TiVo Premiere DVRs
- Delivers TV & web entertainment
- The world's largest VOD store
- Online & mobile scheduling
- Replaces your cable box*
- Streams music and photos from any home network and the web
- Free TiVo App for iPad®, iPhone® and Android provides a richer TV experience
Easy access to: 
TiVo Premiere
- 2 tuners to record 2 shows at once
- Up to 75 HD hours
- TiVo® Standard remote
- Supports analog, digital, and over-the-air channels
TiVo Premiere 4
- 4 tuners to record 4 shows at once
- Up to 75 HD hours
- TiVo® Standard remote
- Supports digital channels only
TiVo Premiere XL4
- 4 tuners to record 4 shows at once
- Up to 300 HD hours
- TiVo® Glo backlit remote
- Supports digital channels only
- THX® Certified for sound & video
Set up your TiVo Premiere DVR in 4 easy steps
An easy to follow "Start here" poster is included with your TiVo Premiere and will guide you through the setup process. Get an overview of the steps below or watch the video.
Connect your TiVo Premiere to your TV
- We recommend using the included
HDMI cable for an optimal HD
experience - You can also use the included
composite cables to connect to your TV
Common questions
What is a CableCARD decoder, and why do I need one?
How much will CableCARD decoders cost me?
What cable companies are required to support CableCARD decoders? Why?
Can I use an antenna with my TiVo Premiere?
Connect your TiVo Premiere to your cable TV source
- Connect your cable company's coax cable into the
back of your TiVo Premiere - Insert the CableCARD™ decoder supplied by your
cable company into the back of your TiVo Premiere
Connect your TiVo Premiere to the internet
- Use Wired Ethernet, or
- Wireless network (not supported for Multi-Room Streaming), or
- MoCA connection
Wired Ethernet:
Ethernet cable
into Ethernet port
For Premiere 4 or Premiere XL4s:
Plug a Coax cable into the MoCA port
located on the back of the DVR Learn more
Wireless network:
Wireless G or N adapter
into USB port (G) or
Ethernet port (N)
Back of the TiVo Premiere
Plug in and power up your TiVo Premiere!
You will be taken through a guided setup program right on your TV.
Once you're done...
You will be ready to record TV, access the world's largest on-demand video store, watch YouTube™, stream music from Pandora, schedule recordings remotely, and more.
