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How to Set Up TiVo Stream

How to Set Up TiVo Stream

Step 1: On your iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® running iOS5.1 or later, download or update the TiVo App

To stream or download shows from your TiVo Premiere series DVR, you’ll need the latest version of the TiVo App. If you don’t already have the TiVo App, download it from the App Store and install it on your device now. If you already have the TiVo App, make sure it’s up to date (with no updates pending).

Step 2: Check your TiVo Premiere sereies DVR's network connection

Verify that your TiVo Premiere series DVR is connected to your home network using either a wired Ethernet or Ethernet over coax (MoCA®) connection.

Wired Ethernet

Connect your TiVo Premiere series DVR to an open port on your router or to an Ethernet jack in your wall using an Ethernet cable (shown below).

Ethernet over coax (MoCA)

To use a MoCA connection, you must have MoCA enabled in your home. Then, connect the coaxial cable coming from the wall to the CABLE/MoCA port on the back of the TiVo Premiere. For more information on MoCA, see tivo.com/moca.

Step 3: Connect your TiVo Stream

Connect the TiVo Stream to your router and plug it in.

  1. Connect the TiVo Stream to an open port on your router using an Ethernet cable.
  2. Connect the power cord from the back of the TiVo Stream to a power source.
  3. Wait for the LED on the back of the TiVo Stream to turn solid white. This should take less than 10 minutes.

Step 4: Complete setup

You’ll now finish setup on your mobile device.

  1. On your iPad or other mobile device, launch the app.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the app and connect to your DVR. If the on-screen instructions do not appear automatically, go to the app’s Settings menu and tap “TiVo Stream Setup.”
  3. Enjoy!

Want more info or step-by-step instructions?

Download the Get Started Guide (.PDF)

TiVo Stream Tutorial

 

Which network adapters work with my TiVo box?

Choose a network adapter that will work with your TiVo box.

Select your TiVo box from the choices below:

TiVo Premiere

TiVo HD

TiVo Series2
TiVo Premiere/Premiere XL TiVo HD/HD XL TiVo Series3 HD TiVo Series2
wireless adapter wireless adapter wireless adapter wireless adapter
      wired adapter  

HD TiVo box - Wireless Adapters

The following TiVo boxes are compatible with TiVo Wireless Adapters only:

  • TiVo Premiere/Premiere XL
  • TiVo HD/HD XL
  • TiVo Series3 HD

If you just purchased your TiVo box or received it as a replacement through an exchange, a free TiVo software update may be required to use your wireless adapter.

To find your TiVo software version information and update instructions, see TiVo Software Version Information

WARNING: Use of any another wireless adapter not on this list is not supported and results may vary.

Recommended Wireless Adapters
Purchase from TiVo Model No. Connection Type Wireless Protocol Encryption
Wireless N Adapter AN0100 Ethernet cable 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b WEP, WPA, WPA2(Personal)
Wireless G Adapter AG0100 USB Cable 802.11g, 802.11b WEP, WPA, WPA2(Personal)

TiVo Series2 DVR - Wireless Adapters

The following compatibility chart lists the TiVo wireless adapters that are compatible with:

  • TiVo Series2 DT (Dual-Tuner)
  • TiVo Series2 ST (Single-Tuner)

WARNING: Use of any another wireless adapter not on this list is not supported and results may vary.

Recommended Wireless Adapters
Purchase from TiVo Model No. Connection Type Wireless Protocol Encryption
Wireless N Adapter AN0100 Ethernet cable 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b WEP, WPA, WPA2(Personal)
Wireless G Adapter AG0100 USB Cable 802.11g, 802.11b WEP, WPA, WPA2(Personal)

TiVo compatible not tested, but reported to work Not Compatible
Compatible Wireless Adapters (Not Sold by TiVo)
Not Sold by TiVo TSN Prefixes:
110, 130, or 140		 TSN Prefixes:
540, 565, 590, 595, or 649		 Wireless Protocol Encryption
Belkin F5D6050

802.11b

WEP

Belkin F5D6050 ver. 2000

802.11b

WEP

Dell True Mobile 1180

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-120 ver. A

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-120 ver. D

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-120 ver. E

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-120 ver. F TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-122

802.11b

WEP

D-Link DWL-G120 ver. B2 TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later

802.11g

WEP

DLink DWL-G120 ver. C TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required

802.11g

WEP

DLink DWL-G122 ver. A2 TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required

802.11g

WEP

Hawking WU250

802.11b

WEP

Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.6

802.11b

WEP

Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.8

802.11b

WEP

Linksys WUSB11 ver. 3.0

802.11b

WEP

Linksys WUSB12

802.11b

WEP

Microsoft MN-510

802.11b

WEP

NETGEAR MA101 ver. A

802.11b

WEP

NETGEAR MA101 ver.B

802.11b

WEP

NETGEAR MA111 ver. 1

802.11b

WEP

NETGEAR WG111, WG111NA, or WG111RVNA Only adapters starting with serial numbers WG72 or 130 are compatible. TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required.

802.11g

WEP

SMC 2662W ver. 2

802.11b

WEP

SMC 2862W-G ver. 1 (adapter part # 99-012084-282 only) TiVo Software Version 7.1 or later required.

802.11g

WEP

SMC 2862W-G ver. 3 (adapter part # 99-012084-449 only) TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later is required to support ver. 3 on Series2 ST (Single-Tuner) DVRs. Series2 DT (Dual-Tuner)DVRs require version 7.3 or later to support this adapter.

802.11g

WEP

In order to use a peer-to-peer wireless network with 802.11g adapters, you must have the latest version of TiVo software. Only WEP encryption is supported for peer-to-peer connections.
See TiVo Software Version Information to determine the latest software version available for your TiVo box.

TiVo Series2 ST DVR - Wired Adapters

TiVo Series2 Single Tuner DVRs do not have a built-in ethernet port and require a wired adapter in order to use a broadband connection.

The following compatibility chart lists the non-TiVo wired adapters that are compatible with:

  • Series2 ST (Single-Tuner) DVRs.
TiVo compatible not tested, but reported to work Not Compatible

WARNING: Use of another wired adapter not on this list is not supported and results may vary.

Recommended Wired Adapter
Purchase from TiVo TSN Prefixes:
110, 130, 140, 230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590, or 595
Linksys Compact 10/100
USB Network Adapter (USB300M)

Compatible Wired Adapters (Not Sold by TiVo)
Not sold by TiVo TSN Prefixes:
110, 130, 140, 230, 240, 264, 275, 540, 565, 590, or 595

3Com 3C460B

ASIX AX88772 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

ATEN UC210T TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

Billionton Systems USB2AR TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

Belkin F5D5050

Buffalo LUA-U2-KTX TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

Corega FEther USB2-TX TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

D-Link DUB-E100 (versions A1 & A2)

D-Link DUB-E100 (versions A4 & B1)

D-Link DSB-650TX

Goodway GWUSB2E TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

Hawking UF100

Hawking UF200

Linksys 100TX

Linksys USB100TX-PNA TiVo Software Version 7.3 or later required.

Linksys USB100M

Linksys USB200M Ver. 1
Ver. 1 shows no version number; Ver. 2 shows "Ver. 2".

Microsoft MN-110

NETGEAR FA101

NETGEAR FA120

Siemens SS1001

Sitecom LN-029 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

SMC SMC2208

Surecom EP-1472X-2 TiVo Software Version 7.2.2 or later required.

 

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