiVo BOLT introduces the world to the speed and convenience of skipping entire commercial breaks at the press of a single button.(3) SkipMode transports you past these interruptions and back to your recorded show in an instant. It’s fast-forward perfected. Now you get to watch only what you want, and skip over the stuff you don’t.

    Comfortably speed through your shows.

    Life is short, and sometimes you just want to make the world go faster. That’s why we’ve added QuickMode. Watch recorded shows 30% faster—without the audio getting squirrely on you. QuickMode’s pitch-corrected audio lets you comfortably speed through slow-moving programs like news, sports and overly long award shows. It’s a great way to catch up when you’re pressed for time.

    Watch on every TV without added service fees.

    TiVo Mini is the all-purpose companion to your TiVo BOLT. Delivering Tru Multi Room control, TiVo Mini gives you the exact same TiVo experience on additional TVs in your home(5), including access to streaming content from Amazon Prime, Netflix and more.(4) Plus, you get all your favorite TiVo controls, like SkipMode, QuickMode, pause and rewind. Best of all, each TiVo Mini you add in your house requires no additional service fee.

    TiVo Roamio OTA TiVo BOLT 500 GB TiVo BOLT 1000 GB TiVo BOLT+
    Customer Reviews
    4.1 out of 5 stars
    1,320
    3.8 out of 5 stars
    1,080
    3.5 out of 5 stars
    407
    3.2 out of 5 stars
    273
    TV source HD antenna only cable or antenna cable or antenna cable only
    4K Ultra High Definition 1080p
    Recording capactiy up to 150 hours up to 75 hours up to 150 hours up to 450 hours
    Simultaneous recordings 4 shows 4 shows 4 shows 6 shows
    Multi-room compatibility with TiVo Mini Ethernet or MoCA (MoCA requires TiVo Bridge) Ethernet or built-in MoCA Ethernet or built-in MoCA Ethernet or built-in MoCA
    Access to streaming apps Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and more Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and more Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and more Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and more
    Out-of-home streaming not available
    TiVo service required service included at no additional charge monthly, annual or all-in service pricing options available monthly, annual or all-in service pricing options available monthly, annual or all-in service pricing options available

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    1,320 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup and value of the tuner. They mention that the interface is pretty easy to use and set up a recording is easy. They are also happy with the skip function. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, wifi, and recording.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    336 customers mention272 positive64 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup. For example, they say the interface is pretty easy to use and figure out, the setup was super easy, and the process was very easy with Amazon. They also say it's easy to set up a recording and get the TiVo to keep recording the shows they want. The menu has good instructions and there's no steep learning curve. Registration and setup went off without a hitch, and you get a very nice guide that reads ahead.

    "...It is so easy to set up a recording and get the TiVo to keep recording the shows I like...." Read more

    "...The Guide moves swiftly and is very intuitive, and OTA channels pop up without a delay when going channel to channel...." Read more

    "...I like the device a lot overall. The user interface is decent (could be better, could be worse), and it supports a decent variety of streaming..." Read more

    "...The TiVo interface is also a lot better than the majority of poor cable company DVRs I've used in the past but it does take some time getting used..." Read more

    212 customers mention151 positive61 negative

    Customers like the value of the OTA Roamio. They mention that it does a wonderful job at a very reasonable price, has no monthly bills to worry about, and has no subscription fees for the TV guides. Some say that the included lifetime service is reasonable.

    "...a DVR, but you get a lot of features for your money and there are no monthly fees...." Read more

    "...no subscription' in my TiVo account, however since this unit comes with NO MONTHLY fee (it's all included) there was no need to add a credit card to..." Read more

    "TiVo Roamio OTA 1 TB DVR - With No Monthly Service Fees - Digital Video Recorder and Streaming... :I haven't had a TV for 20 years...." Read more

    "...So far, my return on investment is disappointingly low and I am NOT happy...." Read more

    89 customers mention89 positive0 negative

    Customers like the skip function of the tuner. They say it's simple to use, and has a button to automatically skip commercials. They also appreciate the clarity and quality of the video. Customers also mention that the on-screen TV guide is great, and the 30 second skip button makes commercials less annoying.

