Since this is Tivo, would I need to pay Tivo's monthly service charge? I already pay directv monthly for their DVR service.
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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!
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Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these... » Read More Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. « Show Less
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Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was being phased out (or more accurately, not being renewed) in all markets by March/April 2013. Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was... » Read More Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was being phased out (or more accurately, not being renewed) in all markets by March/April 2013. « Show Less
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I bought a refurb off the tivo site for $99 and it has the more normal 12.95 a month fee.I don't know why tivo thought the $20 a month deal was even a good idea.
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Yes, I still pay the DVR service fee, the only reason I bought from amazon was that this place I live already had a dish service dish and it's really rural and was going to take 3 weeks for them to come out and set up the equipment. I took a chance that the dish was pointed in the right direction and bought the receiver and Joey so I could get set up as soon as amazon got me the equipment. Luckily the dish it self was in fact already dialed in. Hope this helps.
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If you choose not to subscribe you won't get any TV schedule info on the TiVo. You can manually record, but its a bother and you won't have the name of the shows to differentiate one from another.
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Hi Michael, I actually don't use the TIVO service at all. I use the device connected to a camera for instant feed back for my athletes. I coach springboard diving. Sorry
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I highly recommend lifetime service, as it will always eventually pay for itself. Either plan you choose for service, you can set it up when you purchase the device, or simply sign up for service on Tivo.com once you get the machine. You can then choose exactly which plan you want on the website. Tivo makes it very easy for you. You will also need a cable card from your cable company, but that should be a small one time fee for the card, and not a monthly rental fee.
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Actually, it works with Direct TV because while I was looking up a question about the pro on tivo.com, I noticed that they have a troubleshooting section which help with tivo dvr with service from direct tv. Go to support, select devices, then on the right of that there is a drop-down menu, so choose direct tv dvr with tivo service. Then I suppose you take it from there. Hope this helps.
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time warner charged me $10 for box plus $15 for dvr service plus 25 cents for remote.Now I pay $2 for cable card, $20 per month for tivo if you sign up for 2 years nothing upfront.So if regular tivo subscription is $12.95, $7 x 24 months is $168. Tivo box will cost you $168 after 2 years. And if you pay $99 and sign up for 1 year tivo box will cost you $183. I think this is not a bad deal.
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NICE!! Now I just wish Tivo would allow you to purchase the Tivo software and install it on a custom built DVR. Premiere with 8 tuners! :)
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You must subscribe to the TiVo service. Go to www.tivo.com. It's reasonably priced.
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I called directv and set it up. Pretty minimal monthly charge- I think it's $10/mo or less.
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Depends on if there is a special going on or not, but mine is standard $14.99 month or u can pay a year up front. I would definitely by the tivo off here. My 1st one im leasing and it was $150+ to get it. Then I got smart and when I put a 2nd one in the house, I just bought it off here. I wish I would have known better! Good luck
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I wish the monthly fee were more like $10, but keep in mind Tivo's business model means selling the hardware at a loss and making it back on the subscription. Also, a DVR from a cable company will cost you just as much if not more -- and this is a MUCH better DVR than any cable company model. There are other DVRs that require little or no monthly fee but they are not anything like Tivo in functionality or ease of use.
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It is not a DVD player. Basically, it records shows from cable channels without needing the use of DVDs. It stores the shows on a hard drive within the unit. The monthly subscription for the TiVo service is $14.99 per month. I hope that answers your questions.
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Thanks. I have a TIVO paid lifetime. If I buy the prepaid dual tuner from TIVO for $254 which includes one year's service prepaid-- will my service fee after the year be $6.95 per month. If so, buying from TIVO seems like a better deal...
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DVR is a service you pay for. I installed mine with DVR right away and they had to run two cables in from the dish so that DVR can run while you switch channels. I dont know the answer because I don know if your dish needs to be a certain type. You should call direct tv.dont expect to get more services than you pay for though, the box feeds back to them.