downloading copy protected shows

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The original poster was trying to get copy protected video off a Series 3. I don't think you can use the TiVo app and a Stream to down load content from a Series 3 to a tablet or phone.

 

You are correct. The only thing you can do with protected recordings that are on an S3 is play them on that TiVo.

 

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I actually checked before I posted but forgot that I had WiFi turned off on my phone. Once I enabled it, I did get the download option.

 

Or a TiVo that streams like my Roamio Plus and others.

 

It can stream because it has integral Stream h/w.

 

You're understood, but makes sense to have the clarification that it can be built-in Stream/Stream-like technology.

 

I don’t understand much of this thread. I have/ had a Tivo S3. I had hundreds of OTA shows on it. When I moved to my Bolt last year I moved every show to the Bolt without a hitch. And with the media access key there are several different programs that will strip DRM of shows transferred to the PC (just google it)

I think this thread has assumed cablecard tivo users only. For us broadcast only Tivo users everything the original poster wanted to do is trivially possible

...Dale

 

No one has been assuming anything. The initial post of this thread specifically asked about transferring "copy protected" recordings.

 

Right.

I think Dale may be confusing encrypted TiVo recordings (which can be decrypted via various utilities provided the MAK) and copy-protected content as flagged by the signal source. Copy protection blocks the ability to download or transfer a show off the original TiVo on which it was recorded; the best you can do is stream it, as allowed.

And, yeah, I'm not aware of any OTA antenna content flagged as copy-protected, so all OTA content has been copy-freely in my experience. At the other end of the spectrum lies, well, Spectrum cable TV customers.

 

Not sure if the FCC ever bothered to just rescind the rule, but most of the major players got waivers allowing them to encrypt everything, including locals, years ago.

 

Wondering if Dan meant to say aren't allowed to copy protect them when they re-transmit as you are right that Comcast certainly was allowed to (and did) encrypt OTA broadcast channels a few years ago.

Scott

 

I do not understand why they never allowed copying of protected recordings from one tivo on your system to another. When I got the used LS XL4, it used the same key as my Roamio Pro always had. Still encrypted and not going anywhere. It's a pain. I can't move those recordings off my RP to the XL4. Yes, I guess it's a law. I don't care much for stupid laws...

 

LOL. Who does? Should we have a poll on "I like stupid laws"?

 

What is 'stupid' is in the eye of the beholder.

 

Da.