How to Make My TiVo DVR TiVo ToGo Compatible

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Transferring TiVo files to your PC and replaying them is possible if your TiVo DVR has the TiVo ToGo Home Media feature in it. The Series2 or the Series2 DT DVRs come equipped with the service.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

TiVo Series2
Series2 DT DVR or Toshiba/Pioneer DVRs with integrated DVD (and Plus Service)

Step 1

Ensure that you have either Series2 or Series2 DT DVR for your TiVo.
Step 2

Buy (or upgrade to) TiVo Desktop Plus to make Toshiba or Pioneer DVRs with integrated DVD TiVo ToGo compatible.
Step 3

Install TiVo Desktop 2.0 (or higher) on your PC to use the TiVoToGo feature of your TiVo DVR.
Step 4

Install the latest version of TiVo software on your DVR.
Step 5

Log in to Manage My Account (MMA) at TiVo (see link below) and click DVR Preferences on the left navigation bar.
Step 6

Make sure there is a checkmark in the Allow Transfers column next to each DVR from which you would like to transfer programming.

Tips & Warnings

TiVo ToGo is not compatible with Series1 DVRs. And, Toshiba or Pioneer DVRs with integrated DVD must have TiVo Plus Service to use the TiVo ToGo feature.

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