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You can get an hdmi to cvbs converter at Amazon for about $15-20 and then use the hd menu + apps.
This one for example: Tendak 1080P HDMI to AV 3RCA CVBS Composite Video Audio Converter Adapter Supporting PAL/NTSC with USB Charge Cable for PC Laptop Xbox PS3 TV STB VHS VCR Camera DVD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBQZC4M/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wqSzvb1ZEQSEG
The Roamio Plus automatically sets up the drive when you install it. Buy this drive from Amazon and after installed you should be good to go. https://www.amazon.com/Red-3TB-NAS-Hard-Drive/dp/B008JJLW4M/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wd+red+efrx&qid=1595872656&s=electronics&sr=1-3 Make sure you get the EFRX model. Also, the 3tb is cheaper than the 2tb. Order the TORX tools as well if you dont have any. Per Weaknees you need a T-10 and T-15. It's been years since I did my Roamio so I can't confirm or deny that. Watch a video on how to pop off the case. It's not as easy as previous models.
Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes (25 of which will be fooling around with the case :)
Good Luck
Should have done more research. Sling can integrate your antenna channels in to their service. So you never needed an expensive DVR like the TiVo.
https://www.sling.com/supported-devices/antenna
All you really need is a cheap streaming stick, like the TiVo Stream 4K or Roku.
There is also Amazon Recast which is a DVR and works with Sling and OTA. That's probably the device you should have purchased to do what you tried to do with Edge.
If it's not too late, just return the TiVo and get the right solution for your needs, for a lot less money.
Your TiVo being lifetime is a sunk cost - see if you can drop in a new hard drive and get things working.
Second choice, pick up an HDHomeRun network TV tuner. That will allow you to try a few different DVR front ends. Coming from TiVo, I'm impressed with Channels DVR. I tried Plex but it was more maintenance than I wanted.
If you just want Ethernet, this one works for me and quit a few others. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLLTL7V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_vgmcGbTNA7AVQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you're trying to do more, the chipset that seems to work with the TS4k is the Realtek AX88179. So look for hubs utilizing that chipset.
If you're trying to do more,I think this Docktek one works. I have it at home, but not there to double check it worked. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFD9NPN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_HjmcGbM1KSTHK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Glad to hear all this. I also took advantage of the same offer, but haven't opened the box yet!
- What TiVo did you upgrade from? I have a Premiere I bought in 2010! I can't wait to upgrade.
- Can you tell us more about Plex, what do you use it for? Do you have movies on your computer or something?
- What kind of scenarios can be used with IFTTT? Do you have recipes you like? I did a search here - https://ifttt.com/search/query/tivo Looks interesting.
Watching TV on mobile is gonna be cool. I'm excited about that. Is the quality & speed good?
From what I understand this will work for all eSATA equipped TiVos, and the Western Digital is just pre-configured.
During black friday, tivo has crazy good sales. In 2016 I got a Roamio OTA lifetime refurb for $199. In 2017 they had a similar deal. https://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php?src=SearchBar&q=tivo+roamio&searcharea=deals&searchin=first
KMTTG would be my recommendation. https://sourceforge.net/projects/kmttg/
If it will work with your Direct TV TiVo after you configure the program and add your MAK key, you can use it to download videos, strip the commercials and then re-encode the file as a MP4 file for archival purposes.
No Problem, Glad that it's working great for you. If you are like me, I like to keep copies of what I recorded so I can add them into my Plex Library. I used to have to use filebot to help me with renaming the files, until I discovered that it is possible to have kmttg automatically name the file for you so that Plex will recognize it when you copy the file into the correct folder. Here is the link from the kmttg wiki on file naming that should help you if you want to do the same thing. https://sourceforge.net/p/kmttg/wiki/File_Naming/
and for even more flexibility with downloading your recordings, I recommend kmttg https://sourceforge.net/projects/kmttg/
You can strip commercials and re-encode your files to a unencrypted MP4 file with kmttg. You can also back up your season passes with it too.
KMTTG is as good as it gets. I'm pretty sure KMTTG is the reason so many shows are available on BitTorrent almost instantly--it's super slick and can be totally automated (download, decode, ad cut, and torrent).
