“Can this unit be programmed to record over the air without using the high-priced monthly TV Guide? The idea of cable cutting is to get away from expensive monthly subscriptions, not add more. Will this work at all if one doesn't buy the $15/month guide?”

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• Tivo's will not work without the subscription service. They are encrypted.

  Answered by rbcox 8 years ago

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• No it will not work without TIVO service

  Answered by Fiazmd 9 years ago

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• For OTA, you'd need to buy the other TiVo (look for the Roamio OTA).

  Answered by Todd 9 years ago

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