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FunkyTown · 2011-01-08, 10:57 AM

My TiVo Premiere was upgraded last night. The firmware version was 14.6 and it's now 14.7. I haven't noticed any difference in menus or speed. I'll keep my eye on it though and will reply should I discover something new.

andrela · 2011-01-08, 01:56 PM

Rumor is that version 14.7 was internal hooks for the Ipad apps coming at the end of the month. Is it going to be available on Itunes Canada? I don't have much hope

FunkyTown · 2011-01-08, 02:06 PM

Oh that would be nice, but you're right. TiVo doesn't seem to want to do business in Canada.

andrela · 2011-01-19, 11:24 PM

Tivo has released the Ipad apps for controlling the Premiere.

Naturally the Apps is only available on the US Itunes store, however, it works in Canada.

The apps is pretty amazing and very well designed. It facilitates to search, manage and control the Premiere using the Ipad.

One thing though, it works much better when the Ipad's bluetooth is off

FunkyTown · 2011-01-19, 11:29 PM

TiVo angers me with their US only offerings, yet many Canadians have TiVos.

Not sure why this company continues to shoot themselves in the foot. Do they not realize there are 35 million people in Canada? It's not a small market. I know, I know, the cable companies don't want them. We now have OTA, and it's going to explode within the next 8 months.

My machine rebooted today, so I thought there was another firmware upgrade, but I'm still on 14.7. They must have did something overnight.

andrela · 2011-01-20, 07:51 PM

Your reboot was to install the version 14.7 to replace version 14.7RC (release candidate). basically, should not have been any difference between the 2.

I agree in regards to Tivo's policy toward Canadian market. I think that their numbers of Canadians using Tivo is too small to really matters and not cost effective to provide support without any support from a major cable or satellite provider.

I have to say that they follow to the end their policy of no support for the Premiere by not providing the Ipad apps to Canadians. However, they support the OTA and offers the digital channel guide. Quite a plus in my book. I still consider Tivo one of the best, all around, PVR out there.

wootam · 2011-01-23, 11:42 AM

if anyone is selling tivo equipment direct message me

unfinity · 2011-02-09, 04:26 PM

I'm wondering if anyone can help clarify:

I have a Series2 TiVo that I'm using with Shaw Direct currently (an HD receiver, but only used as SD via the s-video input/outputs).

I would like to get a TiVo Premiere to take advantage of the extra features such as the newer menu and iPad/iPhone remote control. As I'm currently not watching in HD, I'm not concerned with that working.

Before I just go ahead an buy one to find out - is there any way this is going to work for me?

snipes · 2011-02-10, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfinity

I'm wondering if anyone can help clarify:

I have a Series2 TiVo that I'm using with Shaw Direct currently (an HD receiver, but only used as SD via the s-video input/outputs).

I would like to get a TiVo Premiere to take advantage of the extra features such as the newer menu and iPad/iPhone remote control. As I'm currently not watching in HD, I'm not concerned with that working.

Before I just go ahead an buy one to find out - is there any way this is going to work for me?

It won't work the way you currently do things. The only inputs on the Premiere are coaxial (Antenna & Cable), and also Cable Card. Shaw doesn't offer a Cable Card, so you would need to plug the coaxial cable directly into the Premiere giving you only the available Analog channels. This bypasses your Shaw receiver and any digital only channels are unavailable.

The antenna input does work with OTA and will receive local HD/SD channels available to you. The iPad app is pretty nice for managing the content. Hopefully they will keep enhancing it's capabilities.

Wayne · 2011-02-10, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipes

It won't work the way you currently do things. The only inputs on the Premiere are coaxial (Antenna & Cable), and also Cable Card. Shaw doesn't offer a Cable Card, so you would need to plug the coaxial cable directly into the Premiere giving you only the available Analog channels. This bypasses your Shaw receiver and any digital only channels are unavailable.

The antenna input does work with OTA and will receive local HD/SD channels available to you. The iPad app is pretty nice for managing the content. Hopefully they will keep enhancing it's capabilities.

I think by Shaw Direct he means their satellite service, formerly know as StarChoice, which means that there aren't any analog channels.

classicsat · 2011-02-10, 10:04 AM

More than that, none of the HD model TiVos support using a box. A Series 2 is the best you are going to get if you need a box to receive a TV service.

unfinity · 2011-02-11, 08:18 PM

Yes, it is StarChoice that I'm using and the OTA options in Peterborough are very limited so it looks like I'm out of luck.

Thanks for the responses anyway everyone!

Analogue · 2012-04-26, 02:37 PM

I got my (Rogers analogue to digital) letter today. I'm a TiVo user and I don't want to give it up.