I'm not saying that you should torrent, but it's by far the easiest for bulk transfers.
Seriously, KMTTG
More flexible viewing options with apps, streaming devices, etc and seems to have a decent guide system.
Too bad the HD Homerun Prime 6 tuner version got cancelled.... it would have made a Channels setup a perfect Roamio Pro replacement.
I use a computer, the same one that hosts some other items on my internal network. I have it store all the recording on an older Synology though. If I was building a machine just to host this I would look at a Synology 2 or 4 drive system with an Intel processor as that is what is required by the TV Everywhere as noted at https://getchannels.com/docs/getting-started/quick-start-guide/what-is-tv-everywhere/
I use these for added ventilation with our entertainment center gear.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MWH4FL4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sidebar Re: Output 1 ...
> Output 1: Home Phone/Kitchen TV (Non Tivo Connected) Antronix FRA1-1510 Forward/Return amplifier/Splitter to get my home phone to work, One of the two Coax cables goes to power the modem for the home phone, the other for the non-TiVo TV
Reviewing the amplifier specified (Amazon, PDF Datasheet), the above description citing 2 coax connections, to the telephone modem and non-TiVo TV, doesn't make sense since this amplifier is a single in/single out in-line amp.
Also, if it happens that your Basement line is connected via a splitter on the downstream side of this in-line amplifier it would make some sense that you're having trouble making a MoCA connection from the Basement, with both the in-line amp and tuning adapter misconfiguration putting up serious roadblocks.
Well just to put this out for informational purposes.
Amazon is selling a 1tb Roamio OTA VOX w/lifetime for $399.99
Unless your buying a used one from eBay or something; the new Roamio OTA's being sold on Amazon already come with a Lifetime Service ($349.99)
Yesterday I just discovered Amazon Fire TV Recast. I don't know much about it, but it looks like a DVR similar to TiVo. Looks like it's only available for OTA.
In addition I would point out that a desktop PC uses different drives than a DVR. (As do Servers, surveillance recorders, and NAS storage divide, all designed differently)
Using an 'off the shelf' drive can cause continuing subtle problems that you would have you ripping out your hair, never suspecting it's the cheap hard drive you used.
Additionally you can experience drive or data failures. Trust me, you REALLY don't want to lose two years of recordings.
You wouldn't use a Lexus sedan to carry concrete.
If you wish to replace your drive, fine, I have always replaced mine. But be sure to use a drive DESIGNED to record video (called an AV class drive). They have special programming and some hardware changes to properly store video.
Here's one: https://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD40EURX-3-5-Inch-Internal/dp/B00G3YN37Y
Your friend may have used a standard drive, but they will have problems eventually.
Source: Me. I am a factory trained hard drive repair tech (retired). ;-)
You may need a MOCA bridge to connect your ethernet network to your MOCA network: https://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Bridge-Adapter-Streaming-ECB6200TIVO/dp/B07ZLGJQWZ
Depending on your ISP, that may not be needed, though. For example I have Verizon Fios, and I'm able to connect my TiVo Bolt to my TiVo Mini without additional hardware.
No, don't need 7200 rpm. I have this:
Western Digital 3 TB WD AV-GP SATA III Intellipower 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM AV Hard Drive WD30EURX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DXFEQGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1N3fyb5N75509
Works great. Swapped out original, put this in...no problems at all.
I'd recommend going ahead and replacing it now so you don't overheat the insides/hard drive. I just had the fan go out on my Series 3 HD, and got a replacement fan on Amazon from weaknees (well known TiVo parts/service site) in two days.
Installing it tonight in time for The Walking Dead tomorrow. Finished the whole thing in under 30 mins.
I used the Extreme brand of splitters when I did mine and everything has worked great. You can find them on Amazon or ebay at a pretty decent price.
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/EXTREME-DIGITAL-PERFORMANCE-CABLE-SPLITTER/dp/B007YV0UQW
I am just the same. I just moved and am trying to cut the cord and not have cable in the new house. I've had a TiVo for 20 years.
First I got gigabit fiber internet from AT&T which comes with free HBO Max streaming.
All the TVs have FireTV or Roku and streaming is all working well.
That just left OTA network TV programming to handle.
