Tivo Edge Over The Air DVR Review with No Monthly Fees!
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2021
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Tivo Skip Mode is a great feature when it works. I've had numerous occasions when Skip Mode did not work so had to fast forward through the commercials. I am using Tivo Roamaio with 4 tuners, so I can record 4 shows at once. If Skip Mode would work 100% , this would be a great product, but sometimes the ski[p mode was not added to a program that should have Skip Mode.
@@richardgusztaw5091 Very true. SKIP Mode is inconsistent. You can report missing skip or errors to the following site: survey.confirmit.com/wix/1/p3075425841.aspx
I've used that form to no avail numerous times and nothing gets fixed nor get an e-mail back.
@@richardgusztaw5091 I've used that Skip survey site many times and you are correct. It gets better for a little bit, then goes back. I too have not received an email back and I would love to hear back from them, so I know what you are saying.
can you get sports or do you have to pay sepreate for them
Thanks for the review. Currently a TiVo cable user since 2001 and cutting the cord. This makes it easy.
Great easy to understand review as always! Thanks so much!
I jumped on this deal. Thanks, Tyler!
I had been watching for a Tivo for several years to replace my Channel Master DVR+. With the sale and additional $50 off, I bought it.
The tuner in this is excellent. Better than the DRV+, Toshiba, Samsung, and LG TVs. I use a rotor on the antenna and since getting the Tivo I've not had to turn the antenna. It's pulling in weak signals from 3 different areas (Pittsburgh, Johnstown & State College) without readjusting the antenna. The RUclips app on this is excellent too. I don't know what they do with the app, but it's a lot faster than the other RUclips apps I use on other streaming devices. Very happy I purchased this (through the link)
Also, thanks for putting me on to WOWY! I LOVE that station!
Thanks Tyler!
Getting a Tivo for recording OTA was a great transition tool when we cut the cord in 2011. Been using Tivo with Lifetime service ever since. Don't know how long Tivo service will exist but will hang with them as long as we can. Watching and sharing recorded programs from other Tivo units in the house is a great feature too.
Does the Tivo rely heavily on the network?
I had purchased a Tablo Quad w/HDMI thinking that it wouldn't use my WIFI, however during heavy WIFI usage, I noticed that there was heavy buffering. I'm afraid that if I purchase the Tivo that I'll run into the same situation.
@@dishmanw Sharing programs between Tivo units is done across wifi. The guide info comes from the internet. Tivo has tried hard to be an "all in one" DVR and streaming unit. They seem to always be behind in the streaming department. Some ppl knock them for this but if you only rely on them for DVR functions they shine. We use Roku or the smart tv to stream content. A four tuner Tivo Roamio for OTA with LIfetime service
is an ideal unit to buy just for DVR. It's easily upgraded to larger hard drives, more durable than other newer Tivo units like the Tivo Bolt or Tivo Edge.
ive been wanting a review for so long
I bought a TiVo edge based on this video and have been very pleased with the way it works. Thanks Tyler good recommendation
yes looking forward to getting my new edge
Awesome videos and service. I'm learning a lot - Thanks! I was about to buy the Tivo Edge but it wanted a monthly subscription fee of around $7. I think the link you're providing is to buy the edge bundled with the lifetime subscription at a discount which is also cool, but it's still paying the fee. This cutting the cord is added up ;)
I purchased a TiVo Edge from Channel Master last year. Great unit. I actually am using two antennas to get stations from two different markets, and the Tivo gives me the correct guide information for all of the channels I receive. It works much better than the Channel Master DVR+ that it replaced. I would highly recommend getting one if you use an antenna for your main TV viewing like we do.
U got usa channel on it?
Time travel does not exist...yet. I like how you think Tyler.
I bought mine from channel master because of this video and it is awesome.
Very interesting, informative, and educational. Well done presentation. This TEVO sounds and seems like a excellent product. Thank You For Your Time and Strong Efforts.
