TiVo Service Updates (January 2012)
One of the benefits to being a TiVo Service subscriber is the ongoing improvements and enhancements to the TiVo experience. The latest automated update to the TiVo Premiere software includes many new and exciting features you’re sure to notice. Here are some key highlights:
Improved programming guides
You'll notice numerous improvements to the live TV experience. Most notably, the live TV window now appears when you view the Programming Guide and Live Guide. You can now also access a handy mini-guide by pressing the Select button while watching a show; it displays what shows are coming up next on your current channel and the next three channels.
Available on:All TiVo Premiere DVRs
More informative channel banner
The former "channel banners" have been renamed "info banners." These redesigned banners will now show you more information in a crisper, better-looking layout whenever you switch channels or press the Info button. The full info banner also shows you what's playing on your other tuners, and you can quickly jump to one of these shows from within the banner.
Available on:All TiVo Premiere DVRs
Multi-Room Streaming now available on TiVo Premieres
Now you can watch recorded shows instantly between two or more TiVo Premieres in your home. Start watching anywhere within the program right away and delete the show from any TV. Previously restricted content is also now available to watch.
Available on:All TiVo Premiere DVRs
Learn more about Multi-Room Streaming
Step by step: How to stream or transfer shows between TiVo DVRs
New and improved Search
There are a myriad of Search enhancements in the current release. Most importantly, Hulu Plus' vast content library is now integrated into Search results. You can also find a channel by network name or call sign (i.e. NBC or ESPN). Lastly, the C button now enables you to customize the category of episodes displayed in search results (all, free, or available).
Available on:All TiVo Premiere DVRs
Learn more about TiVo Search
New Discovery Bar layout
There are two new enhancements to the Discovery Bar. The first is that each recommendation in the bar now comes with a caption that explains why that show is being recommended to you, eliminating the need to navigate to a particular item to see that information. In addition, the Discovery Bar is no longer scrollable, enhancing its ease-of-use and simplicity.
Available on:All TiVo Premiere DVRs
Learn more about the Discovery Bar
Step-by-step: Use the Discovery Bar
