TiVo Desktop & Home Media Features
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TiVoToGo Transfers
With the TiVoToGo feature, you can transfer recordings between your computer and any
compatible TiVo® Series2TM DVR connected to your home network.Watch recordings on your
PC or laptop with TiVo Desktop and a compatible media player.

Your Media Access Key

TiVo DVRs connected to your home network share a Media Access Key. Your Media Access
Key keeps your TiVo recordings secure, and prevents them from being played or transferred
outside your home network.
Your Media Access Key is tied to your TiVo service account, and you’ll be prompted to enter it
when you install TiVo Desktop on your computer. To find your Media Access Key:
1. From any DVR connected to your home network, go to TiVo Central®.
2. Select Messages & Settings, then Account & System Information, then Media Access Key.
Or visit www.tivo.com/accesskey.

Choosing Which DVRs Can Transfer Programs

You can specify which DVRs in your home network are allowed to transfer programs with other
DVRs and with your computer using Manage My Account. To allow transfers for a DVR:
1. Sign in to Manage My Account at www.tivo.com/manage.
2. On the left side of the screen, click DVR Preferences.
3. Click the box under Settings to allow (or disallow) transfers for each DVR.
4. Click the Save Preferences button near the top or bottom of the page.
Imagine you’re on a business trip, on a
long flight, or stuck in a hotel room.
Instead of doing the crossword or watching a
bad movie, you could be watching your
favorite programs on your laptop.
Even at home, imagine watching a cooking
show in the kitchen. Or an auto repair
program in the garage. With TiVoToGo, the
possibilities are as wide as your imagination.
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