TiVo discontinued the OTA model with 4 tuners. They are only selling a 2 tuner OTA model, which is not enough. The one supplier with the 4 tuner model is weakknees.com but it's 600 bucks which seems a lot. I have also had a lot of problems with buggy TiVo software on the cable Edge this past year.
So I bought a 4 tuner Tablo DVR, which just needs a network and antenna connection. Then any FireTV or Roku device in the house can connect to it on the network to watch live TV or play recordings. There is also an iOS app, and you can watch shows on your laptop using a web interface. There's an Android app, but it's not working for me.
The Tablo it is like a whole house TiVo, but the UI is a lot more basic. I'm not sure if I am ready to recommend it, but it does work.
https://www.amazon.com/Tablo-Quad-OTA-Cord-Cutters/dp/B07PLVF8B7/
This drive worked. Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NGTZWWZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Has to be a CMR drive rather than a SMR unlike other Tivos. That’s a $40 drive with a 15 minute install vs Weaknees $150 kit.
Ugh. I googled what it was and scouted around the house. I found one on a monitor. But the place to go is here. You need to make sure it’s right model. When figure out what right one is, look around house. I found on a computer monitor so was able to test that was indeed the problem. I think it was 2.5a?
Is this the gigabit adapter that worked for you? Along with a USB-C to USB-A adapter? I'm having some issues with some ultra high bitrate 4K BD's streaming (Lord of the Rings, etc). Your post is the only mention of any gigabit adapter on a Stream working.
These are the Amazon adapters that worked for me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYTSN18/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZTBX5LV/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So- I can't even believe this happened. I had the all lights blinking failure on my Roamio OTA/cablecard tivo device. I tried all the adapter/power cords (all 12v) from my tivo mini, from my cable router, the universal power cord, anything I could find 12v. I decided I was going to try to make lemonade and at least use the hard drive as an external one. I order this enclosure case from Amazon to house the internal hard drive and adapt it so it could be used as an external hard drive and it came with a power adapter. I was in the process of setting it up, but realized the adapter as 12V. I was like, damn, I don't want to screw this in again, I am not doing--but something in the back of my brain said try it-so I changed my mind! And my friends it worked! Below is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMX1Y3B?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
I almost didn't do it because I was so tired of trying all of the things I had tried...but I did and it worked!
I paid under $10 and once I hooked up the power adapter the green light was on, a little flash of yellow but none of the other deadly lights!
Yes. Any device with a spinning hard drive should be on a UPS, unless it is so cheap and/or nonconsequential that it doesn't matter if it dies quickly/unexpectedly. Here's an example one for $50.
12V 5A Power Adapter, AC100-240V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KR392XQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
this is the one that I purchased. you should only need 2 amps, but having more available isn't an issue, and probably stresses the electronics doing the power conversion less (?).
This SSD looks pretty sweet for a TIVO. As predicted, it is expensive. I bet the Tivo would rock and roll with that drive though! https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-883-DCT-MZ-7LH960NE-Warranty/dp/B07HCX8P5D/ref=sr\_1\_3?gclid=CjwKCAiA3L6PBhBvEiwAINlJ9PXUgRK9tbkwvAcEHaweaxLXfAY\_fiwINptk3YNHdZQR6oJ-UuLadRoCdHMQAvD\_BwE&hvadid=557513024111&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9026543&...
"First is obviously the annoying ad ..."
OK, the streaming stuff-- I dunno. BUT! for the ads: you want to run Pi-Hole somewhere. I'd suggest coughing up $50 and running it on a dedicated Raspberry PI, but you can fake it with any PC you've got laying around to see if you like it. You can even leave it there if you like, but don't turn it off.
What is DOES is DNS interception to knock out ads and tracking and stuff -- on your entire network, not just the Bolt. (... which is why I bring is up.) It's a slight hassle to setup, but just once, and it's shocking to see how many things want to call home and what-not.
Now it NEED to be up and running all of the time, and the best way to do it is to make your DHCP server point to it as the DNS source. Sounds hard but it's not, especially if you bring it up and manually force one client just to use it as a test.
