TiVo Mini

The TiVo Mini, which lets you watch live programming and your TiVo recordings on another television, is a new toy for current Premiere 4 DVR owners, but it has too many restrictions to be the killer product that TiVo aficionados are looking for.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • TiVo Mini LUX extends your TiVo DVR experience to additional TVs throughout your house for an easy and economical whole-home 4K Ultra HD solution
  • Supports WiFi using the TiVo USB WIFI 5 Adapter, or a wired connection with the TiVo Bridge MoCa 2.0 Adapter or TiVo Bridge Plus MoCa 2.0 Adapter
  • TiVo Mini LUX expands the power of your voice to simultaneously search across live TV, your DVR recordings and streaming apps to easily find and watch your favorites in any room in your home
  • Get the full TiVo experience, including crystal-clear 4K Ultra HD picture and cutting-edge control, including SkipMode and QuickMode, on additional TVs in your home for no additional service subscription fees
  • Your favorite streaming apps are fully integrated. No more switching inputs, remotes or devices to access top streaming apps, like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Pandora and more, in one integrated experience

PROS

+ Comes with HDMI cable.
+ Streams TiVo content to other TVs.
+ Replaces one DVR or set top box.
+ Supports Hulu Plus, Spotify, Pandora, and other apps.

CONS

- Lacks Wi-Fi.
- No Netflix.
- No Amazon Instant video.
- Monopolizes one tuner.
- Doesn't work with two-tuner TiVo Premieres or Series 3/HD DVRs.
- Requires additional subscription fee.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 28, 2013
The TiVo Mini, which lets you watch live programming and your TiVo recordings on another television, is a new toy for current Premiere 4 DVR owners, but it has too many restrictions to be the killer product that TiVo aficionados are looking for.
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