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Home Automation and Control

The TiVo Premiere box was engineered with the ability to easily integrate with popular control systems via IP or IR with a transmitter. By default, the feature that allows network devices to control the TiVo unit via IP is turned off to ensure network security.

Compatible Control Systems:

Important Default Setting

TiVo DVRs can be controlled by networked devices, such as Crestron home

control systems. Beginning with version 9.4 of the TiVo software, this feature is turned OFF by default to ensure home network security. To enable this feature and turn it ON, do the following:

1.Go to TiVo Central > Messages & Settings > Settings > Remote, CableCARD & Devices > Network Remote Control

2.Choose “Enabled”

3.Press “Select”

These partner companies have control modules readily available. If your preferred control system does not have a module available, you can program one using the “TCP Remote Protocol” as a guide. You should already be familiar with the mechanics of opening and using TCP connections before using the protocol.

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Glossary

CableCARD – is a specialized version of a PCMCIA card designed specifically to decode scrambled digital cable signals. TiVo Premiere DVRs use a Multi-stream CableCARD (M-Card) which is inserted into a slot in the back of the DVR.

CableCARDS must be activated by a cable provider.

Digital Tuning Adapter (DTA): A Tuning Adapter is a small set top box that gives your CableCARD-equipped TiVo box the ability to request switched digital video (SDV) channels. Like CableCARDs, Tuning Adapters are part of the digital cable system, so they must be issued by the cable provider. Tuning Adapters are installed in the cable line between the TiVo box and the cable wall outlet. An additional USB connection is used by the TiVo box to send channel tuning requests to the Tuning Adapter, which transmits the requests back to the cable system.

Media Access Key (MAK) – is the numerical passcode assigned to any content associ- ated with the TiVo account. All devices on the same account share the same MAK to verify permission to access content. You may be prompted to enter this number when setting up additional TiVo devices and accessories.

MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) – Delivers a high-speed network connection through existing coax cable. Some TiVo products feature a built-in MoCA bridge (XL4), others require an Ethernet-coax bridge.

Multi-Service-Operator (MSO) – refers to large entities offering a multitude of services including cable, internet, phone and security. When used in reference to TiVo products it implies a synonym for cable company.

Network Attached Storage (NAS) –

is an detached storage solution with can be accessed via a network or FTP site. This storage is in turn shared with all other devices authorized on the network. In reference to TiVo, NAS can provide additional storage for all networked units.

Over-the-top (OTT) – Content designated by the provider as above and beyond traditional linear channels provided by the cable company.

Season Pass® recording – TiVo feature that keeps track of a show that is part of a series. Set one up, and the TiVo service will make sure to record the show every week, even if the day or time changes. You can tell the TiVo box how many episodes to keep and if it should record reruns.

TiVo App – the free all-purpose mobile application for iOS, Android, and Kindle HD enables TV guide data, remote DVR management, and touch screen control for compatible TiVo DVRs.

TiVo Service Number (TSN) – refers to the unique identifier associated with every box manufactured by TiVo Inc. This number identifies aspects of the box to TiVo Customer Service to help assist in troubleshooting among other activities.

Trickplay™ Bar - shown as green linear bar on the bottom of the screen, the Trickplay Bar represents the continuous video stream a TiVo DVR is processing and allows for manipulation of video content with operations for pause, rewind, and resume.

Video on Demand (VOD) – refers to services that grant access to content upon request. Transactional VOD refers to services like Amazon Instant Video and cable VOD that require users to pay for each individual piece of content. Subscription-based VOD, like Netflix and Hulu Plus, offer a flat monthly fee for unlimited access to a content library.

Whole Home Enabled –refers to TiVo products with built-in MoCA capability and the ability to integrate into a home network via Ethernet or coaxial cable in order to share content.

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