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Can I use my Premiere without the cablecard?

Discussion in 'TiVo Premiere DVRs' started by atomarchio, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. Nov 2, 2018 #1 of 6
    atomarchio

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    I've had the Premiere for many years now. We are not using it to record shows but primarily for the apps like Netflix.

    What would happen if I removed the cablecard? Would I be able to keep using the Premiere just for the apps or would an annoying error repeatedly appear on the screen?

    Please let me know. Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 2, 2018 #2 of 6
    DVR_Dave

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    Remove the CableCARD and redo Guided Setup for OTA (to avoid CableCARD message).
     
  3. Nov 2, 2018 #3 of 6
    JoeKustra

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    I'm guessing it's a dual coax input model?

    As @DVR_Dave posted, you will need to repeat Guided Setup to avoid constant error messages. Specify "Install later" for the cable card.
     
    Last edited: Nov 3, 2018
  4. Nov 2, 2018 #4 of 6
    ThAbtO

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    The cable card is only used to access cable. The 2 tuner Premiere model can be used for Antenna and/or Cable, while the 4 tuner model is cable only.

    You still would need Tivo (lifetime is best) service to use the apps, Netflix, youTube,etc.
     
  5. Dec 3, 2020 #5 of 6
    Hrbek14

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    This is a bit of an old thread, but beyond using the applications, will I be able to watch things I've already recorded on the Premiere XL if I remove the CableCARD? I do have lifetime service.
     
  6. Dec 3, 2020 #6 of 6
    JoeKustra

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    With service, you can do everything except watch encrypted channels. BTW, without the card, you can perform a channel scan. See what turns up. Also, when your feed has promotions for premier services, like HBO, scan again to find & watch them. The channel numbers will be weird, but it's free.
     

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