With all the amazing capabilities of TiVo Premiere, we understand that you might have some questions. Get all your answers by checking out the TiVo Premiere FAQs.
What is TiVo Premiere?
TiVo Premiere is much more than a DVR. It’s a cable box, a web box, a movie box, and a music box – all wrapped into one amazing, easy-to-use device. Imaging everything you love from TV, the web and RCN On Demand brought together in one place, all easy to search and explore.
What’s the hard-drive storage space on the RCN TiVo?
The TiVo Premiere box has a 320GB hard drive providing up to 45 hours of HD storage space or up to 400 hours of standard definition programming capacity. Actual hours of programming will vary based on the Bit-Rates at which your programming is recorded.
What do I need to get TiVo Premiere from RCN?
You’ll need our Digital TV service to power your TiVo Premiere. Also, you’ll need RCN high-speed Internet, along with either an in-home wireless network or a hard-wired Internet connection.
Why do I need RCN Internet?
We need to make sure your Internet connection is fast, reliable and secure. By providing that connection, we’ll be able to guarantee its quality as well as your satisfaction. We’ll also be able to diagnose and provide a rapid resolution for any problems that might occur.
Can I get RCN ON DEMAND with TiVo Premiere?
With TiVo Premiere from RCN, you’ll have access to thousands of movies and FREE On Demand content. However, you can only get access to RCN’s VOD selections through TiVo Premiere from RCN. Non-RCN TiVo Premiere units will not support RCN VOD.
What applications are available on the RCN TiVo?
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RCN Video On DEMAND
YouTube
Live 365 Music Streaming
Home Movies by One True Media
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Music Videos from Music Choice
Podcaster
Rhapsody Music Service
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Photos and Slideshows thru Photo bucket, and Picasa
Integrated Search with VOD / Broadband and Linear Content
Schedule recordings online or with your mobile phone.
What is the difference between the RCN TiVo and the TiVo Premiere that I can pick up at any electronics retail store?
Only TiVo Premiere from RCN gives you access to one of the world’s largest On Demand libraries, on top of DVR functions, web applications like You Tube and music from Rhapsody. You can also save money by bundling your TiVo with RCN digital TV and Internet, plus save time and hassle by having us handle the installation.
Additionally, by renting your box from RCN, you not only get a better box, but if anything happens, we will fix or replace it.
Here is a breakdown of the cost incurred by a customer who purchases the TiVo Premiere at a retail outlet (Instead of purchasing the RCN TiVo Premiere through RCN):
TiVo + Wireless Adapter + Lifetime Fee = $750.00 upfront
Incur monthly service fee
No Access to Thousands of RCN ON DEMAND Programming Choices
Customer Self Install
If your retail TiVo Breaks outside the warranty you can spend upwards of $170.00 to get it repaired via a third-party.