[Electronics-Talk] TiVo and cable cards

[Christopher Chaltain]

The DVR I got through Suddenlink is a TiVo, and I'm not paying for a 
TiVo subscription, just my Suddenlink bill.

On 12/28/2017 09:00 AM, Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> I have heard that some cable companies are using a talking tivo as an 
> accessible cable box.  So does this mean you would still have to 
> subscribe to Tivo, too?  Pam.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: David Waybright via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2017 9:04 AM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: David Waybright
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] TiVo and cable cards
>
> First TiVo’s do have accessibility features but remember you have to 
> subscribe for monthly TiVo service or a lifetime service.
>
> Compatibility
> TiVo's accessibility features are available with TiVo Software Version 
> 20.6.3 on:
> Devices
>
>  *   TiVo BOLT Series UES
>  *   TiVo Roamio Series DVR
>  *   TiVo Mini
>  *   Compatible devices from our cable provider partners
>  *   They also say premier hd units MIGHT have accessibility
>
> TiVo’s accessibility website
> https://www.tivo.com/accessibility
>
> There is also a new voice remote. The voice remote works with TiVo 
> BOLT, BOLT VOX, BOLT+ and Mini VOX
> TiVo Roamio DVRs (Pro, Plus and OTA) and TiVo Mini when combined with 
> Bluetooth® dongle (included)
> TiVo VOX Remote does NOT work with any prior models of TiVo DVRs.
>
> If you use cable you’ll need a cable card in your TiVo to get service. 
> Normally you can get one free cable card from the cable company.
>
> There are other TTS options now too.
>
> Like mentioned before you have Apple TV, along with streaming it also 
> allows you to access most channels you subscribe to they cable with 
> each channels individual app.
>
> Use also have Comcast DVR, fios DVR, and both direct tv and dish have 
> tts screen reader options.
>
> If you go Apple TV there is also something new I’ve found called 
> channel dvr which allows you to access any tunable channel thru your 
> Apple TV, you will need a cable card if you use it with cable or cut 
> cable and use a antenna. Your also need a network tuner called a 
> HDHomeRun.
>
> The channels app for Apple TV and iOS is voice over compatible also.
>
> Channels website:
> https://getchannels.com/
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> David Eugene Waybright
> CompTIA A+, NET+, & Security+ Technician
>
> IT Operations & Secure Infrastructure Specialist
> CyberCore Technologies
>
>
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