Can you use tivo with basic cable?

Let’s find an answer to "Can you use tivo with basic cable?". The most accurate or helpful solution is served by Yahoo! Answers.

There are ten answers to this question.

Best solution

How do I use HD cable with regular TiVo on 1080p hdtv?

I have a regular TiVo Series 2 box, with comcast HD. I was wondering how to best set this up. I dont know if you can put the HD cable to the TV & out A/V to the TiVo, or what. PLEASE DO NOT tell me to just get an HD TiVo, we've already spent more than enough getting a 50" 1080p TV with the service. Thanks.

Answer:

The reality is you can't record HD stations with your Tivo. Your Tivo only supports SDTV because it...

Read more

beerfrom... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Other solutions

Can I use a TIVO box with "free" Cable?

Hello, I am wanting to use a tivo box with my existing basic cable. I do not pay for cable currently. I live in an old building where everyone just gets cable free. ( I think it is rather like one of those things it just never got disconnected.) Can...

Answer:

Yes u can use it with ur basic cable u just have to connected correctly it will come instrucions on...

Read more

tivoish at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can you use a DVR/Tivo to record without digital cable/satellite service?

I have a HDTV with built in tuner. We currently have Digital Cable with all the works, DVR, HD programming, etc. I have been talking to my wife about potentially just installing a good old fashioned antenna and go back to receiving over the air HD like...

Answer:

Hi BJ_1985, Sure you can record off the air. You will want to go to the TiVo setup menu and set it up...

Read more

BJ_1985 at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can i use a tivo with cable?

I just got cable for my home...I have never had it before I always had satelite service. The big downfallis that the DVR they provide stinks in comparison to satelite and uverse...although service is much cheaper. So my question is, if I bought a Tivo...

Answer:

You can use nearly any standalone TiVo model with cable. I would reccomend a "Premiere" mdel...

Read more

s7599 at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Is the IR for Tivo a special cable or can I use any IR Cable for Tivo?

I wanted to go to a brick and mortar store and buy an IR Cable to connect my Tivo. Comcast NEVER STATED I WOULD NEED THIS. So I began installation and now I am stuck. Can't find the original one.

Answer:

There is nothing special about the Tivo IR blaster. It just has a 1/8" mono plug on one end of...

Read more

Norm at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can I use my TiVo if I don't have cable/satellite?

I have a TiVo that I purchased about 2 or 3 years ago. I used it when I had a satellite package through DirecTV. When I changed from Direct to Dish, the TiVo ended up on the floor in a closet because Dish supplied a leased DVR as part of their package...

Answer:

You can use the Tivo with your over the air channels. When you start up the Tivo, just go to reset and...

Read more

Angel Wings at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can I use a Tivo without digital cable?

I have basic comcast cable, not digital cable. Can I still use a tivo?

Answer:

yes you can..even if you had regualr over the air tv you could still use tivo as long as it is plugged...

Read more

rwfocus0... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can I use a TiVo® Series2™ DT DVR with my cable company i have now?

I have a cable company in Arcadia, CA called champion broadband and would like to know if i can use a Tivo to record my shows. Or do i have to have a plan with tivo???

Answer:

Yes, you can use a TiVo. However it will only work on the analog tier, not the digital tier or with...

Read more

haha at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Comcast cut my basic cable service because i need a box, is it possible to use the new tivo Premier?

like tivo premier( box only) can be plug in directly from the wall to the tivo. or i need something else to make it work. P.S they cut down many channels to the local channels in south florida P.S.S if there is way tell how to do it and if not where...

Answer:

Yes, for all purposes the Tivo Premier can replace a cable box, the only significant feature you lose...

Read more

lovely33... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can I use a Tivo to pick up a cable signal?

Can I use an HD Tivo as my cable box for my HD Cox Cable service?

Answer:

I used my regular TV & cable through Cox with my Tivo. as long as you don't have pay channels, you...

Read more

PrezFuma... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.