That's a great deal Tyler, Thanks.. I just bought. I love Tivo & now I can retire my Tivo Bolt & get rid of the monthly charges!
Ronnyball. Be smart by a Chevy bolt too. Buy everything bolt. Did you know this a way to become cool for you. Focus at once, ronnyball.
Antenna men! Great podcast as usual!
OTA TiVos are the best. I have a Roamio that records when I am at work. I love classic westerns and comedies. All the best shows for free and no cable bill. It's the only way to enjoy antenna TV.
Were you able to upgrade your Roamio to the new TE4 and get Tivo+?
I don't know about the TE4 but I do I get TiVo+ with the Roamio. When I press the TiVo button on my remote I see MY SHOWS, WHAT TO WATCH, TIVO+, APPS, and SEARCH.
I've been thinking about buying this unit for a while. The $50.00 discount coupon pushed me over the edge (so to speak). Thanks!
TiVO use to be great but it sucks now with pre-roll ads and buggy software. BEWARE.
@@albertwiersch9852 Buggy software seems to be an established fact of life in the broadcast TV business. In particular, the recording of programs and series hardly ever works correctly. I own two other DVRs (CM7400 and DVR+, both purchased from Channel Master). They are both horrible examples of electronics engineering. My expectations are low.
@@andrewmai1541 Check out the Channels DVR, getchannels.com/dvr-server/. We switched to it and have no regrets.
@@ericg7490 Does the Channels app accept number key inputs? I've been using Live Channels app, but sometimes the app freezes video.
@@ericg7490 I been using channels for 3.5 years now. Absolutely the best DVR for me. I admit it can be a little technical for someone not familiar with the hardware it can support. But I have it set up with my Synology NAS with 12 TB drive. Also houses my TV and movies in one place.
Sounds like the remote control actually works since it’s performance wasn’t mentioned and this is a trustworthy reviewer.
I’m still astounded that so many other over the broadcaster TV DVR’s have remote control issues.
I love your channel, thank you!
I've had a TiVo Roamio OTA for about 8 years. I paid for the all-in monthly fee option which is a great idea. I love the machine and it still works fine. The Roamio is missing a lot of streaming options like SlingTV but otherwise I love it.
TiVo still doesn't have great streaming options on the Bolt or the Edge. If you want the best TiVo device for streaming, it would be the Tivo Stream 4K.
Thank you so much for all the review and information. Blessings 😇
I bought my TiVo Bolt OTA/Cable several years ago and got the lifetime service. So glad I did. It made it simple to switch from cable to ota because it works with either one. I'm glad I had to foresight to not buy the cable only model.
Nice, I’ve been meaning to get one of these. I have a hauppage tv tuner on my computer now to record.
Check out the Channels DVR, getchannels.com/dvr-server/.
I just ordered the TiVo. It was $350. $100 more than 15 years ago. TiVo has always been outstanding. Thank you for this tip. Your video sold my Wife.
Thanks for the Tivo Edge review. I have a Tablo Quatro and it's awesome when working. It has bad wifi setup. I would like something more stable and dependable.
Always loved ui on tvio sound is amazing too
Great as always! Like your new black shirt look. Professional and retro Johnny Cash. Peace and Prosperity.
3:42 I was DTV Installer for six years, and some customers actually complained that DTV sales people told them they could fast forward live to skip commercial, so when ever i started an install I'd explain that to them first before moving forward. You'd be surprised at how many people think they can fast forward live TV. It took a few customers a minute or two before the light buld would turn on. The look in their eyes is was always priceless.
Being unable to fast forward live TV would make it a lot easier to win at sports betting!
My wife thought that. She also thought there are phone back up chargers that don't require recharging themselves. She's a dumb blonde.
I'm still using a DirecTV THR22 TiVo alongside my TiVo Bolt OTA, so I've got a lot to choose from.
LOL!!!
If you pause it, you can fast forward but live is... live, so
Kind of liking this device. Has my four favorite apps.
