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Just got my TIVO system set up and working. Here are some important points for anyone wishing to do the same.
The TIVO Edge is their latest DVR that does 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos sound where available. The quality is quite good. It also has IPTV apps for quite a few popular services, such as Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube and more. VUDO app is there too bhut not yet active.
The TIVO Mini is a small box that offers ethernet connection to the main TIVO Edge but only by ethernet hard wire, not wifi. However if you are not wired there are adapters using coax that can link the two. I have my Home theater and Kitchen TV connected with ethernet so the wiring was simple.
There are some facts that are not covered and I had to discover them the hard way.
1. If you buy your TIVO from TIVO direct they come already set up and activated to your account so the process is as simple as wiring and done according to TIVO people.
2. If you buy from Amazon or other including TIVO dealers, the activation and pairing is quite a bit more complicated. Here are some tips to avoid time delay:
Setting up a new TIVO DVR like the Edge first and operational. Go to your TIVO account online at Tivo.com and make sure the New Tivo Edge is listed and then check the boxes to share and download video. two boxes checked.
Now reboot the TIVO Edge to update. Make sure you are on the latest firmware too.
Next go to TIVO.com/activate and add your TSN number to your account manually.
Next wire your TIVO MINI Vox to the remote TV and go through the process on screen. Be sure the TIVO Mini is on the same ethernet as the TIVO Edge DVR and the same Subnet Mask. Most home ethernet systems are using DHCP which is best.
You will get to a setup that asks to update firmware and go through that process again. First time takes 20-30 minutes.
Finally you get to a page on the remote TV that says you have to wait 24-72 hours for the account info at tivo.com to activate your TIVO Mini. Note, I find this unacceptable, but discovered there is a faster way and not needing to buy activated and paired hardware direct from TIVO. I called and they just said to wait 72 hours and if still not active, call back for tech support. From what I understand, the TIVO Mini has to "phone home" overnight via the internet at this step in the setup and then keep rebooting and then phone home again for the next step. If something doesn't work in time more changes might need to happen the next night and usually after 3 tries (72 hours) the process is complete.
To speed up the process check the "remote devices" setting on the TIVO Edge settings menu. Be sure to allow the Edge to recognize remote devices and share on the network. Now reboot the TIVO Edge and look at that setting again. Make sure the TIVO Mini is still on and seen in your router listings and note it has obtained an IP as well as the TIVO Edge. Check again and you should now see the TIVO Mini listed as a remote device now in the settings menu.
Now go to the TIVO Mini Vox and unplug it for a minute to reset it. Go through the setup again and it should go much faster than the first time. Once that is complete you should see TV channels show up and you're all set.
Final step is to pair the TIVO VOX remote control to the TV set so you can control volume and Mute and power on buttons. The on screen instructions work for this.
Also make sure your TIVO Edge has the latest firmware update before doing anything as the original Edge firmware does not support the TIVO Mini at all.
This process should take about 2 hours, not 72 hours to activate the system but I had to discover what works on my own since the instructions from TIVO are lacking. Or, they just tell you to wait 24-72 hours for the TIVO account server to send activation instructions one at a time each overnight.
I did some research on the TIVO forums and even there the instructions are not detailed, but they did say you can "force activation by rebooting." The trick they don't mention is the proper order the rebooting needs to be done and that you have to add the TIVO Mini TSN number to your account..
The TIVO Edge is their latest DVR that does 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos sound where available. The quality is quite good. It also has IPTV apps for quite a few popular services, such as Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube and more. VUDO app is there too bhut not yet active.
The TIVO Mini is a small box that offers ethernet connection to the main TIVO Edge but only by ethernet hard wire, not wifi. However if you are not wired there are adapters using coax that can link the two. I have my Home theater and Kitchen TV connected with ethernet so the wiring was simple.
There are some facts that are not covered and I had to discover them the hard way.
1. If you buy your TIVO from TIVO direct they come already set up and activated to your account so the process is as simple as wiring and done according to TIVO people.
2. If you buy from Amazon or other including TIVO dealers, the activation and pairing is quite a bit more complicated. Here are some tips to avoid time delay:
Setting up a new TIVO DVR like the Edge first and operational. Go to your TIVO account online at Tivo.com and make sure the New Tivo Edge is listed and then check the boxes to share and download video. two boxes checked.
Now reboot the TIVO Edge to update. Make sure you are on the latest firmware too.
Next go to TIVO.com/activate and add your TSN number to your account manually.
Next wire your TIVO MINI Vox to the remote TV and go through the process on screen. Be sure the TIVO Mini is on the same ethernet as the TIVO Edge DVR and the same Subnet Mask. Most home ethernet systems are using DHCP which is best.
You will get to a setup that asks to update firmware and go through that process again. First time takes 20-30 minutes.
