“apartment living My apartment uses a satelite stream for tv , I have no cablee boxes.ccn I use the tivo on my tv, I currently have a smart tv vizio.cannot recor X shows at all right now.”
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No. A Tivo Roamio is ONLY good for use with an OTA (Over the Air) antenna, such as a rooftop antenna or a set top antenna (aka "rabbit ears") or a current cable subscription (with or without digital channels included) But keep in mind that in order to receive "digital cable channels" such as most HD networks, either premium or non premium, you will need a cablecard that can be provided by your cable provider for a small monthly fee. If your apartment complex uses satellite, you will need to inquire if the provider is Direct TV and NOT Dish Network, since a Tivo will NOT work with Dish Network.. If Direct TV is your provider, contact them to see if you can lease a Direct TV Tivo DVR.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Connect a good HD antenna to your TV first. Connect it separate from your satellite TV. Then let your Smart TV tune in any channels that may be available in your area. If you can get channels with that setup, then the TiVo Roamio will record those channels that you receive with your antenna. TiVo doesn't work with satellite.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Doesn't support satellite service. Sorry.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This unit is not compatible with your satellite signal. You won't be able to use all the features.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You would need to use a Tivo specifically for Directv, or the DVR for whatever Satellite company the complex uses. It would be a good idea to find out what company you have in the building and call them first.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Probably because you are streaming
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.depends on who you have satellite with.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Your question doesn't give enough info for an answer. If you are on a community satellite stream I'm guessing it will come through to each apartment via standard analog frequencies. If RF won't work with roamio but will if Qam frequencies. An easy way to find out is buy one, bring it home and try it. set up will take 45 minutes or so but if it doesn't work bring it back. Best Buy is great on returns and with Tivo you have 30 days if you activate the tivo service (don't think you need to activate to see if it's working) for a full refund. Your guide may be as big a concern though being as your question implies it may not be a "cable" system big enough to be covered.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Rice now sells a OTA. Over the air TiVo for 49.99 at best buy
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