    "...you have recordings you can fast forward through them, rewind, skip commercials, or watch them at 30% faster speed...." Read more

    "...I especially love the ability to automatically skip commercials...." Read more

    "...but the interface, guide, automatically scheduled recordings, commercial skipping, etc just made this the clear choice...." Read more

    "...5. The Commercial Skip button is the greatest thing ever! I was skeptical about how well this would work, but it's perfect every time so far...." Read more

    437 customers mention302 positive135 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the tuner. Some mention that it works well, is pleased with its performance, and has familiar functionality. However, others say that it stopped working, won't automatically restart itself after an OS update, and experiences glitches that continue to happen.

    "...This device does all these things very well and I'm pleased with its performance. I also love that this one comes with NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE!..." Read more

    "...Once set-up this thing is absolutely incredible!..." Read more

    "...It won't automatically restart itself after an OS update for some reason and it will stop recording shows until it is restarted...." Read more

    "...1. Menu's and Guide are SUPER FAST2. The Season Pass function works well and lets you search for shows that don't currently show up in your 2-..." Read more

    175 customers mention92 positive83 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the tuner. Some mention that it has very high quality tuners, it's a solid device, and reliable. However, others say that the first update froze the unit and they missed 3 quarters of a NFL playoff game.

    "...Fortunately, the updates don't occur too often. There has only been one update so far...." Read more

    "...Now...tonight, I received the replacement refurb unit and it's DOA. I plug it in and it does almost nothing...." Read more

    "This is an over the air only box and has very high quality tuners, better than the TV...." Read more

    "...Comparison to other OTA solutions.- Hardware build quality.- Device failure (dead power supply).- Limited warranty period.-..." Read more

    163 customers mention59 positive104 negative

    Customers are mixed about the wifi. Some mention that the streaming capabilities suit their needs, and the Netflix and Amazon video apps are great. However, others say that they have problems with WiFi connectivity and the setup requires tech support. They also mention that it frequently loses the connection to the program after viewing Hulu commercials.

    "...Plex App failure to communicate with Plex Server...." Read more

    "...decent (could be better, could be worse), and it supports a decent variety of streaming services very well...." Read more

    "...That processes takes up to 10 minutes to time-out because it can't connect and there's nothing you can do to stop it...." Read more

    "...Cons: Problematic WiFi connectivity; problematic setup requiring tech support assistance; limited selection of streaming media apps; SLOOOOOW boot..." Read more

    133 customers mention83 positive50 negative

    Customers are mixed about the recording of the tuner. Some mention that it allows them to record and playback 6 shows at once, while others say that it stops recording shows until it is restarted. Some say that the software thinks the correct channel is not available. Overall, opinions are mixed and depend on individual preferences.

    "...priced in the $250-$300 range- but the interface, guide, automatically scheduled recordings, commercial skipping, etc just made this the clear..." Read more

    "...restart itself after an OS update for some reason and it will stop recording shows until it is restarted...." Read more

    "...3. You can record 4 shows at once!4...." Read more

    "...I also like that I can have it record shows with key words...." Read more

    99 customers mention11 positive88 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the tuner. They mention that the fan is loud enough that they can hear it laying in bed at night. Some say that the device started making a loud buzzing sound after one week. They also say that it makes a cheap clicking/clunking sound. Some customers also mention that it's different than Netflix or standard OTA, and that the sound is different than the original.