Finally you get to a page on the remote TV that says you have to wait 24-72 hours for the account info at tivo.com to activate your TIVO Mini. Note, I find this unacceptable, but discovered there is a faster way and not needing to buy activated and paired hardware direct from TIVO. I called and they just said to wait 72 hours and if still not active, call back for tech support. From what I understand, the TIVO Mini has to "phone home" overnight via the internet at this step in the setup and then keep rebooting and then phone home again for the next step. If something doesn't work in time more changes might need to happen the next night and usually after 3 tries (72 hours) the process is complete.
To speed up the process check the "remote devices" setting on the TIVO Edge settings menu. Be sure to allow the Edge to recognize remote devices and share on the network. Now reboot the TIVO Edge and look at that setting again. Make sure the TIVO Mini is still on and seen in your router listings and note it has obtained an IP as well as the TIVO Edge. Check again and you should now see the TIVO Mini listed as a remote device now in the settings menu.
Now go to the TIVO Mini Vox and unplug it for a minute to reset it. Go through the setup again and it should go much faster than the first time. Once that is complete you should see TV channels show up and you're all set.
Final step is to pair the TIVO VOX remote control to the TV set so you can control volume and Mute and power on buttons. The on screen instructions work for this.
Also make sure your TIVO Edge has the latest firmware update before doing anything as the original Edge firmware does not support the TIVO Mini at all.
This process should take about 2 hours, not 72 hours to activate the system but I had to discover what works on my own since the instructions from TIVO are lacking. Or, they just tell you to wait 24-72 hours for the TIVO account server to send activation instructions one at a time each overnight.
I did some research on the TIVO forums and even there the instructions are not detailed, but they did say you can "force activation by rebooting." The trick they don't mention is the proper order the rebooting needs to be done and that you have to add the TIVO Mini TSN number to your account..
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harshness, you seem to be up on all these changes. Either you work in the Broadcast business engineering or you google alot. 
Do you know if the channel guide services have tiers that our subscribed services buy? When I had Dish Network the guide was good for 9 days. TIVO extends out to 2 weeks. PSIP (free) I thought was only 48 hours. I wonder what other services offer in the guide future.
Do you know if the channel guide services have tiers that our subscribed services buy? When I had Dish Network the guide was good for 9 days. TIVO extends out to 2 weeks. PSIP (free) I thought was only 48 hours. I wonder what other services offer in the guide future.
I don't work in OTA broadcast. My productions have always gone out on cable. I'm just really good with building Google queries.
The MPVD's contract with the guide service uniquely determines what the provider has available to them. How many days is likely governed by how much RAM is available in their most lowly supported DVR model. There is surely a trade-off between days and detail (unless they hyperlink some of the data to the web).
PSIP data can accomodate 128 events (up to 16 days). Stations get to choose. 24 events is the minimum and ATSC best practices suggest three days worth.
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
As I said above, and, FWIW, I run Win11 Pro and Arch on separate 250 GB NVME drives, using F8 to select which I boot to, with a 1TB SSD for storage, accessible to both OSs and a third formatted Nvme I want to use to learn Kali. It was much faster to setup Arch than it was to strip down Windows. Windows still takes much longer to boot.
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
Help, I'm a little confjused on the activation process.
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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i bought mine straight from dish as it was only $ 100.00 bucks!!! had the protection plan they came out removed and deactivated the 4k joey and activated and installed the joey 4.All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.
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Hmmm, I'm not seeing anything like those events in our Hopper 3 guide for tonight or Saturday.
I went into the Tools menu and requested a Guide Update. I'll try looking at it after the update completes.
edit — I now have the 148-01 4KFox events for Saturday, but not anything for 148-02 or 148-03 which don't even show as available channels. I do have 148-04 4KUSA.
As I recall you have the Flex package. Do you sub to multisport? -02 is FS1 and -03 is ESPN. -01 is Fox so you would get that if you sub to locals.Hmmm, I'm not seeing anything like those events in our Hopper 3 guide for tonight or Saturday.
I went into the Tools menu and requested a Guide Update. I'll try looking at it after the update completes.
edit — I now have the 148-01 4KFox events for Saturday, but not anything for 148-02 or 148-03 which don't even show as available channels. I do have 148-04 4KUSA.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87N42NxLPC0
Direct YouTube Link - 8 U.S. States Sue OpenAI Over Safety Concerns With Younger Users
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On Tuesday, I recorded the first episodes of the new season's NCIS shows on CBS (Dish provided, not OTA). The new New York series and Origins will both do Auto Skip, but the original, now season 24 does not. What's stranger, when I do a search for NCIS, Origins and New York show the current recording and the next episode it will record, but the original show only shows the current recording and some other channel showing the very first episode of season one. It makes no sense. When I set up the timers, I was able to use search for Origins and New York, but for the original, I had to scroll ahead in the guide until last Tuesday when the show was airing. Then set the timer from there. You can see its timer type is DVR where the other two are Seek. What am I missing?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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