Has anyone been able to change channels on a Rogers digital adapter (DTA50) or a standard definition set top box (E940) using the IR cable (blaster) that comes with the TiVo Series 2? If so, I'll bite the bullet and order an adapter. Otherwise, it seems safe to ignore the letter and do nothing. I'm on basic analogue service so all that all I will lose is three channels that I never watch anyway.

Analogue · 2012-05-17, 08:40 AM

It works!

The DTA50 uses code 10014, which is in the TiVo IR database for Scientific Atlanta.

itpro007ca · 2013-05-13, 12:20 PM

No Zap2it,I hope,because their data for my postal code(K0L1Y0) is inaccurate!

I emailed them,but,I'll be surprised if anything improves.

2011-01-19, 11:24 PM	#259
andrela Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 224	Tivo IPAD apps released Tivo has released the Ipad apps for controlling the Premiere. Naturally the Apps is only available on the US Itunes store, however, it works in Canada. The apps is pretty amazing and very well designed. It facilitates to search, manage and control the Premiere using the Ipad. One thing though, it works much better when the Ipad's bluetooth is off

2012-04-26, 02:37 PM	#268
Analogue Rookie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kanata Posts: 22	TiVo and DTA50 or E940 I got my (Rogers analogue to digital) letter today. I'm a TiVo user and I don't want to give it up. Has anyone been able to change channels on a Rogers digital adapter (DTA50) or a standard definition set top box (E940) using the IR cable (blaster) that comes with the TiVo Series 2? If so, I'll bite the bullet and order an adapter. Otherwise, it seems safe to ignore the letter and do nothing. I'm on basic analogue service so all that all I will lose is three channels that I never watch anyway. Last edited by 57; 2012-04-26 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Moved, Added "Rogers Letter".

2013-05-13, 12:20 PM	#270
itpro007ca Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hastings,ON,Canada Posts: 98	Where does the Tivo Premiere get its guide data from? No Zap2it,I hope,because their data for my postal code(K0L1Y0) is inaccurate! I emailed them,but,I'll be surprised if anything improves.

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2011-01-08, 10:57 AM	#256
FunkyTown Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 1,153	My TiVo Premiere was upgraded last night. The firmware version was 14.6 and it's now 14.7. I haven't noticed any difference in menus or speed. I'll keep my eye on it though and will reply should I discover something new.

2011-01-08, 01:56 PM	#257
andrela Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 224	Rumor is that version 14.7 was internal hooks for the Ipad apps coming at the end of the month. Is it going to be available on Itunes Canada? I don't have much hope

2011-01-08, 02:06 PM	#258
FunkyTown Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 1,153	Oh that would be nice, but you're right. TiVo doesn't seem to want to do business in Canada.

2011-01-19, 11:29 PM	#260
FunkyTown Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 1,153	TiVo angers me with their US only offerings, yet many Canadians have TiVos. Not sure why this company continues to shoot themselves in the foot. Do they not realize there are 35 million people in Canada? It's not a small market. I know, I know, the cable companies don't want them. We now have OTA, and it's going to explode within the next 8 months. My machine rebooted today, so I thought there was another firmware upgrade, but I'm still on 14.7. They must have did something overnight.

2011-01-20, 07:51 PM	#261
andrela Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 224	Your reboot was to install the version 14.7 to replace version 14.7RC (release candidate). basically, should not have been any difference between the 2. I agree in regards to Tivo's policy toward Canadian market. I think that their numbers of Canadians using Tivo is too small to really matters and not cost effective to provide support without any support from a major cable or satellite provider. I have to say that they follow to the end their policy of no support for the Premiere by not providing the Ipad apps to Canadians. However, they support the OTA and offers the digital channel guide. Quite a plus in my book. I still consider Tivo one of the best, all around, PVR out there.

2011-01-23, 11:42 AM	#262
wootam Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	if anyone is selling tivo equipment direct message me

2011-02-09, 04:26 PM	#263
unfinity Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	I'm wondering if anyone can help clarify: I have a Series2 TiVo that I'm using with Shaw Direct currently (an HD receiver, but only used as SD via the s-video input/outputs). I would like to get a TiVo Premiere to take advantage of the extra features such as the newer menu and iPad/iPhone remote control. As I'm currently not watching in HD, I'm not concerned with that working. Before I just go ahead an buy one to find out - is there any way this is going to work for me?

2011-02-10, 10:04 AM	#266
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,941	More than that, none of the HD model TiVos support using a box. A Series 2 is the best you are going to get if you need a box to receive a TV service.

2011-02-11, 08:18 PM	#267
unfinity Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Yes, it is StarChoice that I'm using and the OTA options in Peterborough are very limited so it looks like I'm out of luck. Thanks for the responses anyway everyone!

2012-05-17, 08:40 AM	#269
Analogue Rookie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kanata Posts: 22	It works! The DTA50 uses code 10014, which is in the TiVo IR database for Scientific Atlanta.