    "...In the end, the sound started cutting out so I decided it was time for an upgrade. I'm glad I did. The TiVo Roamio OTA DVR is awesome!..." Read more

    "...repackaged and upon taking it out of the box there was a rattle like a screw was loose in inside the device...." Read more

    "...The device itself has a noisy fan and feels sluggish compared to the Roku 3 I was using prior to getting the TiVo Roamio...." Read more

    "...7. Whirling sound - this device makes some light noise (like an old desktop computer) and is always on...." Read more

    Zippy interface, no loss of OTA channels
    4 Stars
    Zippy interface, no loss of OTA channels
    After ordering my first TiVo Roamio OTA from the Amazon Warehouse I was disappointed. It was repackaged and upon taking it out of the box there was a rattle like a screw was loose in inside the device. I then tried to register it online and it said it had already been registered. I returned it, and debated whether or not to reorder.A week or so later I noted a "like new" in the Warehouse listing s and ordered yet again with fingers crossed. It arrived two days ago and while the original box was crushed on the corners (why they don't put it inside another box and pad it I don't understand...) the product was indeed "like new" inside.---------------------------------------------UNBOXING: AThe setup guide, remote with (2) AA batteries, power cord and TiVo unit were all neatly and securely packaged inside the original box. The TiVo had no scratches, scuffs or rattles, so I figured I was good to go. Everything was there and in its original packaging there was no movement of the Roamio, protecting it from damage.I immediately noted the TP number on the back of the unit and went to TiVo's website to activate the service.-------------------------------------------------SERVICE ACTIVATION: BYou can call or go online to activate your TiVo service, but it's going to take some time before you can use your device.Since I've never been a TiVo user I had to register on the site first, then I was able to activate my Roamio OTA by putting in the serial number. I was told it registered successfully and that it would take up to 24 hours to register. I decided to do other things for a day and come back online to see if registration was complete prior to attempting setup.It took about 16 hours for TiVo to complete the registration process. I was a bit confused to see 'no subscription' in my TiVo account, however since this unit comes with NO MONTHLY fee (it's all included) there was no need to add a credit card to the account.------------------------------------------------EASE OF SETUP: B+The included Setup Guide can be found online at the TiVo website if your box didn't ship with one inside. I loved the simple directions! Anyone could set this thing up with relative ease.I was a bit concerned that I would have a struggle using this device going through my Sony AV receiver (with 7 speakers hooked up to it, I use it instead of the TV's sound system....). Thankfully it went off without a hitch and worked fine, but I can't use the TiVo remote function for volume control - I have to use the AV receiver controller.The toughest part of setup was getting the updates and waiting for the TiVo to accurately nab over air channels and populate the onscreen menu. This process took about 1.5 hours for me to complete with 3 updates of the system finally concluding in showing me an onscreen guide.When you go through the guided setup you enter your zip code, and based upon that info the Roamio OTA looks for channels. The TiVo found 21 channels in my area (I know I get 14 clearly). After finding all the channels the device locks them into its setup info. Unfortunately that means you'll see even those that have no picture when you go through channels.To fix that you have to go into Settings - Channels and uncheck the channels you don't want in your Guide. You will also have to go to My Channels and uncheck 'All' - choose movies or similar - and the Guide will eventually condense to show you only the checked channels. I found the 14 I wanted by checking signal strengths (also in Settings) and making sure they were all there.I hooked up my Mohu Curve 50 TV Antenna, Indoor, Amplified, 50 Mile Range, Modern Design, Tabletop, Paintable, 4K-Ready HDTV, 16 Foot Detachable Cable, Premium Materials for Performance, Includes Stand, MH-110567 to the back of the TiVo without powering it up (it's AC powered) and did a channel scan. It gained all my channels even without a boost! Then I plugged it in and got the same result. The pairing of the two devices was seamless and works very well.