Hey Tyler! You did a great job of overall explaining how the TiVo works. I use a TiVo Bolt OTA which isn't really much different. I love the layout of the menus, ease of setting up One Passes for shows, the guide, etc. The Bolt will also upscale to 4K like the Edge even though shows are normally 720p or 1080i. My Bolt OTA has 4 tuners and a 3TB hard drive, and it does cost me $7.53 per month to run it, but I don't mind the storage space, even though I've never exceeded 13% yet. The deal you have on the Edge with the "all-in" is a great deal, but I really need the 4 tuners, but a great value for many! There are many used Bolts on eBay, but you must be careful as there are older models of it that are outdated. The current Bolt OTA also has the "voice remote" which I never use. Mine is set to IR remote mode so I could "teach" my Universal RF10 remote with which I can run everything in my system just by feel. Also worthy to note; the SKIP feature is hit or miss. It gets information from the network to provide "skip" information for the TiVo. The SKIP isn't always available even on Prime Time main network shows, which gripes me some nights. But, you can report the shows missing SKIP or incorrect SKIP information here: survey.confirmit.com/wix/1/p3075425841.aspx Another note on SKIP, is that it can be set to manual or automatic which is nice. I also really like how quick you can turn CC on and off and change SKIP from auto to manual or vice versa just by hitting the "Info" button while watching a show. The apps are pretty limited so I don't use it for that purpose, but instead use a Roku Premiere which has much more up to date apps. available on it. For the most updated apps. with TiVo, they have the TiVo 4K Stream device. But for OTA recording, you just cannot go wrong with the Bolt or the Edge, they're wonderful units!
I've never see a Tivo with 3 TB of memory. How did you get that?
@@g9-anne513 I ordered the proper PMR (parallel magnetic recording) Western Digital internal hard drive from WeaKnees (authorized TiVo retailer/servicer). The drive cost more than the TiVo did. They sell all kinds of upgrades for TiVo units.
I have the Bolt also combo cable/ota. Downside are those 2.5" hdds. I found a new original 1tb WD hdd I just upgraded my 500gb. maybe later this year I'll add the 3.5" hdd with external to convert it. For $25 brand new hdd not a bad deal
Yeah, it kills me when a company comes out with a new model of something and it is actually a downgrade. The Bolt OTA has 4 tuners and the Edge only has 2. They probably saved $2 by leaving the other 2 out.
Thanks Antenna Man for the coupon code. I decided to take the plunge. I currently am using a cheap OTA DVR but this looks much better than what I've been using.
This will definitely be an upgrade!
@@AntennaMan I need to know if this has both HDMI & RCA AV outputs on the back (the pictures on amazon do not show it).... so my RCA wired kitchen TV will display the same thing as the main bigscreen. I cannot do that anymore w/o cablebox. My only other way to do that---> i bought a roku w a 3.5mm output and i can get both the kitchen & main bigscreen to work at the same time, but it has the older SLOW processor and remote w/o volume controll (downgrade) thanks!!! Im loving my cord cutting experience and U helped a lot!!!
I am thinking about buying one for my mother during Christmas time if I get my first apartment very exciting 😊
I picked up a OTA converter box from View TV with programmable recording feature for $35 on Amazon. Uses USB flash drives for storage. It works great and has even better reception than my TV’s tuner!
I have the same thing, bought maybe 2 years ago. Mine shuts down occasionally and sometimes locks when trying to boot. The biggest problem is how slow the UI is. I watch 1 show on my TV and use the ViewTV to record a second show. It is a steal since it records at 1080 and 720, depending on what the station sends out. I can watch the files using VLC player on my mac if I want. I wish the TiVo was
Whoa, that's pretty cool.
I'm moving in 2023 and have made a note to do a consult with you post-move. I cut the cord a good 10 years ago, and have been a tivo user since the first year it came out.
