Do you have to pay anything when you get this DVR or is free to use? In other words can I take it out of the box and hook it up to a antenna and TV and start using it? null

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Phil · Accepted Answer

If you want to get the program guide you will have to pay a fee.
This makes the device usable.
I seem to recall a YouTube video that said without the guide it maybe usable after a fashion but difficult.
I strongly suggest you - Check the TIVO web site, or call TIVO support, to determine what the fee is and if it can be used without the guide.

Swami1950 · Answer

There is a monthly fee, approximately $7 as I recall - with a discount for paying it once annually. This covers the cost of keeping your box's programming current - the channels you get, the shows and times, etc. This is necessary in order to view and record programming.

Answered by Swami1950 6 years ago

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DonB · Answer

I believe you get a month free, but when I registered mine I also paid for the service during the process, so not sure if it would work with out going through the process. I know it requires a paid service to utilize the system, you can do it monthly or a one time charge, if you plan for long time use you would be better to do the one time process.
Hope this helps.

ChuckK · Answer

There is a subscription fee to use the device.

Flamemasterg · Answer

Yes there is a fee. I chose the 69.99 yearly subscription

“Do you have to pay anything when you get this DVR or is free to use? In other words can I take it out of the box and hook it up to a antenna and TV and start using it?”

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