TiVo® Experience
ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
TiVo seamlessly integrates live TV, on-demand, recordings and streaming services like Netflix into a single on-screen interface. TiVo is all you need to watch the movies and TV shows you love. Watch TV on any device anywhere, anytime! And now control it all with the power of Voice Remote.
EASY TO USE
Search across live TV, DVR recordings and streaming apps like Netflix, HBO GO and more, to easily find and watch what you're looking for. Your TiVo® scours multiple platforms and services, so your search experience is always fast, simple and seamless.
No more drilling down into each app and doing multiple searches. Using the included Voice Remote, easily find shows and movies by title, actor or director, all by speaking into your remote.
TONS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Only TiVo offers fully integrated search. Now watching Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, MLB. TV & more is as easy as changing the channel.
RECORD IT ALL
With 6 tuners and 150 hours of HD recording capacity, you can say good-bye to recording conflicts! Record up to 6 shows at once and store up to 1,000 hours!
TAKE TiVo ANYWHERE
Browse and schedule recordings from wherever you happen to be. You can even stream live TV shows around the house or download most recorded shows and take them with you with the Atlantic Broadband App!
The Atlantic Broadband App works on any device that runs on IOS or Android
How to Set up Your TiVo
UPGRADE YOUR TiVo® SOFTWARE
Using your old remote, press the TiVo button to show the “TiVo Central” screen. If you do not see the TiVo Central screen, your software is already upgraded, Skip to Voice Remote Set up.
- Choose "Apps & VOD"
- Choose "Get New Experience"
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Restart yout TiVo receiver. Go to Settings & Messages > Help > Restart Box
*Upgrade may take up to 15 minutes
Voice Remote Set Up
TiVo software upgrade is required to set up your voice remote. If your software is not updated please upgrade to Experience 4 before setting up your Voice Remote.
- Insert USB extension cable with USB connector attached, into the TiVo USB port.No USB connector? Skip to step 2.
- Remove the voice remote’s back cover and insert AA batteries.
- The remote will attempt to pair with your TiVo receiver automatically.
- Press the TiVo button, If the activity light flashes yellow then pairing was successful, skip to Programing & Button Set Up. If the activity light flashes red you must manually pair the remote.
- Manual Pair: Choose the menu icon from the home screen. Select Settings > Remote, CableCARD & Devices (Remote & Devices on Mini) > Remote Control Setup > Remote Control Pairing and follow the on-screen instructions.
Programming and Button Set Up
Voice Remote set up required. If you have not paired your Voice Remote with your TiVo box please follow the “Voice Remote Set Up” instructions above first.
- From the Home screen, choose the menu icon
- Choose Settings > Remote, CableCARD & Devices (Remote & Devices on Mini) > Remote Control Setup and follow the on screen instructions.
- For video instructions click here
FAQS
Voice Remote, powered by TiVo®, is a voice enabled remote that recognizes spoken commands. Push the blue microphone button and speak into the remote control. TiVo understands your command and simultaneously searching across your live TV, recordings and streaming services to deliver personalized results based on what you want to watch. With Voice Remote, you can browse, schedule recordings, and watch shows simply by speaking.
Voice Remote is available in eligible markets and is included in all TV bundles that with TiVo® Smartbox or TiVo® DVR equipment. Voice Remote is available for existing customers with an eligible TV bundles.
To control your TiVo® SmartBox or TiVo® DVR with your voice, your TiVo® software must be upgraded to Experience 4 and your voice remote must be paired with the TiVo® box.
- Upgrade to TiVo Experience 4 - Using your old remote, press the TiVo button. If you see a screen titled TiVo Central, just follow these steps to upgrade to TiVo Experience 4. Upgrade will take about 15 minutes to complete. (Don’t see that screen? That means you are already upgraded and can skip to Step 2.)
- At the TiVo Central screen, choose Apps > Get New Experience.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Restart your TiVo receiver. Go to Settings & Messages > Help > Restart Box
- Connect the USB Receiver – (No USB receiver in your package? That means your TiVo receiver is already Bluetooth-enabled, and you can skip to Step 3). Insert the USB extension cable (with the USB receiver attached) into one of your TiVo receiver’s USB ports. For best results, place the receiver (at the end of the cable) near, beside or atop the TiVo receiver).
- Pair Your New Remote – Remove the back cover of the remote and insert two fresh AA batteries.
- The remote will attempt to automatically “pair” with your TiVo receiver. If the Activity light at the top of the remote flashes yellow with each button-press, it has successfully paired.
- If, instead, the Activity light flashes red with each button-press, you will need to manually pair it to the TiVo receiver. Choose Settings > Remote, CableCARD & Devices (Remote & Devices on Mini) > Remote Control > Setup > Remote Control Pairing and follow the on-screen instructions.
To issue a voice command:
1. Press and hold the mic-button.
2. Speak naturally into the remote.
3. Release the button when you have finished speaking.
Voice Remote understands most search commands. Simply push the blue microphone button and speak into the remote and let TiVo® do the rest. Below are examples of searches you can do with your Voice Remote.
- Search by title, actor, or keyword: “Find Modern Family” or “Show me some action movies.”
- HINT: Add on to your initial command to get more specific. For example, after the command, “Show me some action movies,” you could add “From the 80s...just the ones with Bruce Willis.”
- Watch a show: “Play the latest episode of Modern Family.”
- Launch an app: “Launch Netflix.”
- Change channels: “Go to NBC.”
For a full list of FAQs, visit (TiVo® Support) atlanticbb.com/support/tivo
