How to schedule recordings on your TiVo DVR using TiVo.com

Browse TV listings and schedule recordings on your home DVR from the Find TV shows section of tivo.com.

Find a show online, your TiVo DVR records it at home

It's easy to find and record shows online. Here's how:

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Go to the Find TV Shows section of tivo.com.

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If you're not already signed in to tivo.com, click the Sign In link at the top right. Signing in ensures that you'll find the correct TV listings for your DVR.

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Find a show:

• Use the Search TV box at the top of the page to look for program titles, people, or keywords. Narrow your search to specific categories using the drop-down menu.
• Select Browse by category or by channel and click Go.
• Click Browse TV Listings.
• Click any program title from Daily Picks.

When you find a show you want to record, click "Record this Episode" or "Get a Season Pass."

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Use Recording Options to:

• Specify which of your DVRs will record the show
• Set how long to keep the recording
• Set the recording quality and priority
• Adjust the start and end times
• Receive a confirmation e-mail

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Click "Schedule Recording." Your recording request will be sent to the DVR.

Note: If your TiVo DVR is broadband-connected, it frequently checks the TiVo service for your recording requests, and you can schedule a recording within an hour of its air time. If your DVR is connected via a phone line, it will check for your recording requests the next time your DVR connects to the TiVo service (usually within 24 hours).

Schedule recordings from other TV listings online

TiVo Online Scheduling also works with other web sites that offer TV listings. You can browse TV shows at:

• MeeVee.com – Look for the TiVo icon while browsing.
• TVGuide.com – Select 'Record with TiVo'.
• Yahoo.com – Look for 'Record to TiVo' in TV listings.
• Zap2it.com – Select ‘Record to TiVo.’

You'll need to create an account at the TV listing site, then link it to your TiVo account to schedule recordings on your TiVo DVR. Just click the TiVo link while browsing TV listings and follow the instructions.