How to get movies & TV from Amazon Video On Demand^™

When you link your tivo.com account to your amazon.com account, you'll be able to rent or buy over 50,000 movies and TV shows and have them automatically downloaded to the Now Playing List of your broadband-connected TiVo DVR. And with your TiVo HD, HD XL, or Series3 DVR, you can even download movies and TV shows in HD!

Before you begin: linking your Amazon and TiVo account

Before you can start downloading movies and TV shows to your DVR you need to go through a one-time setup process to link your amazon.com account and your tivo.com account together.  Once you have this set up you will be able to easily order videos from your TiVo DVR or from amazon.com any time you are in the mood.

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On your computer, sign into your tivo.com account at tivo.com/manage.

Select “DVR preferences” on the left, and make sure your TiVo DVRs are enabled for video downloads.

Sign in to your amazon.com account and confirm it is set up for 1-Click® purchasing.

Go to www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/tivo.

Click the “Register Now” button and follow the instructions to link your Amazon and TiVo accounts.

Once your registration is complete, you can start selecting movies and TV shows to download to by either going to TiVo Central on your DVR and following the instructions in the next section below, or by going to amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/tivo.

Note: You can also link your accounts directly from your TiVo DVR, just go to 'TiVo Central' > 'Video on Demand' > 'Amazon Video On Demand' and select a video you would like to download.  You will then be prompted to do the one-time account linking by providing your amazon.com email address, your amazon.com password and your tivo.com password. To complete your linking you will set up a 5-digit PIN that you will use every time you rent or purchase a video from the TV.

Finding and downloading TV & movies — from your TV

Once your accounts are linked you can easily find and download movies right from your couch.

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Go to 'TiVo Central' > 'Video on Demand' > 'Amazon Video on Demand'.

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From here you can browse top movie rentals, special deals, the latest TV episodes, and more.

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When you find a video you want, select the rental or purchase option you prefer, and enter your 5-digit PIN.  Your video will begin to download in a few minutes and will appear in your Now Playing List.

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Note: You can also search for your favorites by going to 'TiVo Central' > 'Find Programs > 'Swivel Search' and typing in part of a title or an actor's name.  Programs that are available to download are marked with a download icon .

Finding and downloading TV & movies — from your computer

Even if you are away from your TiVo DVR you can still browse, search, and purchase videos to be downloaded directly to your DVR.  Here's how:

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Go to amazon.com and search the Video On Demand offerings for a movie or TV show you want to watch.

When you find a video you want, click on it.

Look for the "Rent" or "Buy" buttons.

Click the appropriate button to complete your transaction, and a pop-up will allow you to select your TiVo DVR.

Your video will begin to download within a few minutes and will appear in your Now Playing List.

HD movies are available only from your TiVo DVR, not from amazon.com. HD television shows are available from both your TiVo DVR and from amazon.com.