Been waiting for this product Threw channel master , Had a TiVo bolt with cable so I could record my favorite shows and fast forward the commercials which I hate them . Now have dropped cable Internet only saving 8 $ a month great product 5 stars !!!!!
I had Tivo back in the 90s before DirecTV added their own version. Tivoli was WAY better tech, for sure. But this thing makes sense for us cord cutters. Thank you!
I had ReplayTV in 1999 ! It skipped ads , was 1st to ever do so.
I purchased this model about 3-weeks ago and it is a very good unit,but after setting it up,found out from customer support that the unit requires about 75%-95 % signal in order to get the tunner's to work and get the pic on your tv.I went to lowes and bought a distribution amp and installed it along with the 75ohm terminal caps for the unused terminals.The unit has a lot of info about how to do functions and reminds me of a Sat box,to a degree?Also the tech support is available 7-days a week and they speak English and are very easy to understand.I also did buy the all in one service.
Nobody ever makes it clear if the Edge will also record from streaming channels. I know that video on streaming channels are many times on demand but now we have webstations with near parallel to OTA stations with daily and weekly lineups. Being able to record something at the time it is streaming and watch it later - is this called timeshifting :) - would be a plus. I know of one sure deal but its an subscription model. Does the tivo edge record everything that it can view?
I bought a TIVO Bolt OTA 1 TB with lifetime service about 2 years ago. Looks to be about the same as this. It’s been a good device for my household.
Thanks for saying that, Ronnie. I have the Roamio. Appears to be all the same features and capabilities too. I don't think I can justify buying a new one without any noteworthy upgrades.
great device. only 2 issues I have with it. No ATSC 3.0 tuner and only 2 tuners instead of 4. When they come out with that model I'll for sure buy on to replace my Tablo quad.
I have a Tablo Dual. Auto commercial skip, channel scan and WiFi connection. It's just better.
There is a TiVo Edge model with 4 tuners and 1TB drive available, it just costs more money.
If you go to Settings, Help, Account and System, Diagnostic, it shows you everything about each tuner: frequency, PIDS, signal strength, SNR, corrected and uncorrected errors, and more.
Antenna men I live in phila,pa n is cain of ruff to pick up a signal around here. Again thanks for that tip. Take care 👍👍
Excellent discount. I have tuner anxiety with just two tuners 😆
Tivo used to make the Bolt that had FOUR tuners!
@@wadebarnett2542 ya, I've got the old 4 tuner Roamio ota. It's getting pretty slow and long in the tooth. I'll probably just upgrade the hard drive and cross my fingers for atsc 3.0
You can still get the Bolt OTA through several sources with the later OTA versions having 4 tuners and stock 1TB hard drive. My Bolt OTA with 4 tuners and 3TB hard drive runs me $7.53 per month to run it. I love it and having the extra tuners.
@@bigredwag I got the 4-tuner cable & ota bolt refurbished from Tivo. Now I'm finding out that it doesn't run the new Hulu software that lets you record from antenna (if you get Hulu). Apparently the app software is already built in? I thought you could download new app software.
Nice video that was simple to understand, I was hoping though to show the back of the unit to see if there are any inputs such as the ability to connect to other sources. My specific need is to "push" my current cable to view remotely like the sling player does on the sling box. Since Sling box is discontinuing their service in Nov. I am looking for a replacement. Thanks again for your video
good review
This makes for a perfect replacement for my paid satellite service (Dish), when I eventually end up moving somewhere with OTA reception
I hooked mine up by wifi ,but you can use ethernet also.The guide takes about 24 hrs to load up completely,but then you can go in and assign,the guide the way you want it too.I also went with a Roku
unit alongside of the Tivo,so now I am a real cord cutter,PS,I had Orby TV for about 1&1/2 years and they went bankrupt.
Great video
I have it and the only problem. they had not updated the full line up after repack for Houston. I am waiting for them to answer my email. But, I love it!
Support is terrible now.
