How To Reboot TiVo Box – Quick And Easy Solution Guide

In this article, we explain how to reboot the TiVo Box, that comes with the TiVo DVR service. We also outline common issues of the box. Therefore, if your TiVo Box needs a reboot, read on.

TiVo is among the prior companies to provide digital video recording services in the USA to television viewers. It was established in the year 1997 enabling viewers to save, pause, and rewind programs via a simple interface, and view them when they desired to.

Over the years television providers have integrated TiVo digital video recording (DVR) in their packages. Due to partnership in the year 2009 with virgin media brand, TiVo has faded away from the market.

The latest version of the virgin TiVo box is called the Virgin TV box however it is powered by TiVo technology.

How to reboot TiVo Box

Rebooting will last for around 5 minutes.

1. On the TiVo box remote press home
2. Choose help and settings
3. Choose clear or reset the TiVo box
4. Choose to restart the TiVo box
5. Follow instructions on the screen

Other options for rebooting

• Long press the standby button on the TiVo box for 5 seconds to restart.
• Turn off the power switch at the back of the TiVo box.
• Disconnect the TiVo box from the power supply, and connect it back after 20 second

Features of TiVo Box

• Remote control of your television, download the Virgin TV control app into your mobile, this will enable you to operate the TiVo box remotely via an internet connection.
• Watching while recording the other six shows.
• Watching the same show in different rooms, pause watching a show on the television, and watching it in bed using mobile.
• Channel guide customization selects your favorites shows.
• Search option – typing the first letters and click on the search option.
• Remote tracing – long-press the channel up button and few seconds to hear the beeping of the remote.
• Video recording up to 500 hours of television and film.
• Gives recommendation based on your viewing history.
• Bookmarking feature which allows users to tag shows and watch them later.
• Recording six different shows while watching another show.
• USB ports.

How does TiVo work?

Just like any other DVR, TiVo works simply by storing movies, TV shows, and other Video contents as digital information in form of binary (1s and 0s).

The show is stored in a hard drive until when the viewer is available. Hard drives are preferred to cassette tapes because they have large storing space this translates to more hours of recording.

High-definition shows are saved if only the satellite service provides them.

TiVo connection

Similar to VCR the television and cable box are connected by TiVo. Television and satellite feed are connected by coaxial cable.

For HD broadcasting HDMI cables and RCA A/V are connected to the TiVo box. Upgrades and instructions for TiVo are sent to your phone line though they do not interfere with the normal functioning of the phone.

Playback

Playback on TiVo allows you to play the show from the start, rewind, fast forward and pause as you desire. You can end the show, search for other shows and come back to the same point later.

Playback can be executed by TiVo with live tv too. TiVo gives you a grace period to pause and rewind because it stores about one hour of live broadcast without saving.

TiVo products

TiVo has series of product they include:

• TiVo stream 4K – offers integrated experience across streaming applications and live television.
• TiVo edge for antenna – used for all live. Has the following features skip mode, quick mode, one pass, and one search. Records two shows simultaneously.
• TiVo mini lux – This is used to extend Digital viewing to other rooms in the house. Features skip mode, one search, quick mode, and one pass.
• TiVo edge for cable – used for all live, recorded and streaming. Record six shows simultaneously up to 300 HD hours.

TiVo as a Service

A service plan is essential because it gives an update of television guide information, the ability to record shows, user interface upgrades, features like skip mode, one pass, multi-room streaming using TiVo mini, streaming application access like Netflix and prime videos.

TiVo service commitment

Goods bought from TiVo.com excluding accessories and returned within 30 days from the shipment date will be refunded less shipping cost.

Charges will be incurred if the device is not received within 15 days upon return request. The price to be paid is the manufacturer’s proposed retail price minus the purchase price you paid.

An early termination fee is charged after 30 days of service activation. No early termination charges will apply for prepaid cancellations.

Common issues with TiVo box

Loss of signal error codes – code errors include 2010, 2020 and 2022

Recommendations;

• Restart the TiVo box at the main power
• Ensure all connection are fixed-right
• Use the service checker to identify the fault

HDMI connection error codes

Recommendations;

• Restart TiVo box at the main power
• Ensure TV set firmware is updated

Recording error codes

Recommendations;

• Check the available space in the hard drive, limited space could cause recording failure
• Ensure the power supply is not faulty.

FAQS

Why does my TiVo box freeze?

This is commonly caused by a faulty hard drive. Run a TiVo hard drive test to determine if it is faulty.

Why is the TiVo box overheating?

Caused by a faulty fan or you are operating the TiVo box in a hot environment.

Does restarting the TiVo box delete recordings?

This does not delete the recorded shows, TiVo suggestions, or Wish list searches.

Conclusion

TiVo box has much to offer apart from show recording it has integrated apps like Netflix which allows you to stream. TiVo has a better UI than other DVRs which makes good use of audio cues.

The second screen experience enables you to pull up the details of what you are watching.

TiVo box lacks inbuilt  WI-FI this requires you to use a wireless adapter or wired network.