-------------------------------------------------USING THE ROAMIO OTA: A-On the one hand, my experience of using the Roamio OTA is better than expected I'd forgotten how much I missed having a snappy interface to view TV programming. The Guide moves swiftly and is very intuitive, and OTA channels pop up without a delay when going channel to channel. I love being able to search the Guide and still watch TV in the preview box.The remote is well laid out and the only thing it's lacking is a backlight for my aging eyes! Even having not used a TiVo remote before, within a couple of hours I was using it with ease - not even having to look down at it to navigate.Setting up recordings of programs within the guide is easy, but it would be great if there was something in the box that indicated a step-by-step way to do it. I found the TiVo website and YouTube to be helpful, as well as the TiVo forum.I was able to easily add my Hulu, Netflix and Amazon account information, and all of the services launched with minimal lag time. It's very much like using a Roku or similar device in that way, but you can search for programming via the TiVo guide which is helpful. You do have to be careful if you are an Amazon Prime member to take note of Prime versus regular Amazon Video offerings, as it would be easy to click a paid one.NOTE: There's also "Movies" which appear to be bundled. FYI... you pay for these. You'd have to purchase with a credit card on your account though, so it should be easy to avoid.I like that I can add additional storage to the device, however for my purposes I think the generous 1TB drive (recording up to 25 shows before overwriting them) should be enough. 150 hours of saved programming is something I'll never get through anyway.Speaking of recorded programs, be sure to go into Settings to start your recordings a minute or so early to not get them cut off. (If this is important to you.) The time is set via the internet.Once you have recordings you can fast forward through them, rewind, skip commercials, or watch them at 30% faster speed. All good things and another great reason for cordcutters to get this device.When not using the TiVo it automatically goes into Standby mode after 4 hours of non-use. You can change this in Settings to a shorter time if you like, or manually set it into Standby by pushing a button on your remote. It wakes the same way - a button push - very easy. Standby should theoretically extend the life of your TiVo by not having the hard drive spinning all the time.Heat from the device was minimal, and the remote was responsive even if it wasn't in the direct line of site of the Tivo box. You can easily put it on a shelf or behind the TV and still have it work well.----------------------------------------------------------FINAL THOUGHTS:The main reason I purchased the TiVo Roamio OTA was to have an onscreen Guide for my husband to easily follow (he's not a techie type...) and for me to be able to record OTA shows while still being able to view Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime content. This device does all these things very well and I'm pleased with its performance. I also love that this one comes with NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE! (If it had, I wouldn't own it.) Now I just cross my fingers that this thing has a long life to make up for the relatively high start-up cost.What I wish was better (and may be with time...) is the limited number of apps available don't include HBO Now or Sling TV. Maybe, just maybe, they'll give them to us for Christmas? I'm forever hopeful. (I can access Showtime via my Hulu app and maybe Amazon is the key for the others eventually. Time will tell.) . For now I've still got my Roku attached to my TV for those things and Crackle which I also enjoy. It means changing a HDMI input on my TV and not having that integrated into the Guide, but at least I still have them as options.Another thing I wish was better - sometimes live TV video is not synced accurately with the audio. The mouth movement doesn't match what you hear. I'll have to troubleshoot it a bit more as it may be something related to bringing the audio through the AV receiver versus a direct connection.On the upside, I was able to still get all the same OTA channels I had before (all major networks in HD) without the TiVo in the mix without a loss of signal strength. I didn't gain any channels, but that wasn't expected. I was a little worried that there would be a loss of channels (as some reviewers have experienced), but thankfully that didn't happen.I've not regretted cutting the cord with cable several years ago, and thought I was doing just fine without this device, but I can see now that this cordcutter's experience just got a bit better thanks to the TiVo Roamio OTA.I would recommend it to others who are looking for a cable-like experience with the ability to record shows, without the cost of cable TV service or a monthly subscription fee.----------------------------------------------------10/13/16 - VUDU just started offering FREE movies! You can sign up on the VUDU site for an account and then login to VUDU on the TiVo to access this free content. Over 240 movies in SD and HD - everything from kids movies to scary stuff. Obviously most of it is older, but still some good ones like "Point Break" (the older one), "True Grit" (the newer one) and others.A nice bit of extra for TiVo Roamio OTA users who don't want to pay for streaming services, but want additional content to supplement their over air programming.----------------------------------------------------
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Does what it claims
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Device but too expensive
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent assist in cutting the cord
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Amazon’s return policy is very good.
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