Will Bolt still have SD setups screens?
One part of the Tivo Interface that has not been upgrade are the setups screens, channel select and other configuration pages. I always laughed when entering these pages as it sent me back to 1999....
View Articlegood price for turnover to upgrade
I'm selling TiVo Roamio HD, 500gb LIFETIME SERVICE on ebay for 420$ because my bolt is pre-ordered. which includes 1 year. in a year from now how much do you think a bolt will no services will sell...
View ArticleNon-bolts getting bolts software features?
I noticed he said non-bolts might get the auto-skip and fast-play features... Anyone read that? When do you think we will get these features, I hope they tell us soon so I can either cancel Bolt order...
View Article4k recording? How, I can't think of any OTA 4k channels or cable providers...
4k recording? How can we test it, I can't think of any OTA 4k channels or cable providers that have 4k available? So all we getting is a 4k interface and 4k up scaling? How is Tivo up scaling any...
View ArticleIs HDR a TV function or a BOX (Tivo) function?
I have been reading that people should avoid buying an upscale 4K TV now, and should wait for HDR (High Dynamic Range) to be standardized and rolled out on the 4K sets. It is said HDR (with it's...
View ArticleCan I use any eSATA external hard drive, or only...
the WD mybook drive? I guess that I'd like to get a larger drive. I know there is another thread on external HD, but it does not definitely answer this question. If possible, which other larger...
View Articlewhich apps are available on the Bolt?
is there a list somewhere? I think the apps most of us want, such as Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Hulu, will be there. eventually for hulu, I know. will CBS all access be there? How about TWC app?
View ArticleJust picked up my two tivo bolts at best buy
For some reason, Best Buy let me pick up my two Tivo Bolts that I ordered over the phone. The salesman told me I couldn't pick it up until tomorrow (official release date), but got the email that said...
View ArticleBolt at Walmart?
Does anyone know whether Walmart will be selling the bolt? That's the only store that is available to me here on this island that retails TiVos. I checked online and they don't show it there at all but...
View ArticleBolt as 4K mini after 1st year is up
Long time lurker, first post. I have been a TiVo subscriber since my Sony series 2, but have always had lifetime. While I recognize the Bolts limitations, running the streaming apps from the TiVo would...
View ArticleAudio Dropout
I am noticing a momentary loss of audio with the Bolt. I have not seen this problem on my Premiere that it replaced. When I googled it seems likely it has been encountered in earlier Tivo models and...
View ArticleTiVo Sound effects
I had noticed doe some time (Roamio and maybe premier) that the fast forward sounds (named by us badup,badup,badup) is gone when you are getting audio from the digital optical audio out. It works when...
View ArticleStreaming Bolt using Comcast card to Apple TV
I'm using a Bolt with Comcast cable card. Can I use the TiVo app on an iPad Air 2 to stream Comcast channels to a TV connected to an Apple TV?
View ArticleWell Done TiVo!
I have to admit not having a lot of great things to say about TiVo over the last 6-7 years. When I moved from ReplayTV to TiVo, it was for HD support. At the time the latest and greatest was the TiVo...
View ArticleHow many tuners are needed?
I have been using TIVOs for quite a while and when I first had two tuners it was truly a great thing. On my Premiere I have two and will be adjusting to having four on the Bolt. My question is how many...
View ArticleHow to get Mini upgrade?
I have a Bolt but I haven't yet got the upgrade on my Minis that allow them to use SkipMode. Do I need to sign them up for the priority list? Or should they get it automatically once I set the Bolt to...
View ArticleBolt Tips and Tricks
I just came across these at work today....has anyone tried them? #2 is interesting...as I thought you had to press "play" and then "select" to activate quick mode. BOLT Tips & Tricks Tip #1...
View ArticleBolt & Xbox One
They don't seem to play nicely. Xbox One won't pass the 4k signal so the 4k is worthless on the Tivo if you like to use the Xbox One's overlay features. What a shame. Hopefully Microsoft releases an...
View ArticleIR Receiver Location
I just got the Bolt and will install it in my central home theater closet. I need to know where the IR receiver sensor is located so I can attach the IR transmitter to it. Is it in the Tivo logo on the...
View ArticleCan Bolt play BluRay rips without transcoding?
Was wondering can the Bolt could play BluRay rips via transfer (to the Bolt) without transcoding? Been waiting for this as the litmus test for upgrading from my TiVoHD.
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