Can I use this DVR and pay the service fee as a replacement for cable?
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It does connect to sites like Netflix Amazon etc. however it replaces your cable box for watching television shows. You will still need to subscribe to cable to get TV channels
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Unfortunately no. The Tivo service simply is the programming data / guide for the Tivo. You still need a basic signal from cable, etc.
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No, the Premiere XL tivos have to be connected to a cable source ( or Fios ). They do not have antenna inputs like older models used to.
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If you want to cut the cable, your best bet is a Roku or a connected Blue-ray or Smart Tv.
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No, you cannot. To use this, you first need cable/Fios/Uverse service. You also need to "rent" a cablecard from your cable provider. You then need to purchase this unit. Then you need to either purchase a lifetime (for this specific unit - not your life) service contract or you will pay monthly service fees (either of those are to Tivo). You will only avoid paying monthly DVR rental/lease fees to your cable provider.
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No, you cannot. You would have to pay TiVo for the service fee as well as your cable provider for cable; this specific model does not allow for OTA (over the air) recording.
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No, this unit only works on existing cable services. It basically would replace the set top box that the cable company would rent you.
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The type of DVR your cable company offers does what it claims to do: record programs of your choosing. The remote control provided by your cable company also lets you play/pause/forward/rewind recorded content, with the added benefit of pausing live content. I have used my cable provider's (Comcast) DVR but switched to TiVo in 2006 because of its easy-to-use remote and its superior interface compared to the cable company's. The Roamio DVR is the newest style of DVRs from TiVo. With six tuners it is nearly impossible to have an overlapping conflict when setting up programs to record. BUT...TiVo is quite expensive. The basic Roamio itself will cost $200. The Roamio Plus goes for around $400 (but TiVo occasionally offers reduced pricing on the Roamio with Lifetime Service.) Your cable company rents their DVR to you for around $10/month. If it breaks, you get a replacement. If the TiVo breaks, you're out of luck unless you buy an extended warranty. TiVo's monthly service fee is around $15.00 unless you buy a Lifetime Service Plan for around $500. But be aware that this applies only to a specific DVR. If you buy a second TiVo, the monthly fee or Lifetime Service must be purchased for that DVR, too. I currently own three TiVo's and have Lifetime Service on all of them. OUCH!!! The Roamio works fast compared to my older TiVos. The remote controls are designed to work the same, so using the different TiVos are pretty much the same. My wife likes that. In summary, TiVo is an incredibly high quality DVR, but it is expensive compared to that offered by the cable company. Whether TiVo is worth it is a personal decision. I hope this helps with your decision.
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Tivo, like any DVR, requires a subscription fee to make it work. You can pay one fee that's good for the lifetime of the unit (not your lifetime), or a yearly fee, or a monthly. I've had Tivos for 10 years and it is SO much better than the DVR available from the cable company - very sophisticated, very easy to use, and in my opinion, very much worth it.
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Yep! Just be sure to ask for a multi-stream CableCard. It's easier to have them set it up, I think...
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This will replace theirs to the extent that it will record one event at a time. You can also watch TV at the same time it is recording. I have two of them so I can record two shows at a time. It sure beats paying someone else for the service. It also has space to record many shows in HD or regular digital. No additional equipment is required.
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You can, using the free app ASee. It does require some set up in the Defender DVR and in your wireless router settings but it's worth it.
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Yes indeed, it worked for me. That's all you need. No more rental fee..... But I would highly recommend for you to get in contact with your local cable company before purchasing this modem.... Just to be on the safe side. Mine has been working for over 2 yrs and the installation took only a few mins over the phone with the cable co. Good Luck.
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Probably not. SVAT likes selling lots of upgrades. I've found them expensive and point less, and learned the hard way, replacing at my fist cameras, adapters and even the DVR. Replaced the entire unit with another brand. (Q-See), far better and easier setup at Home Depot for less than $300!
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DVR is a service you pay for. I installed mine with DVR right away and they had to run two cables in from the dish so that DVR can run while you switch channels. I dont know the answer because I don know if your dish needs to be a certain type. You should call direct tv.dont expect to get more services than you pay for though, the box feeds back to them.
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Does this unit copy TV programs from the networks as the dvr from my cable provider? If so, is the capability equal to the cable provided units?
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I really don't know why you couldn't, but I would call Comcast and ask them. I have Charter Cable and it works great.
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Every Provider is different. Most providers will require you to pay a few dollars anywhere from a $1 to $5 seems to be the normal. Generally less then they charge for a full blown cable box. You will then get what ever channels a cable box would be getting. Note some cable providers enable copy protection flags that make certain channels only work with Windows Media Center. Version FiOS isn't one of them.
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Here is a FREE option is you don't want to pay Tivo the $15 a month ripoff charge. >>> http://www.channelmaster.com/ http://www.cnet.com/products/channel-master-dvr-plus/ We love our Channel Master DVR+ . The upfront cost is a bit high ($250) but when you figure in saving the $15 a month that Tivo rips off their customers , it pays for itself in the long run.
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I am CT (Connecticut) resident and subscribe to Comcast bundle. If you are in a different situation, I suggest you consult your cable carrier and confirm that they will support you owning the modem and they will help you to configure installation it after you have purchased it.
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Yes, I still pay the DVR service fee, the only reason I bought from amazon was that this place I live already had a dish service dish and it's really rural and was going to take 3 weeks for them to come out and set up the equipment. I took a chance that the dish was pointed in the right direction and bought the receiver and Joey so I could get set up as soon as amazon got me the equipment. Luckily the dish it self was in fact already dialed in. Hope this helps.
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That is essentially the point of a cable like this. But DVRs, unlike most computers, sometimes have funky compatibility issues with some types of storage expansion. So your mileage may vary.