Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.
My mother neglects her needs and health. How do I convince her to take care of herself?
Share A Conundrum Answer A Conundrum Where To Buy
Next Question

Answered Question

connected... connected...
 
M$2 December 15, 2008 05:37 AM

How do you make your old TiVo work as a DVR?

I have a old TiVo and I want to use it as a standard DVR. I don't want to pay for the service for a second TiVo. I just want to record TV with it.
Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

mshepker mshepker
 
 December 15, 2008 04:31 PM
Depending on the version of the TiVo, it is possible to hack the PROM and install a version of Linux on it. I don't think you will be that happy with it because, as a computer, a TiVo is a pretty underpowered box. Without the service there isn't a whole lot you can do with it.

One other option, sell it to someone who wants to use it and use that cash towards a PC that you can run MythTV or MediaPortal.
Asker's Rating:
• Thanks for the information!


Helpful Answer?  (1)   (0)    Tip mshepker for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
connectedg... connectedg...
 
December 15, 2008 04:36 PM
Thanks for the input... that is great idea.

Report
 
 

Other Answers (3)

Sort By
als1626 als1626
 
December 15, 2008 05:15 PM
For the series 2, at least, all you have to do is plug it in and you can use it to pause live TV. Not good for much else, but I use one like this in my bedroom just in case I'm watching something and I get a phone call. I'm thinking about selling it though, because it's just another thing taking up space, and the utility of being able to pause TV just isn't that great - isn't it hilarious how far we've come in 8 years? Pausing live TV was amazing back then!

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip als1626 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
tomwl tomwl
 
December 15, 2008 10:21 PM
You can use an unsubbed TiVo as a dumb VCR, but you are limited to manual
recordings. Generally, the live pause feature and the manual recording options make it a VCR that doesn't need tapes. It will however, nag you for updated guide data.
Source(s):
http://www.tivocommunity.com


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip tomwl for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
jonceramic jonceramic
 
December 16, 2008 06:43 AM
If it's a DirecTV tivo, you're out of luck. It only will handle the DirecTV signals.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip jonceramic for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All Tivo & Dvrs Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • buddawiggi
    buddawiggi
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    24886 Points
    M$691.47 Earned
  • cfinke
    cfinke
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    22928 Points
    M$29.75 Earned
  • edwardclin...
    edwardclin...
    Green Belt with a Purple Tip
    1868 Points
    M$48.64 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1399)
twitter(924)
iphone(449)
music(435)
google(324)
food(290)
internet(283)
beer(267)
online(266)
money(246)
apple(239)
movies(235)
aotd(233)
facebook(228)
answers(203)
video(201)
health(197)
free(190)
windows(190)
dog(188)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget



Share A Conundrum Answer A Conundrum Where To Buy