Easiest solution for viewing movies from PC?

Klankster · 01-27-2011, 01:23 PM

I have a standard (unhacked) Series 3 Tivo hooked to my home network. I have some movies on my PC that I'd love to watch on my TV and understand that there are various ways to have Tivo access my PC so I can watch these films over the Tivo.

I'd like to know what is the most stable solution that would allow me to do this with my Windows XP system, with a minimum of hair-pulling-out. I've seen Galleon mentioned but I know there are other options, and would appreciate some tips from someone who has set this up on their Tivo.

Thanks!

Stormspace · 01-27-2011, 02:33 PM

The standard TiVo desktop application will allow you to send/pull mpeg2 movies from your computer. If your movies are currently in avi or mp4 you'd have to convert them.

Klankster · 01-27-2011, 03:14 PM

Well, duh! I was so busy thinking this required a third-party solution, I never thought to look for an official product. THANKS for the info!

superflysocal · 01-27-2011, 04:51 PM

if it is avi or mp4 then use streambaby so no need for conversion

orangeboy · 01-27-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysocal

if it is avi or mp4 then use streambaby so no need for conversion

You sure about avi?

Dan203 · 01-27-2011, 11:43 PM

What format are the files? The free version of TiVo Desktop can only transfer MPEG-2 files. If your files are anything else you'll need to upgrade to TD+ which costs $25. And even with TD+ not everything will work.

pyTiVo can transfer almost anything, and is free, but it can be a PITA to setup.

Dan