This article explains how to set up your Roamio remote, how to use its features, and how to troubleshoot common remote control issues.The information in this article pertains to the Roamio Remote.
If you have a Slide Pro Remote (with a QWERTY keyboard) see TiVo Slide Pro Remote: Product Info for more information.
Using the Roamio Remote: RF Pairing
Reminders:
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For all Series 1-3 Remotes (without the A, B, C, D buttons) and the original Slide Remote, Zoom will work as ‘EXIT’ if your Unified Entertainment System/ DVR is running the TiVo Experience 4.
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Series 4 and original TiVo Mini Remotes (has the A, B, C, D buttons without BACK), ZOOM will act as 'BACK' on the TiVo Experience 4.
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Series 5, 6, VOX, and Slide Pro Remotes already have a 'BACK' button.
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You can customize the Roamio remote using the remote to control TV power, volume, or A/V equipment.
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You can program the Roamio remote to control power, volume, input, and mute on your TV. The remote can also control an A/V receiver.
Roamio Remote Controls can pair with TiVo Roamio Series and TiVo BOLT Series in RF mode.
Visit TiVo Remotes: RF Pairing Instructions and Remote Control Diagnostics for more information about setting up and troubleshooting.
Use the descriptions below to learn more about the function of each remote button:
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TiVo Button: Takes you to TiVo Central; pressing it a second time takes you to My Shows.
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Arrow Buttons: Used to navigate the TiVo menus and the TiVo Live Guide. The Up and Down arrows scroll through the menus. The Right arrow selects a menu option. The Left arrow takes you back to the previous screen.
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Input: Changes the input source on your TV. Use this button to select the input the TiVo DVR is connected to or to switch to other equipment like a VCR or DVD player. For information on programming the TV Input button, go to How to Program a Remote to Control a TV Stereo?
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Back: Returns you to the previous screen, state, or function within the TiVo menus.
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Select: Used in the TiVo menus or the Live Guide to choose menu options or shows to record.
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Guide: Takes you to the TiVo Live Guide where you can choose programs to watch or record. Pressing it again clears the guide from the screen.
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Thumbs Down: Lets you give shows you don't like a negative rating. You can give a show up to three Thumbs Down. These ratings are used by the DVR to choose programs to record for TiVo Suggestions.
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Play: Start playing a recorded show from Now Playing. When you are using Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward or Slow, pressing Play resumes playing at normal speed.
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Pause: Freezes a recorded show or live TV. Pressing it again resumes playing.
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Rewind: Rewinds a program. Press it up to three times for three speeds. Press it a fourth time to resume playing. When the DVR is paused, it allows you to go back frame-by-frame.
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Instant Replay: Repeats the last 8 seconds of the program on a recording or live TV.
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A, B, C, D: Sort and filter views. Look for the onscreen tips for how to use these buttons.
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Number Buttons: Allow you to enter channel numbers.
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Clear: Removes the channel banner on live TV or a recorded program. You can also use it to delete programs from Now Playing.
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Activity Indicator: Indicates when a button on the remote is pressed. When you press a button in IR mode the activity light will flash red. When you press a button in RF mode the activity light will flash amber.
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Live TV: Takes you to live TV from the TiVo screens.
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Info: Allows you to see the channel banner while watching live TV; pressing it again makes the banner disappear. It also allows you to see the Program Details screen while in the program information screen, giving you additional information about the program.
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Zoom: Returns to full screen and plays what was previously playing.
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Channel: Changes the channel on the DVR and allows you to page up or down while in the TiVo menus.
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Thumbs Up: Lets you give shows you like a positive rating. You can give a show up to three Thumbs Up. These ratings are used by the DVR to choose programs to record for TiVo Suggestions.
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Record: Starts recording the show you are currently watching.
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Fast Forward: Fast forwards through a program. Press it up to three times for three speeds. Press it a fourth time to resume playing. When the DVR is paused, it allows you to advance frame-by-frame.
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Slow: Plays a recording or live TV in slow motion.
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Advance: Jumps to the end or the beginning of the show if you are watching a recording. In live TV, you can use it to catch up to the live broadcast. While viewing a recorded playback, it lets you to Skip to Tick when fast forwarding or rewinding.
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Enter/Last: Returns you to the last channel the DVR was tuned to in live TV. In the program guide, press it to see Guide Options.
Remote Finder Feature
To know more information about the Remote Finder feature, check the details here.
Only Roamio Plus and Pro DVRs support the remote finder feature, the 4-tuner Roamio does not have a remote finder. In addition, the Roamio remote must be in RF mode.
Troubleshooting
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My Roamio remote will not work in RF mode - Visit TiVo Remotes: RF Pairing Instructions for more information about TiVo RF remotes.
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I can't open the battery cover - The Roamio Remote has a slightly different battery cover than previous TiVo remote controls. Instead of sliding the battery cover, place finger in the indentation at the bottom of the battery cover. Then pull the cover out away from the remote.
Global Reset
The Global Reset function unpairs the Roamio remote from the paired DVR, then clears any other remote settings, such as IR codes for your television or other A/V device. Use this function to unpair a remote and return it to the out-of-box settings.
You will need both the paired Roamio remote and the DVR to perform a global reset. If your paired remote has been lost or damaged, you will need to use a new remote in IR mode to put the DVR in a pairing state, then pair the new remote to the DVR.
To perform Global Reset, click here.
