If I already own a TiVo box to use it on my local HD channels using a antenna do I need a TiVo Subscription
1340379
You can Not use a Tivo box WITHOUT a Tivo subscription. also, the Series 2 is not HD compatible... just an FYI. Tivo customer service are very helpful with any Q & A as well. I own four and have been a customer for 8 years. just upgraded to HD TiVo boxes and did away with my Series 2 ones.
1340380
I don't know! I guess you'd have to call them to ask..... They are very nice. Call this number - 1-877-367-8486. Good luck!
1340381
Yeah, unless you're willing to hack into the box, which requires access to a Linux-equipped computer and a script that "tells" the box that it's already checked the mothership recently. (The script is available online.)
1340382
Yes, i tried it before with cable and an antanae and it doesnt work. I har that if yo have an older tivo and i mean a rellyNo, it wont work. They block it somehow
1340383
You can use it like an old VCR -- record by times etc... But the guide (show listings) will be empty. Also -- if it is a Series 2 the HD will not look great as the TiVo does not support HD.
1561863
I'm not sure. It would make sense to get the HD antenna & receiver. If you ask Dish HD will be free.
738660
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
78346
No, it's used for recording HD TV channels Over The Air (OTA), not cable or satellite subscription services, so no subscription required. A guide channel is normally provided by a subscription service so I don't think it will work with it unless it's OTA. Went back and checked source function and there are other modes other than OTA so it probably will record video from subscription set top boxes as well.
1406748
If you have both a directv dvr and TiVo then yes. Cheaper to have only one or the other . Have you seen new monster TiVo? Expensive but huge dvr capacity!
65189
No you can't use your Tivo without service. It won't get TV listings, won't download any programs, or anything else.
2231726
Your system is set up through your box and programming. What local channels you get will be part of that programming and this tripod will have no bearing on what you can see. If you currently have a P.R. local channel you will get it no matter where you set your system up as long as your dish can "see" the satellites you are connected to.
78347
No subscription is needed. This device is largely for people like myself who get their signal over the air. 21 channels and no monthly fee. We look up the TV schedule on line.
1550481
You need a box for all HD service, some charge for HD some don t check with your cable company
1004524
yes. you will only get channels provided by your basic cable subscription. to take full advantage of this device you need to subscribe for internet speed through your cable provider. then you will have an abundance of options to watch.
1733399
Yes you will need a digital converter box & you won't get as many channels with this antenna as you do with Comcast. It's really not worth the money.
1639720
For what the device physically does, it wouldn't need a subscription. It records whatever comes through the antenna (digital antenna or cable). But because TiVo would like to continue to make money off people every month, it's built in software that actually tells the device to record shows won't work without a subscription. The software has info for all the channels that come in- what shows are playing at what time, details about each episode, etc... It allows you to record shows how you want (every week, only new episodes, all episodes, etc...). There are also apps like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, and such built in. This is a nice feature for me because I have a Netflix account. So while it is a bit frustrating to have to pay a subscription fee for hardware that doesn't really need it, you are actually paying for the software to control it, which gives you some nice features.
560889
If you upgrade to the TiVo Premier, you can access your antenna channels. You can scan antenna channels during the initial setup of the TiVo. I haven't tried it on my Series 2 TiVo. Sorry.
1000840
No. It just has a cable tv type F connector. If you connect an antenna to it and can receive local hd broadcasts, then you can see HD. Also, some cable systems have a "raw" digital HD feed that does not require a cable set top box, but will play HD thru the F connector.
1518877
If you are in an area with over the air broadcast, then yes you will receive those local channels. You are not going to receive cable TV.
1261605
My new series 3 has Tivo-to-Go and networking. I, too, was waiting until that was solved to buy one. The only things that I find that can't be copied from one tivo to another are the Amazon Unbox Videos and TivoCasts. The only trouble I had was with the cable co. not wanting to deliver cablecards and saying I would not receive the HD channels with them. I finally demanded and received that cablecards. I am so happy I may soon get the Tivo HD for another room.
107850
No you don't need a box. This antenna is all you need. When you program the TV to search for channels, set it on AIR and it will do the trick.