You can call Tivo Inc. and they'll set the server-side flag to not show ads, but there are people who then 6+ months later suddenly have ads again. This way you've forcing it on your side so the profile doesn't matter. I haven't seen a pre- or post-ad since I installed this, and it also filters out (some) tracking and such for all clients on your network.
Good luck.
Use pi-hole.
It runs as a Linux task, as a docker task, or on a dedicated device such as a Raspberry Pi (which I recommend.) This uses a DNS blocker to block most ads, trackers, and beacons on all devices using DNS since everything uses DNS while connected to your local network. (Doesn't work on your phone while connected to the cell towers.)
The first night it was running I was shocked to see how many devices were calling home and around. And I've only even had one "breakage" over a year like last week actually, when a company I vary rarely deal with used a weird blocked site to download PDFs. Two click to bring up the DNS log, one mouse-over to verify the offending site, one more click to enable that site, and I had the 2 files I needed.
I've heard of people (TivoCommunity) who have called and the ads are gone! And then in 6 months the ads are back! Dunno, didn't even bother calling. It's not supposed to be hard -- you're just supposed to ask them nicely -- but I fixed it on my end with blocking 3 sites. If it ever fails (they switch to IP addresses), THEN I might call them. Probably though, I'll bring up a invisible proxy and block the IP addresses. In a pinch I'll just redirect it and feed it a 0.25s black screen.
They provide me data -- I've even PAID them for it -- and it's up to me on how it actually get used. Good luck!
People who have done this deal in the past report that the old box was not deactivated. In fact, they are able to get the same deal again next time they offer it. See comments in https://slickdeals.net/f/11871435-upgrade-your-existing-lifetime-tivo-for-99-cost-of-bolt-vox
Don't know if it's the same size, but I had the noisy fan issue on my TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB and I ordered these. Not the quietest fans but better than the high pitched whine.
Looks like Simple.TV may be a decent option. A bit cheaper than Tivo - especially if you buy the lifetime subscription. Anyone have any experience with Simple.TV?
As long as it isn't running Lollipop you should be able to install Xposed and then use the root cloak xposed module. That's what I used to get the Softcard (formerly Isis) app working on my rooted phone.
If you want to keep your TiVo AND record those 35 channels, there is no workaround. Comcast is delivering those channels over a medium that is currently incompatible with your TiVo. Yes, TiVo could work out an agreement with Comcast and integrate an IP recording capability, but that will never happen. Comcast has its own DVR and the TiVo user base is so small that there's no financial incentive or consumer push to do so.
Many TiVo users have moved on or are planning to move on to different services or solutions. I recommend figuring out exactly which channels you want to watch and checking out suppose.tv to see if a streaming service would work for you instead of Comcast's TV offering.
Another option is Channels DVR (getchannels.com) that can record TVE (TV Everywhere) streams that Comcast may already provide to you. This is not 100% user-friendly and may not provide the same experience as your TiVo, but if you have a computer, a streaming stick, and some time, you can try it out and see if it works for you.
I've been a TiVo user for almost as long (2001) and I figured it was only a matter of time for TiVo to go under but I hadn't found anything better. A few weeks ago my Roamio died (motherboard) and I realized didn't want to invest in any new TiVo hardware.
I had ditched most of my cable years ago and was only getting local channels over cable (don't get very good antenna reception for OTA) so I could still use my cable based Roamio.
I setup a Locast account and a Channels DVR as a Docker on my Unraid server. They work really great together.
For the front-end I got a new Apple TV and the Channels app works great on there. The interface is pretty close (maybe even better) than the TiVo's and I love having as much storage as I want since it uses my NAS.
I wanted to be able to get Olympic coverage so I signed Up for Hulu w/ Live TV (already had Hulu) and that also works with the Chanels DVR which is great so I don't have to mess with/pay extra for any cloud DVR. So far the setup has been working really well.
Since I'll be able to cancel the local channels on my cable, even after paying monthly for Locast and Channels DVR I'll be coming out ahead.
If you want to stay on Xfinity and have a DVR with all Xfinity channels, you'll have to use the X1 DVR (and pay their monthly fee).
Channels DVR could work on Xfinity by recording TV Everywhere (TVE) streams. But not all channels are available on TVE and it might not be reliable.
