Is it possible to upgrade to a "lifetime service" deal with TiVo after purchasing this unit from Amazon? Thanks!
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I just spoke with TIVO chat and they said you can add lifetime to the box purchased from Amazon at time of activation.
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Yes, according to TiVo tou can upgrade to "Lifetime" at any time; however, it is ONLY for this box so if later you decide to upgrade, it does NOT transfer.
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Don't know. Think so. We bought the unit and once installed, had the choice of which plan...we chose the monthly, but TiVo is great and can answer all that. Call them. They have been great help!
1448514
Do not buy it. My u its failed after a year, they sold the company. The reason why they were cool was the HD interface which a few years ago was ground-breaking. Not the case anymore with TiVo.
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I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer Service" department can go lick themselves. I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer... » Read More I contacted Amazon Customer Service as well, and they insisted that I needed to contact TiVo. But since this is in regards to the rebate form THEY have on their site I refused to. After going several rounds with them and getting the same form letter response about the issue being TiVo's problem I said the heck with Amazon. Even after that they changed the wording on the item page but it was still linking to the wrong rebate form. But since I had found the correct rebate form on the TiVo site, I purchased the unit. I guess Amazon was not being shady... just stupid. And their "Customer Service" department can go lick themselves. « Show Less
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NICE!! Now I just wish Tivo would allow you to purchase the Tivo software and install it on a custom built DVR. Premiere with 8 tuners! :)
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Hi Ralph, You can easily activate your TiVo by going to the TiVo website. Copy the link below and paste it in your browser search block. TiVo will walk you through the process and collect your money too! If on-line is not your thing you can call them to set up service at 877-367-8486 https://www3.tivo.com/tivo-mma/activate/activate.do
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Don't bet on it. The newer the TiVo the less functionality you get with no subscription. Some models may let you view recorded shows but some claim this is bunk.
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I waited because I thought the rebate might be different and it is. It has a different Promotion Number. Tivo can change it's "Authorized" sellers at anytime but Amazon has a new rebate up now. So if anyone was concerned it should be better now.
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the only problem with this is that if you already have an existing tivo at 12.95 a month it will cost 19.95 a month for that same service after it expires
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time warner charged me $10 for box plus $15 for dvr service plus 25 cents for remote.Now I pay $2 for cable card, $20 per month for tivo if you sign up for 2 years nothing upfront.So if regular tivo subscription is $12.95, $7 x 24 months is $168. Tivo box will cost you $168 after 2 years. And if you pay $99 and sign up for 1 year tivo box will cost you $183. I think this is not a bad deal.
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Yes I had a lifetime subscription to a series 2, so I get emails from them every so often. After years of passing up deals, I happend to open up an email from them with $199 for lifetime suscription so I bought 2 Premire XL DVR's. I'm happy with them and knocked $30 off my cable bill so they will pay themselvs off in less than 2 years.They sent me another deal the next month that was not nearly as good, so if you see a good deal on the lifetime subscription get it!One more thing is they are starting to offer promotions for FREE Tivo's with a 2 year service commitment. Typically this is the same price as you pay for the DVR service from cable so you can have Tivo for the same price if you want it. Yes I had a lifetime subscription to a series 2, so I get emails from them every so often. After years of passing up deals, I happend to open up an email from them with $199 for lifetime suscription so I bought 2 Premire XL DVR's. I'm happy with them and knocked $30 off my cable bill so they will pay themselvs off in less than 2 years.They sent me another deal the next month that was not nearly as good, so if you see a good deal on the lifetime subscription get it!One more thing is they are starting to offer promotions for FREE Tivo's with a 2 year service commitment. Typically... » Read More Yes I had a lifetime subscription to a series 2, so I get emails from them every so often. After years of passing up deals, I happend to open up an email from them with $199 for lifetime suscription so I bought 2 Premire XL DVR's. I'm happy with them and knocked $30 off my cable bill so they will pay themselvs off in less than 2 years.They sent me another deal the next month that was not nearly as good, so if you see a good deal on the lifetime subscription get it!One more thing is they are starting to offer promotions for FREE Tivo's with a 2 year service commitment. Typically this is the same price as you pay for the DVR service from cable so you can have Tivo for the same price if you want it. « Show Less
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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.
429001
This is a classic case of buyer beware. Dish is as shady as any other service provider, so expect anything. They even told me, when I tried to activate a 722K, that their records showed my purchased unit to be a rental, so they were going to charge me a monthly fee for it. If it's dishformyrv.com that wants to collect the $90, I would bypass them and go straight to Dish Network, but be prepared to prove the purchase. Dish will probably activate the receiver for free, because they make their bucks off the monthly service fees. Dish will push, but they can be shoved back. I returned a 611 rental receiver, and Dish charged me $350 to replace it, claiming that I caused the failure. I told them where to put their monthly service fees, and they backed down and returned my money. You have to be your own consumer advocate with these people.
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Today is the last day to get free Lifetime Service from TiVo for the Mini, but only if you buy it from TiVo directly or from a third party that offers it for the full price of $149.99. That means that Amazon right now, selling it for $131.75, will not qualify. I talked to TiVo Customer Service directly for this answer.
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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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Yes, every 6 months or so TiVo will run a special.We have purchased 3 separate lifetime services and the most we have paid for any of those was a one-time fee of $299.
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Yes there is a monthly charge for tivo. We have had tivo for years we pay around $12 or so a month. Hope that helps....
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At his time, no. But if you think you are likely to buy a $149.99 Lifetime Premier Subscription for the STV2-US, consider buying a STV-100 first generation Simple TV that is available combo bundled with the Lifetime Premier Subscription. In late 2013 through early 2014, the STV-100 combo has been available for near and significantly less than $150 from a variety of online retailers, including Amazon. The Lifetime Premier subscription is tied to a person/email address, not the box, and extensible to multiple Simple TV boxes - so if you can buy this second generation STV2-US and also find a first generation STV-100 combo for less than $150, you would end up with three tuners with Lifetime Premier Subscription instead of two for about the same investment. Neat! Simple TV's website states as of January 30, 2014:&lt;snip&gt; Can I transfer my subscription if I buy a new unit? Yes! Rest assured whether you buy a unit today or upgrade to a new unit a year from now, we won't charge you extra for the subscription. Every Simple.TV subscription can accommodate new units as long as you have a valid Simple.TV subscription. I have 2 Simple.TV units, do I need an extra subscription? No! We believe in value and we don't nickel and dime you to death. Our subscriptions are tied to you (the viewer) and you can choose to have one unit or many units on your account. As long as you're the primary subscriber, you can have as many units as you wish. &lt;snip&gt;