How to Use a TiVoToGo Media Access Key

The Media Access Key is a ten digit number allotted to all TiVo subscribers. The key ensures that the TiVo files transferred will not be played outside the home network. It is an important step in the installation process of the TiVo Desktop software on your system as well as for the process of transferring your TiVo files. Using the Media Access key is relatively simple.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• PC
• Media Access Key
• TiVo DVR

Using the Media Access Key for Installing TiVo Desktop

1. Get your Media Access Key either from your TiVo box or online.
2. To get it from your TiVo box, go to TiVo Central, and click on "Messages and Set up." Go to "Account and System Information" and then to "Media Access Key."
3. To get it online, go to the TiVo Web site (see link below). Sign in to "Manage My Account," and select the "Media Access Key" link.
4. While installing the TiVo Desktop, enter the Media Access Key in the dialog box that asks you to enter it, after reading the license agreement and agreeing to it.

Using the Media Access Key During Transfer of Files

5. Ensure that the TiVo box is TiVoToGo compatible. First, go to the TiVo Central icon, click on "Messages and Setup," then verify if the menu is named "Account and System Information." If it is, then the TiVo has the software. If it is "System information" only, then update the system by signing a priority form.
   
   
6. Log into MMA and check whether the transfers are allowed. Click on "DVR Preferences" and confirm that there is a check mark on the box adjacent to "Allow Transfers."
7. Enter the Media Access Key here to ensure safe transfers.
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Make a note of the Media Access Key so you can enter it to enable safe transfers in future.
• Enter each digit correctly. It is a qualifying step to installation and transfer of media files that are meant for future viewing.

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