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TiVo Stream 4k is NOW AVAILABLE

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#142 ·
I received my TiVo Streaming 4K yesterday and it’s setup and running. So far I’m fairly impressed with one big exception. The only Live TV partner is Sling TV and if you don’t like Sling it renders a lot of the features that make this device unique worthless. For example, The integrated Live TV grid, the Live button on the remote, My Shows, etc. I’m sorry, but Sling’s lack of Live “Local” Streaming channels and a pitifully small amount of DVR storage are a non-starter for me.

Aside from the Sling problem (which is a big problem for me) the device has access to many great apps via Google Play. Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube TV, Vudu (although I noticed Vudu is not integrated with search results), HBO, Showtime, YouTube just to name a few. Additionally, the picture and sound quality are very good.

Bottomline for me, the device has great potential but unless you’re a Sling TV user it’s no different than any of the many other streaming devices on the market. If TiVo could eventually add IU integration with additional Live TV streaming services, it would be a winner in my opinion. Please TiVo add IU integration for YouTube TV and/or Hulu!
 
#156 ·
If I could use it in place of a TiVo Mini, then I might consider one. Otherwise I don't know that I really need one of these at this time. I've got plenty of streaming options built in or available through other devices that I already bought and introducing another means getting others in the household to consider learning how to use whatever the newest is. They already have enough issues figuring out the ones that were already here, mostly getting lost in how to switch from TiVo (Live TV or recorded) over to use of the streaming devices and vice versa.
This. A thousand times, this. I'm looking to simplify my streaming architecture. Why should I give TiVo another dollar, only to get Yet Another Dongle that doesn't integrate with my existing TiVo environment with only a vague promise that someday, maybe, it might? WAF = 0.
 
#227 ·
Regarding IR Control from the Remote. I couldn't find a menu for this, but if you hold the TiVo Button and the Power Button, the red light will blink. Then enter 4 numbers. Each time you enter a number it will flash, and it will flash 3 times after the last digit. Just like a normal TiVo remote.

Without a menu to tell you which 4 digits correspond to your TV maker, it is kind of hard, but I got lucky and the 4 digits I entered worked for my TV.

One thing about the remote-- does anyone else's remote rattle when you shake it. My guess is there's a weight in there that's loose. It does't feel broken, just like there's a little play for a weight to wiggle around.
 
#234 ·
I wonder if the search works like on regular TiVo remotes?

Search for a code to control TV power and volume

1. Cover the end of the TiVo remote control with your hand.
2. Hold down the TiVo and TV Power buttons simultaneously until the red (or amber) light on the remote control remains on.
3. Remove your hand from the end of the TiVo remote control.
4. Enter code 0999.
5. After you enter the code, the red (or amber) light will flash three times and then remain on.
6. Press Channel Up once every two seconds. This will test hundreds of codes, one by one. Do not go any faster than this or you may skip over a code that works.
 
#313 ·
I think he was really harsh on it and was incorrect on some stuff. He seemed to hate due to mostly lack of some Plex things he personally does, so if you aren't engrained into the Plex stuff or care so much about those issues, most of what he hates is moot.

One of the things he said doesn't work is using an ethernet adapter, but mine worked as soon as I plugged it in without any issues whatsoever.

Also, the forced HDR isn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be. I already posted a link to someone explaining it and why it happens and how to fix it. As soon as I followed what it said it worked and looked really good, especially when I tried it on my new OLED which supports Dolby Vision, apparently the old version since he reported the Sony version isn't working, just like on the Edge.
 
#335 ·
I got my Stream yesterday, and for me it's unusable on our new OLED (LG CX). I switched between DV and the other HDR mode, but menus and SDR content looks awful. It's way too bright and washed out. I could adjust my HDR picture settings to make it look better, but then any real HDR content would look awful. I'm tossing it in a drawer for now in the hopes that Tivo fixes it, but I won't hold my breath.
 
#355 ·
But you're still missing the point; you shouldn't HAVE to do that. It's ridiculous.
I'm not missing any point. It's not ridiculous when you can see the quality you can get by doing so. I guess I am in the minority as someone that is willing to work a little to get the best I can.

Let's just all agree to disagree please. It's obvious none of us will change our minds.
 
#343 ·
Have you watched any actual Dolby Vision content? If I adjust the picture settings to make SDR content look okay, then actual DV content looks terrible. I'm not willing to mess around in video settings every time I want to watch DV content. Again it's great that you like the way it looks, but for an awful lot of people it's a dealbreaker as I'm sure you've seen by all the complaints on this board and elsewhere. I'm not sending mine back in the hopes that Tivo fixes it, but it won't be connected to my TV again unless a firmware update is released.
 
#345 ·
I use my calibrated DV input on my OLED that I've used in the past to watch DV content like Lost in Space, See, The Morning Show, etc. Now I watched many channels from Channels DVR and they've appeared normal and actually look better than when I watch it in SDR.

I don't normally watch DV content in my living room though now. I now watch it in my theater on my projector now that I've tried the new Dolby Vision LLDV trick I've been reading about the last few weeks. It also looks much better there now too.

All I am saying is, even if you have to tweak the contrast a little or whatever, once you see what Dolby Vision processing can really do to the regular standard def signal once it is set right, I think you would also feel it's worth the little to no effort.
 
#358 ·
Problem with all of this is no amount of adjustments will truly fix the picture. HDR Tone Mapping is the best band aid at the moment, if your TV has such a setting. But the always on HDR bug has to be fixed by the developer. If AT&T TV is indication, it must be pretty hard, if not impossible to fix. Their Android TV box has had the HDR bug for over 3 years now. But their is a glimmer of hope since Nvidia Shield was able to fix theirs. However that may have required new hardware.

If it doesn't bother you, either your TV is masking it well enough or you are blind. The problem still exists and needs to be fixed.
 
#5 ·
Do AppleTV or Disney+ service work on this yet though, right? Any other big ones missing at launch? Without those, to me this is not something to get excited about. No better than my Roku running along side of my "regular" TiVo box.
 
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#6 ·
If you are thinking of getting 2, Id rather get one first, see how you like it, then get a second. There is no advantage of getting 2 together unless you are paying extra for speedy shipping.

Also in sure Amascam and Best Butt will sell it for $50 when it goes on sale.
 
#33 ·
Also in sure Amascam and Best Butt will sell it for $50 when it goes on sale.
Ya' think? That would be a nice use for the Amazon gift cards I have.
Whats $50 if you have all those devices. And you get a nice cute tivo mini remote. Just get one!
The remote almost looks like the Amazon swag foam remote. :)
 
#57 ·
I might buy one to check it out. I like the My Shows concept where shows the user plans to watch are consolidated by the device into one place, independent of the streaming service that provides each show.

Does any other device provide such a feature? I currently use Roku devices which of course require the user to know where to find each show.
 
#74 ·
ordered one yesterday and paid for overnight delivery. Crazy I know but of course they shipped it via ground which is free. Trying to get refund has been impossible.
Order another one and take standard free shipping. Use this one until that one arrives. Then return the original for a full refund (I assume they refund the shipping too). They pay for the return shipping I think. Hassle, yes, but the principle of the thing, if you paid for overnight and did not get it it should be EASY to get a refund, if not make them pay for it one way or another.
 
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