After dropping cable and living with several dozen local antenna-sourced channels we realized that we had been spoiled by the ability to record programs for future watching. This version of TiVo was just what we needed, allowing us to record shows for future playback. The ability to skip over commercials on some programs, one button series recording, and a great channel schedule screen are welcome features...should've done this a long time ago.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The TiVo Romeo OTA has a fatal flaw, that being the limited app selection. It this is not corrected TiVo will join the Beta Tape in history. Roku is far superior in this aspect. The TiVo is a very good digital receiver but the guide is crowded with channels we do not receive. Experience may help us customize the listing but it will take work. Internet is still necessary so the streaming through Roku seems to be a better solution and no mini devices are needed. As for streaming TV we found AT&T TV to be affordable and intuitive. Cloud DVRs are making the home DVR a relic.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Google "how does Tivo put skips in the shows?" Once the show is over, most network programs have the skip option added. This can record four programs at once from the HD over the air antenna. The device also streams things like Netflix,, Hulu and Amazon Prime if you subscribe. The HBO Go is not currently allowing me to use my DirecTV Now HBO subscription, but HBO from other vendors may let you access HBO Go through their sign-in information. I have had Tivo for years and this is my all-time favorite unit. Locally, we have PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, CW and Fox plus serveral other formerly UHF things that are over the air. Each channel also has various other versions as, for example, 25.2 and 25.3 showing old TV shows or movies. I love this Tivo.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The TIVO Roamio OTA is a cord cutter's dream for recording shows over an antenna (OTA). It gives you a guide, and you can record shows and store them up to a total of 150 hours (or buy more cloud space if you wish). It is easy to use and has great features like commercial skip, rewind, fast forward, etc. You can schedule recordings with various options. Other reviews have said this device will allow you to record off streaming apps like Netflix, and I have not been able to do that with this TIVO device, although other TIVO models probably do allow that. My wife was upset about losing DirectTV (but not about losing the huge bill), but this device has resolved most of her issues.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is a good DVR option for cord cutters. The interface is very user friendly, especially for the channel guide. However, the streaming apps are limited and fairly slow, and somewhat outdated. So they work? Yes. Is there a better option for streaming? Yes. However, the Roamio does an OK job of integrating the two together. One huge upside is the ease of upgrading the hard drive to a larger size. A 2tb drive can be bought for $50, and installed and running in 10 minutes. No formatting required if you stick to 3tb or less. Voice remote works great for the OTA guide. Not as good for the streaming apps. Overall, I’d buy it again.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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