I've got a perfectly good Tivo Bolt with the rare option to use cable or OTA. I switched from cable to an amplified window antenna and it's amazing. It seems the only major difference with the Tivo Edge is the ATSC 3.0 tuner.
I'm not sure if Tivo will release an ATSC 3.0 tuner. A source tells me they are done with DVRs. The current model should be good for at least ten years
I have had the TiVo Romano OTA since 2017. I paid about $349 with all in service then for the 1TB version. I did add a cable card slot to it and used it for limited basic cable with Comcast for a while but now I'm on OTA and finally getting an outdoor antenna Up this week.
The TiVo I think was and might still be the Cadalic of cord cutting devices. I have all the features like commercial skip on my older unit. Every thing works like you said. Your review is very accurate. I don't even use the smart apps on my tv because the TiVo is so convenient. The TiVo+ streaming service is a nice little add we got recently but I mostly use Netflix for streaming and Plex for streaming my own collection of movies and shows off a PC. The TiVo edge would have faster processing power but I don't think I'd buy it to replace my tivo until they have ATSC 3.0 capability.
One thing that is nice about the TiVo is the companion devices like the TiVo mini. I have one in my bedroom and it brings all the live tv and recorded show to a 2nd tv plus is also a streaming device too.
Thanks, I’ll get one.
Look at my Tablo review as well. It's another good OTA DVR
I have the TiVo Bolt OTA/Cable and it came a few years before the Edge, but has 4 tuners instead of 2. So you can record four programs at once.
I’ve got a Philip’s over the air DVR I bought in 2007 when my VCR finally conked out. It only records in 480p, so I’d be interested in this if it’s ATSC 3.0 compatible. Don’t want to buy this and have to upgrade in a couple of years. Great video.
Interesting! Yeah, at some point you will need a new DVR when ATSC 3.0 replaces 1.0. I don't see that happening for another ten years.
I've used a Tivo OTA Roamio since 2014. I love it! My only complaint is I wish you could add more streaming apps. For example, Disney+ isn't available. Otherwise, if you cut the cord but need a great DVR/streaming device, look no further.
The newer TiVo Bolt and TiVo Edge are still very limited on streaming apps. If you want the TiVo interface, they offer the TiVo Stream 4K which is much more up to date on apps.
Yes
If I watched a ton of network TV or PBS, this would be worth a look.
I have a Tivo Hd that I found cheap with a subscription. Hooking up an antenna and scanning gives a great experience on a 13 year old machine. It has limited internet channels now since Tivo deleted them. I upgraded the 160 HD to a 1 GB HD. Tivo Edge looks great ,though.
Did you have to purchase a "special" HD from TiVo, or will any old HD work now?
@@g9-anne513 Just saw your question. Tivo HD is the name of the device. I purchased one at a thrift store which just happened to have an active subscription. That allows monthly guide and recording of selected programs and subscriptions. i found info on how to upgrade the included 160 GB Hard drive to 1TB. Hope that answers your question.
Decent review. Now we need a Tablo Quad vs Tivo discussion.
Good point, that's a great idea, I would like to see that
I'd like Tablo to allow number key inputs to change channels.
Tablo hdmi vs Tivo Edge
Hmmmmm
I had the Tablo quad for 2 days and took it back. It said the app would work with my Samsung tv. No play or record functions, only live tv. Grrrrr.
Maybe HDMI version would be worth it. I don’t like to bog down my network anyway.
Any comments would be helpful.
@@chrisscifilink77 I bought my mom a Tablo OTA DVR for Christmas and it turned out the app wasn't in the Tizen App Store so I bought a Tivo Stream 4K at Walmart to set it up.
The guide looks really great!! That's one thing I really dislike about my HDHR Quatro 4K. The guide stinks and I get more disgusted with it every time I use it. But, the remaining functionality is pretty decent, and the price in comparison to the Tivo is more attractive for me. Also, I think 2 tuners is a little limiting. But otherwise it looks like a nice piece of gear. Thanks for a great review, Tyler!! ~Frank
I don't like the HDHR app so I only use it to record shows and I use the Live Channels app to watch TV.
