Tivo Newbie here (but with decent computer and A/V experience) that's permanently disabled and trying to cut costs on a Time Warner system.
I lucked into an open-box Roamio Pro recently for an embarrassingly low price, which was both very lucky and a Godsend. Thet RP eliminated my Time Warner DVR.
My question - I had Time Warner's "whole house" DVR service, and it's priced ridiculously high - so now I have a better DVR for less money - but no service in other rooms. I really need it in 2 other rooms and have been researching used Tivo Minis.
I've been looking at the Mini's on eBay and Amazon (and understand the IR vs RF remote difference) and looked at dozens of sites, but I'm still confused:
If I buy a used Tivo mini (with IR or RF remote - not a big deal for me):
1. How do I activate it, and is there a monthly charge (read all sorts of conflicting info)?
2. Does the previous owner need to "release" it, aka "get a ticket number" for me (I'm concerned about buying something that turns out to be a brick and this is another subject that is very baffling).
3. Do I still need a cable box with each Mini...or a Cable Card/Tuning Adapter like I have for the Roamio Pro...or will each one simply use one of the Pro's 6 tuners? (again, I've read conflicting/confusing info).
4. The whole house is wired with interconnected Coax in each room, and the RP is on an ethernet connection along with the cable from the tuning adapter. Can I simply use splitters and hook the Minis up via Coax?
4a. Or - I have a "slave" router for better wireless connection at the back of the house using a different network name - can I plug an ethernet cable into that and 2 minis (TV's are on opposite sides of an adjoining wall)?
5. An afterthought - is there a huge technical difference between the IR and RF models other than the remote?
If I can eliminate the two additional HD boxes in addition to the DVR it'll save me a ton of money over short period of time, which I REALLY need (Disability income and high medical expenses just wreck my budget) - but TV and playing a little guitar are the only things I can do, so it's really important to have the TV rigged where I can access recordings from other rooms AND reduce monthly costs as much as possible. And cost reduction is why I'm looking at used ones - full retail is tough to handle.
Sorry for the multiple questions, and I really appreciate any help/advice in advance. The Roamio Pro is the best thing I've bought in years, and I'm really hoping I can afford to expand the system (and cut costs as well).
Thanks!!
I lucked into an open-box Roamio Pro recently for an embarrassingly low price, which was both very lucky and a Godsend. Thet RP eliminated my Time Warner DVR.
My question - I had Time Warner's "whole house" DVR service, and it's priced ridiculously high - so now I have a better DVR for less money - but no service in other rooms. I really need it in 2 other rooms and have been researching used Tivo Minis.
I've been looking at the Mini's on eBay and Amazon (and understand the IR vs RF remote difference) and looked at dozens of sites, but I'm still confused:
If I buy a used Tivo mini (with IR or RF remote - not a big deal for me):
1. How do I activate it, and is there a monthly charge (read all sorts of conflicting info)?
2. Does the previous owner need to "release" it, aka "get a ticket number" for me (I'm concerned about buying something that turns out to be a brick and this is another subject that is very baffling).
3. Do I still need a cable box with each Mini...or a Cable Card/Tuning Adapter like I have for the Roamio Pro...or will each one simply use one of the Pro's 6 tuners? (again, I've read conflicting/confusing info).
4. The whole house is wired with interconnected Coax in each room, and the RP is on an ethernet connection along with the cable from the tuning adapter. Can I simply use splitters and hook the Minis up via Coax?
4a. Or - I have a "slave" router for better wireless connection at the back of the house using a different network name - can I plug an ethernet cable into that and 2 minis (TV's are on opposite sides of an adjoining wall)?
5. An afterthought - is there a huge technical difference between the IR and RF models other than the remote?
If I can eliminate the two additional HD boxes in addition to the DVR it'll save me a ton of money over short period of time, which I REALLY need (Disability income and high medical expenses just wreck my budget) - but TV and playing a little guitar are the only things I can do, so it's really important to have the TV rigged where I can access recordings from other rooms AND reduce monthly costs as much as possible. And cost reduction is why I'm looking at used ones - full retail is tough to handle.
Sorry for the multiple questions, and I really appreciate any help/advice in advance. The Roamio Pro is the best thing I've bought in years, and I'm really hoping I can afford to expand the system (and cut costs as well).
Thanks!!
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