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.
ALEXA VOICE CONTROL
Now you can control your TiVo device without lifting a finger. Pair your TiVo device to Amazon Echo and put your remote aside. It’s as simple as saying ‘Alexa, fast forward’ or Alexa, launch Netflix’ or ‘Alexa, pause’.
INSTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Customized suggestions on what to watch based on the types of programs, actors or directors you have selected. Get recommendation for live TV, On-Demand, Streaming apps, and more, all in one place.
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
Alexa Voice Control Set Up
- Press the TiVo button on your remote to go to the Home screen, then choose Apps.
- Select the Alexa app.
- On the Pairing screen, note the activation code and the name of your TiVo device - you’ll need these during setup. If you have more than one TiVo device, make sure each one is unique and easily-recognizable or you will not be able to complete setup.
- Open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
- Open the navigation menu, and select “Skills & Games.”
- In the search box, enter “TiVo.”
- Select “TiVo” from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. You’re all set!
- To pair additional TiVo devices, select “Manage and Link Devices” in the TiVo skill, then choose “Link another device.”
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