Ever since AARIS bought Tivo, the customer service has been lacking for older Tivo model. I own a Roamio VOX for the last 3+ years. I purchased it for about the same price as the Edge is selling for. It has 4 tuners instead of the 2. For the money you are better of finding a new old stock Roamio VOX.
Okay I will watch it at 6:30 Thanks
We just added an Edge OTA to our second TV; have a Bolt OTA on the other. I've been using TiVos since the Series 1. They're an indispensable entertainment device, cable or OTA. Didn't take long for my wife to understand why I said "I won't miss the cable, but I will miss the TiVo" when we were packing me up before our wedding. :) TiVo has had the user interface in a good place for a very long time, but I do miss the TiVo guy on startup, and working Thumbs Up/Down buttons.
I agree, the user interface on Roku and their remote does not live up to TiVo's. Even You Tube TV cloud does not have the same options as the classic TiVo box does. It is much easier.
I think I'm going back to TiVo. I tried so hard with all the smart stuff like Google TV and I just miss it. Old school is way better for TV.
Thanks for the video. How to we increase the storage capacity?
good video
I installed the Stremium app DVR services $5 a month and it records better than my $250 Recast DVR.
The commercial skip can be set to automatic. No button press needed. My Roamio is set that way.
Watched the full video before asking just in case you covered my question. I have been planning to buy a Tablo soon. How does the Tivo compare in your opinion? So far the two seem to be top of the class. For the record if I go with Tablo I will NOT be doing the subscription add on you described in the Tablo video so free to free.
I really value the content and reviews you share. You have been a great resource for a OTF / Free RF guy like me.
I liked both a lot. The Tablo is a bit cheaper but requires the addition of a hard drive and streaming device. I'd say Tablo is better if you're looking for a DVR to be accessed from multiple streaming devices. The Tivo would be better if you have one main TV set.
@@AntennaMan fantastic! Thanks for the reply
I love my tablo 2 tuner lite no subscription and watchable on 6 devices never going back to anything else
@@arizonalurps5150 awesome! Thanks for the info
@@arizonalurps5150 I work for one of the companies that own one of the satellite services. I get my satellite for $10 a month. If they raise it to $15 I will cancel. I seldom watch tv, I should probably check it to make sure it works. I haven't turned the satellite service on since mid Feb... Valentine's weekend I think.
This is great if you only have one or two TVs. You'll have to buy a Tivo Mini for each additional TV (not cheap).
I had TiVo’s for years but for me now I bought the home run with 3.0 tuner and go thru my Plex server
What do you like better about that setup?
It’s just another option, TiVo’s are still great thou and probably better if you have an older person in the house
I'll wait till this new tuner format ATSC 3.0 comes on line then I'll purchase one.
That going to be a long wait
Yeah you're going to wait a very long time - likely years. We are still in the very early stages of the launch of NextGen TV.
it also have a Cable Card Slot
The Tivo's remote and channel GUI is (and always has been) much better than DirecTv or dish because it can be customized easier and it is not filled with ad garbage. You forgot to mention that the SSD needs protection from power surges - otherwise you might lose recorded programs.
Is this Tivo Edge right for me? I'm getting old and a lot of this technology has passed me by. I don't have cable, I use an antenna. All I want to do is to be able to schedule tv shows to record while I watch another channel. Then I can watch the recorded tv show on another night, whenever I want. I'm not looking for any other features. I don't need gaming, streaming, internet connectivity, or fortune telling. All that stuff makes my brain explode. Thanks!
Hey there. Looks like no one answered your question a year ago on this TIVO. I am looking for the same simplicity and this unit seems to fit the bill. Of course, there will be a little learning curve but only navigationally, I presume. Hope you made out OK. 👍
@@kimharman9402 Thanks for your comment. We DO have access to some streaming services, such as Amazon Prime and Paramount +, so we can often watch a tv show on a streaming service if we miss it on network tv. And we do stay busy in our lives, so we haven’t yet felt it important enough to purchase this device. Hope it works for you if you try it out!
