DVRplayground - TiVo HD & Series 3

Series 3 and TiVo HD Users Now Get Pause Menu Ads

Community Headlines — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:11:49 GMT

Already present on older Series 2 TiVo hardware, Series 3 and HD TiVo owners now get to join in the fun of pause menu ads. Dave Zatz of Zatz Not Funny reports that the newest update to these units introduces the pause menu ads. This way, you can watch more ads while you skip others! Fortunately, TiVoCommunity member bfdtv reports that there is a way to hide the progress bar and avoid the additional ads. Sweet... click through to learn more! [Via Engadget]

TiVo Desktop 2.7 Has Been Released

Community Headlines — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:45:03 GMT

Dave Zatz of "Zatz Not Funny" tells us that the new version of TiVo Desktop is now out, and contains a number of improvements. Here's some of what's in store for TiVo Desktop users: Specify the number of transferred shows that are kept on your computer Browse previously transferred shows in folders on the TiVo Upgraded codec package for Plus users Head on over to Zatz Not Funny for the full scoop, and happy TiVo-ing!

Poll: Have You Used The New TiVo Search Beta Feature?

Peter Redmer — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:39:34 GMT

Talk About The Beta Feature at TiVo Community

A TiVo Remote For Your iPhone... Only A Dollar

Community Headlines — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:19:52 GMT

In these tough economic times, there's not much you can still buy for a dollar. Even the dollar menu at many restaurants is actually the dollar-twenty-nine menu. No more 2 for 2 Big Macs either. But in the tech world, apparently, you still can get something meaningful and tasty for a buck... how about a TiVo Remote application for your iPhone? It isn't made by TiVo, so don't expect official support - and it's not overly pretty either... but reportedly, it gets the job done. This third party app even has a search function built in. You can control your TiVo Series 3, HD, or HD XL with this. Pretty cool! [ http://www.meer.net/users/dougt/tivo_remote/]

TiVo Aims To Become "Google" Of Television, Unveils New Search Feature

Community Headlines — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:52:09 GMT

Even though you might be an avid DVR user, haven't you ever sat down in front of the TV and said to yourself... "Wow, I have dozens and dozens, maybe over a hundred channels and I can't find anything I want to watch right now." At least for me, TV watching is a mood thing, and my mood changes often. This is where TiVo Search comes in to save my day. The exciting new feature displays in HD and can seek out content you didn't even knwo you could get, from lots of providers such as YouTube and Amazon Video on Demand. You can search a lot of different ways; either by phrases, keywords, or even album art. [Learn More about this exciting new Beta feature] [Discuss the Beta Search function at TiVoCommunity.com]

Slow Transfer

daddybc — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:52:43 GMT

I am experiencing a very slow transfer from PC to my S3. A mpg of a movie takes a coupld of days! Everything is wired so no wireless problem. Any hints out there?

After Months of Anticipation - Watch Netflix On Your TiVo NOW!

Community Headlines — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:52:11 GMT

Back in October, TiVo and Netflix announced an exciting partnership. Today, that partnership bears fruit, in the form of Netflix goodness on your TiVo box. Specifically, subscribers of both Netflix and TiVo services, who are using a TiVo® Series3, TiVo HD, or TiVo HD XL box, will be able to stream thousands of TV shows and movies. You can add movies or shows through the Netflix online interface or right through the TiVo, and you get complete control to rewind, fast forward, and pausing as well. As if we weren't lazy enough, and didn't go through too much Dominos as it is - it's now guaranteed that we'll be permanent couch potatoes! [Read the official press release at TiVo.com]

Netflix and TiVo Announcing Partnership

Community Headlines — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:16:08 GMT

I'm betting that many of you readers out there have taken advantage of Netflix's awesome disc-swapping service, where in managing your online queue of most desired movies, you control exactly which DVD's end up at your doorstep. I'm also betting that many of you love your TiVo boxes and regularly record shows to watch later, whenever you want. What if your two favorite media services, Netflix and Tivo, partnered up? If you've ever wished for that, rejoice - as Netflix will be making its online movie player available to TiVo owners and subscribers starting in December of this year, allowing you to watch Netflix's "Watch Instantly" digital movies right on your television. [via The New York Times]