How to enable the 30 second skip feature on your Tivo

By Larry Fitzgibbon

enable the 30 second skip feature on your Tivo enable the 30 second skip feature on your Tivo

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One of the hidden features on a Tivo is the ability to enable the advance button to skip ahead 30 seconds at a time. This will allow you to easily skip commercials and not miss any part of your favorite shows.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Tivo
  • Tivo Remote Control

Step1
Begin playing a show that you have previously recorded.
Step2
While the show is playing press: Select -- Play -- Select -- 3 -- 0 -- Select
Step3
You should hear the Tivo "bongs" at this time. If you do not hear the "bongs" repeat the above steps.
Step4
Play a recorded show and test the advance button to confirm it skips ahead 30 seconds.

Tips & Warnings

  • To turn off this feature repeat the steps above
  • If your Tivo is restarted you will need to reprogram the remote.

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jonnynez said

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on 10/30/2006 Tivo just got even better!

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on 10/11/2006 This is huge for the wife! She is a Tivo maniac.

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