Nice machine..
I've had a Roamio (all-in) for about 6 years, and it's been stone reliable. 4 tuners, and I can access its menus via internet. I think I paid $300 during a promotion, and I'd hate to be without it now. As you said, it's just plain dependable for recording what you intended. Great UI, well thought out. The picture quality isn't quite as good as what I get from the native tuner on my Samsung TV, but it's acceptable.
TiVo's are great units. There are multiple "video out" options to choose from for the unit to possibly scale to another resolution more suited for your TV.
I have one a Tivo Edge though its the cable version. I use it for Xfinity with a cable card. Which I get free
The odd shape (like a stack of two books, one hangin' over) is messin' w/ my OCD a bit.
Then you might like the Bolt better which is curved and looks "bent". :)
I absolutely agree. I really dislike the weird configuration of the boxes for Edge and Bolt. I'm considering switching to something, like Amazon Fire TV Recast, that is not unpleasantly irregular to look at and place.
@@g9-anne513 The refinement, performance and functionality on the Edge and Bolt far outweigh the shape.
What does it matter what it looks like? It’s just a digital machine that sits next to your TV and records shows for you.. It’s not like it’s clothing that you wear and should therefore care what they look like.. It’s just a box that performs a function for you, so I’m not really understanding why you care what it looks like.
If you don’t understand why the shape is disturbing to people with OCD, then you probably don’t know what OCD stands for. I have it too. There are worse diseases to have for sure but, it’s a disease.
He's lucky he got one that works. I had 2 that were doa.
I would get this if it had 4 tuners like my OTA Roamio has. I wonder why Tivo stopped offering a 4 tuner model.
TiVo has always been making the 4 tuner units in the Bolt and Edge. The 2 tuner version is just a scaled down, lesser expensive unit. In fact, if you have a cable subscription the TiVo Bolt for cable has 6 tuners, but the OTA has 4.
The two stream capable DVR must be a be a recent sub model. I recall that the over the air model was four stream capable.
The roamio ota has 4 tuners, but frankly, they're not very good tuners and you'll have a lot of trouble using it with weaker DTV signals. I know, I have one.
You're right. The 2 tuner Edge is a scaled down, less expensive option than the 4 tuner 1TB unit.
I'm using a Tivo Bolt for over the air TV watching and recording and have had it for over a year. It's great. Mine has 4 built-in tuners instead of 2. To get the guide it will cost $75 a year - definitely worth it. Mine scans for area channels and displays extras I can't receive, but I can just uncheck those, as shown in the video. Also, not all programs have the skip option - fast forward works great in that case. There is now an option to automatically use the skip function without having to use the remote each time. Tivo is a great alternative to cable and is worth every penny. Just be sure you use a good antenna.
Yes, the inconsistent SKIP feature can be annoying. You can report missing or incorrect SKIP here: survey.confirmit.com/wix/1/p3075425841.aspx
i have a couple tivo boxes that do cable or antenna with 4 tuners i have a hard time watching regular tv without skipping commercials
Your videos, Tyler, have helped my immensely in Cutting the Cord. I chose TiVo Edge OTA to record programs on local TV. BTW, I live in the Chicagoland area about 25 miles from local towers. My bedroom tv is a Roku tv. TiVo edge ota is not on that tv. I discovered the many many channels available that are not available on my Samsung TV where the TiVo Edge is connected. I only have up to channel 66 with the TiVo Edge. On the Roku tv I can access channels up to the 300 and 400’s. I have the same OTA antenna on both tvs. Why can’t I access all these channels on my TiVo Edge OTA device? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Your reviews are great, is this still a great recommendation and is the guide still free? Thanks again! 👍🏻
I no longer recommend this unit.
Great thank you!
