THR22 On Demand?

Nope. Assuming that your THR22 is properly connecting to the internet, OnDemand/CinemaPlus stuff should appear within 24 hours.

The THR22-100 has two Ethernet jacks on the back. Is there a device I can use to wirelessly connect the THR22-100 to my Wifi router?

DirecTV sells a Wireless Cinema Connection Kit that can be used to connect your THR22 to your home wireless network. Note, however, that you should only ever use the Tivo's top ethernet port.

litzdog911 said:

DirecTV sells a Wireless Cinema Connection Kit that can be used to connect your THR22 to your home wireless network. Note, however, that you should only ever use the Tivo's top ethernet port.

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I thought the connection kit was just a powerline kit? Would this be needed if the router can connect to the directv via wired or a wireless-N Ethernet Bridge?

maxlax said:

I thought the connection kit was just a powerline kit? Would this be needed if the router can connect to the directv via wired or a wireless-N Ethernet Bridge?

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No. DirecTV no longer sells the Powerline Networking kit. This new Wireless Cinema Connection Kit is a wireless ethernet bridge. Check your DirecTV.com account for details.

You should be able to use any WiFi bridge, as far as the TiVo knows its plugged into a wired switch. You configure the bridge externally not from inside the TiVo.

How long has it been plugged in? I was seeing the same thing when I first hooked mine up, the next day it was showing my channels.

eleventeen said:

How long has it been plugged in? I was seeing the same thing when I first hooked mine up, the next day it was showing my channels.

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It's been 48 hours.

Just got off the phone with DirecTV. According to them, the THR22 does not support On Demand. It does however support Cinema (which is Pay Per View)

I have successfully used on demand on my THR22 and I can verify it does indeed work as intended. I am not able to see local affiliates such as NBC, but standard ones like HBO, Showtime and other cable providers on demand all work properly. I have used Disney and Showtime specifically successfully and it downloads much faster than realtime on my internet connection.

elmofongo said:

Just got off the phone with DirecTV. According to them, the THR22 does not support On Demand. It does however support Cinema (which is Pay Per View)

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The DTV page shows On Demand as supported but notes that DirecTV Cinema (satellite downloads) are not supported.

Please note: The following DIRECTV features are not available with the TiVo HD DVR: Whole-Home DVR service, DIRECTV iPad App remote control and live TV streaming functionality, DIRECTV CINEMA (satellite downloads), YouTube on TV, 3D, and GameSearch™.

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Looks like it finally showed up! On Demand seems to work now. It just needed time.

Thanks!

elmofongo said:

Looks like it finally showed up! On Demand seems to work now. It just needed time.

Thanks!

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Usually it only takes 24 hours. Not sure why yours took longer.

I'm having a similar issue with my THR22.

I bought a Linksys Wireless bridge and have it connected to the top Ethernet port on the back of the THR22. I connected it several days ago and can download any of the programs that are listed (pay stuff, free promo stuff), but do not have access to any of the cool, free 'Showcase on Demand' options beyond what was initially included.

I have used the network connection to connect to the DVR service, so I feel like the problem isn't with my connection.

I called in today and was told what I really needed was the 80 buck and change cinema connection kit, but I don't see how that will get me anything any different than what I have.

It feels like the system just hasn't gotten the data refresh from some DTV servers, but I could be wrong.

I'd greatly appreciate any help or guidance.

I woke up this morning and everything is now working fine.

It seems a receiver reset and a forced connection did the trick.

No need to spend cash on the Cinema Connection kit.

I don't know if this has been discussed or not but I cant get my new thr22 to work with my wireless router for on demand. I called directv and they have indicated it only works with a wired connection. They gave me the connection kit when they installed the receiver. I don't have a wps router its a linxsys wpa. Not sure if that makes a difference. If anyone has figured a work around I would love to hear about it. Thanks

The THR22 doesn't have a Wi-Fi adapter. It connects to your home broadband connection either through wired Ethernet or a DECA adapter from DirecTV. What "connection kit" did they give you? Is this the "CINEMA Connection Kit"? That should work. Here are the instructions for the CCK.

WPS is a feature of wireless routers - sometimes called "Wireless Push-Button Setup". It's not directly related to WPA (though is part of the WPA standard.) The instructions I linked above tell you what to do if your router does not have WPS.

Yep that's the kit I got. the cck. But it appears only to work with directv dvr and not tivo. It wont even connect to my wireless network. I have tried and then called and they told me you cant connect wireless to the tivo box. I just have a hard time believing it. should I get some sort of adapter??