[don998]

I have a Roamio OTA and it recently updated to 21.9.7.v3. I then started seeing the Gray Arrow screen and a black screen at the beginning of recorded shows. And, I noticed the tivo+ program line added to the guide. I have NOT accepted the tivo+ Terms because I am concerned that if I do, they will actually start inserting Ads instead of the gray arrow screen.
Does anyone know if I can avoid the Ads if I do not agree to start tivo+?
I don't figure I am missing anything by not using yet another mediocre streaming service.

 

[DeltaOne]

I have NOT accepted the tivo+ Terms because I am concerned that if I do, they will actually start inserting Ads instead of the gray arrow screen. Does anyone know if I can avoid the Ads if I do not agree to start tivo+?

I also haven't agreed to the TiVo+ terms of service, so I can't answer that part of your question.

Maybe you know this, but you can call (or live chat) with TiVo and ask to opt-out of the pre-roll ads. They'll say the change will take up to 72 hours. In my case the change kicked in after about 30 hours.

 

[cwoody222]

Prerolls and TiVo+ are completely separate.

No, avoiding the terms will not stop the ads.

 

[mattyro7878]

I was gonna say the opposite. Once you see the guide ads, you can bet the pre-rolls are not far behind.

 

[ajwees41]

I was gonna say the opposite. Once you see the guide ads, you can bet the pre-rolls are not far behind.

I have had Tivo Plus since announced and haven't seen pre-roll ads

 

[KevTech]

Tivo+ triggers downgrade/upgrade to TE3.

 

[don998]

Looks like this is a moot point. The ads started showing up anyway. At least I can jump past but they are still annoying.

 

[Alpha1847]

Yes, getting the pre-roll ads for recordings now too. Hey, Tivo - I'd be ok with this if you wanted to start offering the service for free, but as I am already paying $15/mo for a glorified channel guide, this double-dipping is inexcusable. Please, continue to give me reasons to drop my service after 15 years. As if the useless mini boxes or terrible mobile app weren't enough.

 

[Mikeguy]

Looks like this is a moot point. The ads started showing up anyway. At least I can jump past but they are still annoying.

You can telephone TiVo customer support and request that the pre-roll ads be discontinued for you, and TiVo will honor the request (although it may try to dissuade you).