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Roamio OTA , Vox, and Stream questions

717 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  krkaufman 
#1 ·
Just picked up a secondhand Roamio OTA from a family member. Have a few questions.

1) The box didn’t come with a VOX remote but it seems like an interesting addition. I need to get 2 Minis anyway. Can I use the VOX functionality on a VOX mini connected to a Roamio if the host Roamio doesn’t have a VOX remote? In addition, would it be better to just get 2 minis and 2 VOX remotes instead of 2 mini VOXs?

2) When using TiVo app on iPad, I can’t watch recordings because it says that streaming is not supported on this device. I would think a TiVo Stream would be a solution, but it is my understanding that the Stream is being phased out. What is a solution to remedy this situation? Does the Stream work with the new experience and newer versions of the app at all?

Thanks in advance.
 
#5 ·
Can I use the VOX functionality on a VOX mini connected to a Roamio if the host Roamio doesn't have a VOX remote?
Yes.

In addition, would it be better to just get 2 minis and 2 VOX remotes instead of 2 mini VOXs?
First, if the purchased Minis are v1/A92 or v2/A93 versions (i.e. not a Mini VOX) and you wanted to add VOX voice control functionality, then you would need to make sure to purchase the VOX Remote version that includes the VOX Bluetooth/BLE USB dongle to add BLE communications capability to the Minis. Or you would need to purchase the dongle separately. (The same would be true were you to also want to add VOX functionality to a non-VOX Roamio OTA.)

The Mini VOX has BLE communication built-in.

As for which to buy, there's insufficient data on your needs/requirements for the devices to offer an opinion.
 
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