Installation and Setup
Setting up your TiVo App for Android
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Verify if you have Android 6 or later on your mobile device, and the latest software version on your TiVo device. Update when necessary. To verify if you have the latest version of the TiVo software, see How to Force a Connection to the TiVo Service.
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Choose Play Store.
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Search for TiVo.
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Tap INSTALL to download and install the TiVo App.
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Open the TiVo App on your Android device.
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Enter your My Account Email address and Password and tap Sign In.
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Choose the DVR you want to use with the TiVo App. You can change this to a different device by going to Menu > Choosing the TiVo device from the drop-down menu.
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Complete streaming setup. In-home streaming is the default selection. You can also set up Out-of-Home Streaming if the TiVo App discovers a device that is compatible.
Out-of-Home Streaming must be set up when you are on the same network as the TiVo device.
Setting up streaming
Streaming lets you watch live or recorded shows from anywhere. Streaming can be set up for in-home streaming or out-of-home streaming, letting you stream while away from almost anywhere.
Initial use requires a one-time setup while using the app In-home.
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Tap Settings, then Setup. You will see a list of available streaming devices on your network.
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In-home streaming is automatically selected, tap Set up out-of-home streaming to watch shows while out-of-home.
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Tap Start Setup, and then tap Done or Tutorial after successful completion of setup.
In-Home Streaming, Out-of-Home Streaming, and Offline modes
In-Home Streaming: The TiVo App is in In-Home Streaming mode when your Android device and TiVo device are on the same network. An example of this is when your Android and TiVo device are connected through the same wireless router. All functionalities are available while In-Home streaming.
Out-of-Home Streaming: If the Android device and the TiVo device are on different networks, not all functionalities will be available.
Offline mode: When no network connection is available, the TiVo App is in Offline mode. You can play any recordings that are downloaded to your device, but most other options are unavailable.
A Connect button in the upper right of the screen lets you access any available network.
Features and Use
TiVo App modes
The features and functionalities available with the TiVo App depend on whether or not the device is on the same network as the TiVo device.
In-Home Streaming
With In-Home Streaming, the Android mobile device and the TiVo DVR are on the same network. The mobile device must be using Wi-Fi, not a 3G, 4G, or LTE connection.
In-Home streaming allows you to watch Live TV, watch recordings from My Shows, record shows in real-time, get details about the shows currently airing on Live TV, and more—using your mobile device instead of the TiVo remote control.
Out-of-Home Streaming
With Out-of-Home Streaming, the mobile and TiVo device are on different networks. Examples of these are connecting through your mobile data. If the Android device is connected to a Wi-Fi network through a public library or through your friend’s Wi-Fi, Out-of-Home streaming is being used.
What To Watch
The What To Watch tab offers suggestions based on the time of the program, genre, and popularity. Use this view to find shows for a specific time.
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Select a show/series to display information and viewing choice.
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Tap +Get This Show or +Get This Movie for options.
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Depending on the show, you’ll be able to record or bookmark an episode, set up a OnePass for series, bookmark or record a movie or view upcoming showings.
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If you already have a OnePass search or recording set up for the show, you’ll also see an option to modify your options.
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If you are using a tablet, tap ‘Movie Details’ or ‘Series Details’ to see an Info Pane with Episodes, Cast & Crew, Upcoming and May Also Like strip.
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Info indicates information about a Series, an Episode, a Movie or a Person.
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May Also Like Strip has the same functionality as on the TiVo devices, it provides a list of suggested content based on what you are looking at.
Guide
The Guide view is a full guide listing, with detailed information for 2 weeks of programming. This view contains a Channel Search bar which you can use to search for a channel number or name. Tapping on the Channel Number will take you to schedule for a specific channel. While in Guide, swiping to left/right moves the time in 30 minute increments.
From Guide, tapping on a show will take you to Info Pane. Tap Record & Watch to display the Watch Now Overlay with an option to record and watch from your tablet/phone or on your TV.
Watch Now Menu
Provides users with the following Watch Now overlay menu options:
My Shows
Use the My Shows view to see all of your recorded/downloaded programs.
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Tap the menu button on the upper left portion of your screen to view your recordings/downloaded shows, sports, series, movies, etc.
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Tap Edit to delete a show.
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Sort shows by Name or by Date.
To immediately play content on your mobile device, tap the play button.
Manage
Manage your To Do List and OnePass recordings, and view your DVR’s recording activity from within the TiVo app.
To Do List displays the same information on the Android device that you would see on the TiVo device’s To Do List.
OnePass Manager
OnePass Manager displays the OnePass recordings on the selected TiVo DVR.
Tapping Recording Activity can be used to view the recording activity on the selected TiVo device.
Info
You can view the Info screen at any time by tapping the Menu and choosing Info. This screen displays information about the show that's currently playing on your TiVo device. As you change channels, the Info screen will update to reflect the show you're watching.
The Info screen is not available when you are away from your home network.
Settings
Access information and options about connections, user preferences, streaming, setup etc.
To use Out-of-home streaming, you must complete the set up process using your home network. You cannot set up Out-of-home streaming for the first time on an away-from-home network.
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Start Setup- Tap “Start Setup” to check for streaming devices.
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Favorite Channels- Allows user to select their favorite channels from within the application. The Select Favorites screen allows users to choose which channels they want to appear on the Favorite Channel view on the Guide.
TiVo Remote
When using the device In-Home, you can use TiVo App for Android as a remote control, with on-screen buttons that function exactly like those on the physical TiVo Remote.
The buttons on the right portion of the screen are used to control playback (pause, rewind, fast forward, instant replay, slow motion, and 30-second advance) and give a Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down rating.
The buttons on the left portion of the screen are used to navigate the TiVo menus.
Tapping the keyboard icon displays the on-screen keyboard.
A tuner is only in use when streaming. It is not in use during normal app usage.
Show Selection
Information about the show you have picked to watch via Out-of-Home Streaming you can watch on phones, TVs (if on home network), share to social media and "Get Show" (set up a OnePass, record or add to My Shows).
System Info
Access this from the Settings menu. This allows you to toggle what type of guide is displayed on the App.
Guide Channels
Access this from the Settings menu. This allows you to toggle what type of guide is displayed on the App.
In Home View
From home, watch a show, download it, delete it, share it get or modify a OnePass.
Download Options
Select the quality/size of your program to download.
Full system information requires a Wi-Fi connection.
Voice Search
Quickly search using natural language. Simply tap the blue microphone icon followed by what you're searching for, such as your favorite shows or movies.
If the host device does not have voice enabled, the microphone icon for voice will not appear.
Accessibility
For more information, see Accessibility on the TiVo App.