Channels DVR + a home NAS + a network Tuner
Channels has a TiVo - like guide / UI
Is an app that can be used on multiple platforms
Has commercial skip
Can record Streaming Cable Networks
CAN RECORD STREAMING CHANNELS.
This gives you almost infinite tuners. Here is a video on it.
All three would cost about the same as a TiVo unit. Just takes extra time to setup. (maybe 2hrs)
Seconding Channels DVR. You need one or more HDHomeRuns, an always-on computer to act as the server, but it doesn't need to be especially powerful. An old laptop with a big USB hard drive works fine. Setup isn't difficult.
You will also need Fire Stick 4ks, Apple TVs and/or Nvidia Shields on the TVs. The FS4ks are the cheapest, they pop up for $25 pretty regularly. Don't get the regular Fire Sticks, they aren't powerful enough. A NVidia shield (box, not tube) can also be the server.
You can activate Picture in Picture on Chrome which makes a resizable floating window . Works great. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2018/07/enable-google-chrome-picture-in-picture
extension cable, chief...cause the design of the built in cable's connector and the spacing of the ports on the back made getting ANYTHING plugged into hdmi 2 difficult at best, and a 'nope not happening' at worst...so the extension cable was a must. narrower profile connector...and I was VERY careful in selecting it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QV3THB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 this was the exact length I needed and is hdcp 2.0 compliant, given its specifications, and the questions I asked the manufacturer.
You best bet is to get a USB 2.0 Hub with a Terminus chipset such as FE 1.1 or NEC chipset. The most common chipset is by VIA (probably used by your UGreen hub) but they are not usually Android compatible. So perhaps only 35% of the USB Hubs on the market will work. You can determine the chipset by running a freeware called ChipGenius but be careful that some versions of the freeware may have a malware signature.
An example of a common USB 2.0 Hub that can be powered which has a Terminus chipset is the SMAYS 'Ethernet Adapter Replacement for TV Stick 4K ... Micro USB OTG Cable HUB with Power'. This is not an ad for them because the ethernet that come with it (chipset RTL8152) is NOT compatible with the TS4K but the USB Hub is compatible. Apparently the FireTV and Chromcast have built in support for that RTL8152 but the Tivo Stream 4k does not.
Edge works. It's cheap right now at $199.99. The device is tiny.
https://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Cable-Streaming-Player-Vision/dp/B07YBT2YVQ/
(Amazon $199.99 sale in effect at time of post, don't flame me if you click this in the future and the sale is over).
Sometimes my one starts playing audio at a veeerrryy sloooow speed, and I have to turn the TV off and on to fix it.
I don't think anybody likes the new interface.
I was pissed that shortcuts we've had since 1999 vanished, like pressing 2 on TiVo homescreen to get ToDo.
I like that the TiVo button sends an HDMI signal to switch the TV to that input. Voice works. Ad-skipping works.
The Edge was on sale at $200 until recently, I think they should have made that the permanent price. You can tell their hardware cost is much reduced these days. Amazon still has it for $285 at time of writing.
https://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Cable-Streaming-Player-Vision/dp/B07YBT2YVQ/
I use this setup as well. You can find plenty of eBay listings for the Actiontec products.
Edit: I personally don’t use the Actiontec... but the same thing basically made by Motorola. Here’s a link on Amazon:
Motorola MOCA Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax, 1,000 Mbps Bonded 2.0 MoCA (Model MM1000) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B077Y3SQXR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7HBN4FMD13ZCNN6HXBD2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is the Teck key one best for getting wired ethernet connectivity for Tivo 4K streams device?
This one works. Although I haven’t tested the speed it says gigabit. Never had any issues streaming. I am also going to try another one from Amazon that includes USB ports.
USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Techkey USB Thunderbolt 3 / Type C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter Compatible for MacBook Pro 2019/2018/2017 Dell XPS ChromeBook Galaxy S9/S8 and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLLTL7V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6H97DAPE9XC4JF7S9SPY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=
This is at least my third bolt. If there's any kind of lightning nearby it gets fried, and passes it along via HDMI to my TV; I lost my Samsung because of it. Now I have one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YYVLAK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
I thought my issue was HD also and I was going to replace it until I realized it happens during live TV also so I thought it was just a bad cable signal.
