If you don't have a hard-wired Ethernet or MoCA network, or if you don’t plan to stream shows between TiVo devices, you can set your TiVo box up to use a wireless network connection (Wi-Fi). With Wi-Fi, you can make connections to the TiVo service for program guide information and software updates, and you can transfer shows from one TiVo box to another for viewing later.
Wireless connections based on 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, newer or similar technologies are not supported for connecting a TiVo DVR to the internet.
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TiVo Model
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Wireless Network Adapter Requirements
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- TiVo EDGE Series
- TiVo BOLT Series
- TiVo Roamio Series
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These models have W-iFi functionality built in. No additional equipment is required.
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- TiVo Premiere Series
- TiVo Series3/HD/XL
- TiVo Series2
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These models require an external wireless adapter. TiVo recommends either the TiVo Wireless N Adapter or the TiVo Wireless G Adapter.
TiVo no longer manufactures new wireless adapters, but you check with our partners such as Amazon and Weaknees to purchase wireless adapters.
For instructions on setting up your TiVo Wireless Adapter, choose a link below:
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- TiVo Mini (A92 & A93)
- Mini VOX and Mini Lux
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These models are not compatible with Wi-Fi.
TiVo Mini VOX and Mini LUX support the USB Wi-Fi 5 Adapter.
Reminders:
• Connecting USB WiFi5 Adapter needs 5G network.
• First time setup must be on Ethernet before they switch to wireless.
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Tips for successful Wi-Fi setup
Here are a few guidelines to help you get the most out of your wireless TiVo setup:
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The closer your TiVo device is to the router, the better the wireless signal strength. Walls, floors, and other obstacles degrade the signal, as do electrical appliances and other sources of interference.
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If your wireless signal needs a boost, consider purchasing a Wi-Fi range extender. Range extenders (also called wireless repeaters) simply take the signal from your wireless router and rebroadcast it, extending the usable range. You can find range extenders at any big box electronics retailer.
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If several routers are using the same wireless channel (such as in a densely populated areas), you can manually change the channel your router uses. See your router instructions for help.
Switch to Wi-Fi from another network type
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Navigate to the Network Settings menu:
Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 20.x. or earlier):
| TiVo Series | Menu Path from HOME |
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TiVo EDGE
TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | MENU > SETTINGS > NETWORK SETTINGS |
Devices on TiVo Experience 3 (software version: 20.x. or earlier):
| TiVo Series | Menu Path from TiVo Central |
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TiVo BOLT
TiVo Roamio | Settings & Messages > Network Settings |
| TiVo Premiere | Settings & Messages > Settings > Network |
| Series 3 & earlier | Messages & Settings > Settings > Phone & Network |
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Select Change network settings.
On TiVo EDGE and TiVo BOLT:
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Highlight and Select Wi-Fi.
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Select your network name (SSID) from the list.
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Enter your Wi-Fi password.
Earlier TiVo DVRs:
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Select your network name (SSID) from the list and enter your WiFi password.
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On the IP Address screen, choose how you want the TiVo device to obtain an IP address.
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Get automatically from DHCP server (recommended). Choose this option if the router was set up to give out IP addresses automatically.
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Let me specify a Static IP address. Choose this option to manually assign an IP address to your TiVo device. See How to Configure Network Settings on your TiVo Device for instructions.
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(Software versions earlier than 20.X) Let the DVR assign itself an IP address. Choose this option if you are creating a peer-to-peer network with another DVR.
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The TiVo will connect to the TiVo service. If this connection is successful, you're done! Your TiVo device is connected to your wireless network.
Following the steps in General to Advanced Network and Wireless Troubleshooting Tips will resolve the majority of wireless network problems.
For network and connectivity error, see C and N Errors.