I understand the Tivo bells & whistles trump other DVR's out there. But do you have a gut feel for how the actual Tivo tuner stacks up against the one used in the Mediasonic Homeworx DTV?
I wish TiVo done this several years ago for OTA, Tablo already beat them to the punch, that TiVo Edge is a bit overkill for streaming features and the price for things I already have with my other streaming devices. I don’t record that much new shows anymore, my area lost some channels due to mergers.
Tablo , hiked up the the connection is real bad , I gave up on it .
@@estradaj777 why are DVRs for OTA so disappointing. We didn’t have much problems with VCRs, we still can’t record everything from OTA due to limitations from digital signals.
I am now using tablo the subjects come through with glassy eyes and tan skin . I connect the antenna cable to the TV than subjects are clear. Outside antenna Clearstream 4max tm
You might need an amplifier.
@@AntennaMan what amplifier would I need. Thanks
Want a DVR that would reord of Locast, Pluto, and other web sites
How’s the tuners ?
& all in means you’re buying a life time subscription to their guide that is incorporated into the price? It’s got some good features I’ll give it that . I have 3 generations of CM dvrs, a Sony dvr and HTC running J river & they all lose the support of the guide service after a while. I’d like a larger HD . Anyway good review it was something I was interested in as many on the antenna groups speak of this device & the 4 tuner model.👍
Just got a Tivo Edge w/ all in from Channel Master. It is much different from Channel Master's DVR+, which we like, but, they dropped the on-line guide update. The guide on the Tivo Edge seems much more complete. Just going through the "learning curve" as to it's operation. One thing though . . . when you're watching a program, and punch in a channel number to jump to, sometimes it jumps to the RF channel, and not the virtual channel. Does anyone have thoughts on this ? Thanks, Bob
I have been using the Amazon Recast DVR for a year now and for the most part has been working fine with Fire TV Cube. I also have a couple other TV's in the house that all have Firesticks that are seldom used. My problem is the Recast will not always record TV shows from ABC at 10:35pm. It's always been hit and miss. It records local channel ABC about 5% of the time and CBS about 90% of the time. Already been down that long road with tech support at Amazon and Channel Master. The whole system has been thru completely reset and antenna has been aligned but no one has figure out why CBS & ABC skips records. Anyway I'm ready to move forward, maybe buying another Recast box may fix the problem w=but my real question is should I go with the Table or the Tivo system. Will both of them work with my existing fore cube and fire sticks?
I live in Western Lehigh County PA so I need an antenna for this to work
Can you add a hard drive for more storage ?
Do the TV tuners work well? Our Sceptre TV doesn't have a very good tuner, my mom has a Sanyo TV in her room, and it has a much better TV tuner. I miss having a DVR. I had a TiVo back in the early 2000s through DirecTV, and I loved it. The replacement DVR was awful, as was the Dish network DVR that we got later on. Now, for us, it's an antenna for local TV channels, and streaming services for the rest.
Can you save recordings to Blu-ray or external Hard Drive. If I like a recording I would like to to able to keep it.
With all of the HDMI and HDCP protocols in place these days, no you can't save and copy recordings. Even the Bolt only has a 3.5mm audio-only output. The Edge does have any analog output at all. My old DirecTV TiVo THR22 does have composite and s-video outputs that I run to my old Pioneer DVD recorder (has hard drive to edit) if there's a show or commercial I want to keep.
Thanks for the review - I have a better practice question about connecting it to my setup. Do I run my coax to the Tivo, then connect HDMI to my TV, or split my coax, then connect the Tivo to the TV with HDMI and keep my TV antenna connection?
Hi, Tyler. Great video! If you had to choose between Tablo Dual HDMI and this Tivo, which would you choose?
The Tivo would be better if connecting only one TV set and the Tablo would be better to connect multiple TV sets.
@@AntennaMan Probably right. My only problem with the Tivo is it only has 500gb of HD storage and doesn't support an external hard drive.