It does not sit flat, I flipped it over on it's back so it is upside down now with the curved part in the air. The heat sink is from an old motherboard chipset that was going to be recycled. I attached it with some thermal paste that is a bit tacky and sticks when it dries.
You can find heat sinks on Amazon that come with a sticky thermal pad to attach it that will more stable. Like this for example.
Considering the Edge is a much better device than the Bolt, I would buy the AC adapter for it from somewhere else and stick with it. Why spend money on the Bolt at this point? While some don't have issues, historically they are just unreliable. And if you ever leave tivo,you'll get more money selling the Edge than the Bolt.
This adapter works with the Edge according to people on Tivo Community. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5M8Y3S/
You totally can! You MUST use a MoCA POE filter somewhere between the ONT and where it goes into the splitter to go out to the rest of your residence though. Even if your coax is isolated from the outside world, having that filter is what made MoCA work for me everywhere I’ve ever used it.
Here’s the Amazon link...
Filter, MoCA POE Filter for Cable TV Coaxial Networking ONLY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DC8IEE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.wIVDbBHGWF0E
This would be something the Slingbox would handle, but they don't seem to make it anymore.
This device on Amazon is basically the same thing.. Allows you to send a stream out of your parents Internet connection.
Not sure what the issue is but can you try with PVR Live that also supports Hdhomerun and see if it has the same issue? Subreddit: r/PVRLive Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.hedekonsult.pvrlive
Open Beta is now available. I'll make a separate post in the next week with more information to slowly ramp up the exposure. I plan to schedule a few days with a free download promo to thank early adopters for helping out. You can pick it up sooner if you want to contribute to the effort :). Thanks!
If you have TE3 or any of the new TiVO streaming 4k, it would be good to know if it works with that since it's so new. All feedback and ideas are greatly appreciated!
this one some buttons it won’t map but I use the TiVo button for Plex and guide for Channel DVR. I wish I could map the Netflix button but it won’t recognize it.
My antenna has a Digital Amplified HDTV Antenna, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JN6FNZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not sure how good it works? Great reviews though.
What splitter did u get?
Thanks for your input
The MOCA adapter is what you want. Buy this: Actiontec MOCA Adapters
put one at your router, that will push MOCA out across your coax wires. Set your Edge to use MOCA and then set up the Mini (any version) and set it to use MOCA... presto... Tivo's everywhere you have coax.
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So in my house here is the setup:
{Cable Wire} --goes into a splitter--> [Split 1]--goes to MOCA adapter-- [Split 2]--goest to Cable Modem
[CableModem] --via ethernet cable to--> [Ethernet Hub] --via ethernet cable to--> [Moca Adapter]
I hope that made sense.. the cable comes into my offices, gets split; one to the cable modem (to do internet stuff) which has an ethernet hub. The other coax goes to the moca adapter and then it ethernets to that hub.
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this pushes out moca signal across the entire house. Everywhere there is coax, there is moca. Which means you can also take the other Moca adapter and turn any coax port into an ethernet port in your house.
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HOpe that helps.
Not sure if all inputs can be active but what you are looking for is called a QAM. Use that along with an HD Homerun and you should be good. Something like this:
ZeeVee HDbridge HDB2620-NA 2-Channel HD MPEG2 Digital Video Encoder/QAM - 1080 North America https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H8T6BH2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_UQCCFb11YSB8N
Is this the device that works for you? https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adapter-All-New-Chromecast/dp/B01N1X28F1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=UGREEN_Ethernet_Adapter_for_Chromecast&qid=1597684769&sr=8-1
Your link leads to 'page not found'.
I know others are suggesting the Premiere model TiVo.
I wanted to put a 'Shout out' for the Roamio OTA TiVo as another option.
This one comes with the Lifetime/All in service included.
These are what I ordered from Amazon. A pack of five for $12, so I figure even if they don’t last super long, they’re relatively easy to replace. Not the quietest of fans but far preferable to the buzzsaw of a failed OEM fan.
