Tivo Home Networking Options

By default Home Networking Option is a latest feature of series 2 TiVo units. Connecting your TiVo to your home network is no longer a dream but a reality as Home Network Option (HMO) is specifically engineered to fulfill the requirement of networking and users can enjoy full benefits of

1-Digital music player

TiVo box is fully capable of streaming your music files from your computer and the addition benefit -no extra space required on your DVR hard disk, so next time you can dance to BB King’s fugues in the comfort of your bedroom by using your TiVo remote to access your music!

2-Digital photo viewer

You can run your tour slide show pictures for your guests in the TV lounge without using extra disk space.

3-TiVo online scheduling

Online scheduling offers you to queue or cancel your recording via internet. Sign in your online TiVo account and command your magic box to record your desired show.

4-Multi room viewing

TiVo offers ease of watching TV and it doesn’t aim to make you a couch potato, you can watch your favorite show anywhere on the home network and above all now onwards no bloody conflicts, kids can watch their cartoon in lounge and you can watch your shows in bedroom.

How to setup

All you need is a compatible wired or wireless USB 1.1 network adapter connected to each TiVo unit through a hub or router, an optional internet connection (DSL or cable modem etc) this will obviate the need of phone line and TiVo desktop for your personal computer or Mac to play your digital music and slide show. TiVoToGo enhancement, which will enable you to transfer any recorded show legally to your personal computer/laptop or mobile device is also a feature of series 2 TiVo units. You can also burn your favorite shows with the help of your personal computer DVD burner.

Upgrades and Networking solutions:

Home Networking Option can be acquired by upgrading your TiVo units and your capabilities to maneuver your TiVo box depends greatly on the type of your existing TiVo unit, which you are planning to connect to network.

Series1 TiVo Units

As regarding series 1 TiVo box tweaking is required to establish a Home Media Option and the only option by which you can unleash the real strength of your aging series 1 TiVo box is to install an upgraded kit with TurboNet. The installed hardware along with supported software will let you remotely access your TiVo via web. You can even archive your content to your personal computer. What else you expect from your old TiVo?

Series 2 TiVo Units

There are two types of series 2 TiVo boxes, DirecTiVo and standalone TiVo. Both are equipped with best functions and apart from other technical differences default Home Media Option is not available to DirecTiVo users. Again you are not lost and there is a way out to fulfill your wishes.
DirecTiVo boxes are dual tuner combo boxes and they have an in built USB port but this isn’t enabled, however upgrades are at hand along with several other utilities so you can communicate and control your TiVo.
Standalone Series 2 TiVo units are newer units which have USB connectors on the back and are originally designed to address the issue of networking.

Conclusion

Simple recording for later viewing is nothing and Home Media Options gives you loads to wonder and mould the television viewing habits according to your demands.