I did also save the original in case I ever want to try going the lubricate and reinstall route.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V1M74CG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ytKoEbQSBSN2G
What pissed me off most about it is that it absolutely won't work because my TiVo is on my wired network, and my phone is on my wireless, which I segregate. Retarded. I actually did force it to work with NAT rules on my firewall, but the app still sucks. This might work for you instead, but I'm still on the old UI, so not sure about hydra: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arantius.tivocommander&hl=en
I had to call Netflix again as the error kept returning. They suggested that I replace my HDMI cables. If this does not help, I should call Tivo and get help with totally resetting the unit. So, I ordered the HDMI cables to replace my 2-3 year HDMI cables installed by the A/V company. Well, this corrected the problem immediately. We can see that the unit changes screens and opens video apps much faster. Evidently, the AV company was using crappy cables.
Here is a link to what I ordered. They were not expensive and they are so much better than I can find locally. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U3I1EW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a Roamio OTA and it's fine. It will take you a day to get used to it. It's $30 on Amazon for a remote with a back button. Well worth IMO it for auto-commercial skip and HDMI-CEC. I had it for 5-6 years and after the initial fumbling around I had to admit it's simply a better interface.
But whatever floats your boat.
This is most likely due to low signal strength on the cable line. That can be caused by splitting the line too many times, having bad coax in your building, or having crappy ends on the coax.
Try installing one of these amplifiers. It boosts downstream signal by 7dB and in my experience makes this kind of problem go away. This should go in your basement or closet where the cable line splits.
What is specifically wrong with your HDMI switch connection? I have my Premiere on this switch and it's been working wonderfully.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGBU3X6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks. Think one of these would help? The setup right now is basically this: the coax line comes in from the street, it goes into a tap splitter which then has an in and out. The in terminal has a POE filter. Not sure which one connects to the Amp then the amp connects to another splitter. One of the wires from that splitter runs about 100-150 feet where it then goes into an actiontec MOCA adapter and then the cable modem.
My thought is to get rid of literally all of that stuff with the above amp since it has 8 outputs and a POE filter built in. Does that make sense?
I have my Tivo and Raspberry Pi going into my xbox through an HDMI Switch. I can switch to the Raspberry Pi with no issues, but if I switch to the Tivo the screen is just dark and nothing comes through. I can switch back to the Raspberry Pi with no issues. This is the switch I am using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GVOVK0/
I don't need 4K or anything like that, but I might try the two port version of the Monoprice Blackbird Pro.
That's probably the wisest thing. They make small "shelf" like stands that would protect the box without adding any significant height. They aren't all that expensive. Something like this.
Well now that I remember it was happening before the swap. But here is the hdd I put in. It was all over the tivo forums as compatible. hdd toshiba
OK, I really tried to do the Dropbox thing but I failed miserably ... and I suck at Reddit formatting, so please excuse me but I appreciate your help and expertise.
POE Filter can be found here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DC8IEE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That is on the line right as it gets into the house.
That goes into an Antronix 3 way splitter 5-1002MHz Model #: CMC2003BH-A Each output shows -5.58dB out
Output 1: Home Phone/Kitchen TV (Non Tivo Connected) Antronix FRA1-1510 Forward/Return amplifier/Splitter to get my home phone to work, One of the two Coax cables goes to power the modem for the home phone, the other for the non-TiVo TV
Output 2: CommScope 2 way splitter Model SV-2G 5-1002MHz one goes to the guest bedroom where we previously had the other Mini and it worked fine (one we moved to basement) and the other goes to the Master Bedroom where a Mini that works fine currently is
Output 3: Same two way splitter as Output 2. One goes to the cable modem I provided details for above and the other goes to the Tuning Adapter Model Cisco STA 1520
Here is a problem ... in doing all of this I realized I can't trace back the coax to the basement one that is having issues, but hopefully with all of the information I have provided maybe some steps can be taken to alleviate that.
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You are correct. I believe it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Roamio-500-DVR-Version/dp/B00EEOSZK0
But as you can see, I can only seem to find it on Amazon through, it looks like, a re-seller. I think of the two, the Bolt and this one, you have to go with the Bolt (faster, more HD space, 4K, etc).
So once the base Roamio's start disappearing, we will be left with the Bolt (for something that accepts both input). Which is fine, I'm just concerned that with the Bolt+ removing this feature, that's the direction they are headed going forward.
Tivo, the product, is great, but man do they want you to spend a ton of dollars. Is their expectation, going forward, that if you want Cable Card I go with the Bolt+ and if I want OTA I go with the Roamio OTA w/ no subscription fees? So spend close to $1K up front? With $150/year subscription fee going forward on the Bolt+?
This is why I'm researching SiliconDust HD HomeRun while I'm in my 15-day "return window". I do have the Bolt, so I can use both input, but I sure wanted 6 tuners and better streaming. And I surely want to figure out a way to not pay $150/year to use something I already bought.
Would something like this fix the problem? My understanding is in addition to it being a cheap splitter, it is also a HDCP stripper.
I have a expensive Gefen 1x2 HDMI splitter on my old TivoHD that is still working. I'm getting a Bolt on Wednesday so I guess I'll find out if that still works.
I don't think you need the Bolt. The Roamio OTA seems would be the best bet. Happens to be on a flash sale at Amazon right now.
one more for you, I have a karaoke business and I use this one to hook up all the TVs
I tried powerline adapters but they didn't work well. They were pretty quick but the signal wasn't stable enough. I ended up using DECA ethernet to coax adapters on both my TiVo and TiVo Mini and they're working well.
I know you want Tivo Mini functionality but the Roamio OTA with Lifetime is on Amazon right now for $300 (http://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Streaming-Product-Lifetime-Service/dp/B0148ZRFVO/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452913415&sr=1-4&keywords=tivo+roamio)
But usually you can get refurbished Tivo minis for $70. Woot just had a sale but they're all sold out.
But to answer your question about MRV with the subscriptionless Roamio OTA, the answer would be a no.
Bolt: http://www.amazon.com/TiVo-500GB-Unified-Entertainment-System/dp/B013X8YI5I/ref=sr_1_2?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1449903771&sr=1-2&keywords=tivo+bolt Its $287.07 right now with a year of service. Consider that 12 months of service is $14.99X12= $179.88 so basically you are paying $287.07-$179.88= $107.19 for the box
don't buy that, the ota tivo is cheaper if you buy from amazon http://www.amazon.com/TiVo-Roamio-Product-Lifetime-Service/dp/B0148ZRFVO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443913441&sr=8-2&keywords=roamio+ota
$300 with lifetime service.
It's back on amazon now - which has me perplexed. roamio or bolt. same price for the first year. $15 a month after that.
Okay, I think I got it...
If I'm understanding things correctly, the moca adapter just makes it so that the coax can be converted to an ethernet cable (in basic terms). And since, my home office and the entertainment center components can't take coax cables (Except for the tivo), I'd need one for each of those rooms so that they output internet via ethernet cables.
- So, it's looking like for the master bedroom I'd just have the coax go into the mini.
- For the office and family room, I'd have coax go into 2 of these devices (one in each room). This looks like a moca adapter with multiple ports, avoiding the need for a switch? http://www.amazon.com/ACTIONTEC-Theater-Network-Adapter-ECB3500T01/dp/B00CZ6WC3A/ref=sr_1_15?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1444869390&sr=1-15&keywords=coax+network+adapter)
And if you're gonna use MoCa; use a filter like this: http://www.amazon.com/Filter-MoCA-Cable-Coaxial-Networking/dp/B00DC8IEE6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442282133&sr=8-1&keywords=moca+filter
edit: Not sure why I got downvoted for this. A MOCA filter was the only way I got my MoCa network to even function. It was the one change I made that got my TiVo Mini working with my Roamio.
not sure the problem is the tv or the TiVo. does your tv has a VGA input, and do you have a speaker? if yes, have a try on this product: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00P6GSL54 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P6GSL54, connect the vga to your tv, and audio to your speaker
I'm looking at that, I live in a condo and can't have anything on the outside!
I used a Logitech Harmony 650 when my series 1 DTivo's remote died. It can control up to six devices and is very programmable but costs ~$50.
You can get an actual TiVo remote for ~$15-20 and the premium keyboard remote for ~$40.
Is it worth looking for a bargain brand?
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A series 2 box with a USB port on it can utilize a usb-ethernet adapter like this one, the series 2 box I have worked with it just fine.