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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 307 reviews

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Customers enjoy the Bolt 500GB's ease of use, intuitive interface, and excellent picture quality, frequently praising its commercial skip feature and 4K capabilities. However, some customers express concerns about the limited number of tuners and the relatively small hard drive capacity. The device's design also received mixed reviews.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for Tivo Series 3

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    The one item lacking is a better starting guide. Going online to get even the most basic information on the operation is annoying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easily installed to my smart television

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    I like this TiVo very much, it installed easily and the set up with my smart television was easy. Bonus, you get one year free.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works but needs more apps

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    This is my first Tivo not supplied buy Directv. Tivo needs to add Sling TV. Get a red screen and freeze with netflix. Can't recommend at this time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not to happY with the Tivo System

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tivo system interface seemed to be to confusing. Guide is too expensive. Exchanged the system for a Tablo

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Commercial skip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Alternate to Cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We got rid of cable and got this TiVo Bolt so it can be just like cable with an online guide and recorder. My two favorites of this product is being able to playback in any room and when you playback you can push a button to skip the commercials so you can watch your shows faster. We're saving lots of money going this way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    TIVO does the job well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has NO instructions had to go on line or ask friends for help in using. Bought the 4 year warranty no paper work on in nothing to register

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ditch the cable box (and the rental)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised. Much more flexible and capable (with more streaming options built-in) than even the X1 platform.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality of the recording is great

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    Still learning all of the features of the Tevo, but so far I'm glad I got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works fine

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    pretty slick device...but will be very disappointed if monthly fee $15 ever gets pushed up...this is supposed to be cord cutter, right?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Tivo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this product, especially the SKIP feature. It let's you completely skip all commercials with one click.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tivo Bolt ... bolted to the top

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    Love the Tivo Bolt. Coming from the Roamio, I hesitated to purchase the updated version but I am glad I did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Time Warner, hopefully no breakdowns

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    Happy so far, but only two weeks old. Also bought a Tivo Mini for a second TV because I liked the Tivo Bolt.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Commercial skip

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    TiVo is great. The only problem I have is that it will not stream out of the house unles you are on a wifi connection. That and the shows take a really long time download to my phone. Sometimes the downloads don't play all the way through but it's much better than it used to be. Also the commercial skip feature is really great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome DVR and Streaming Device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked this up to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. One of the best purchases I have made lately. This device lets you search across multiple subscription sites such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Spotify, etc. Added in the cable card and ditched my old box as well. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    User friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my 4th TiVo to own. The skip commercials feature is great but only works on certain programs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does all I expected plus more.

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    Works well with the cable card and modem. The "skip' is really good. Still learning other features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Interface

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4K Commercial Skipping Bliss

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Tivo replaced my cable set top box as well as my Chromecast in my living room. You can use one of the many installed apps (Netflix, Hulu, Etc...) to access any of your cord-cutter gems. The interface is fluid, the setup is simple, and you get a free year of Tivo service to boot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recently upgraded to a 4K tv, and also decided to upscale my TiVo. I was only doing the OTA, since I rarely watch regular tv. This has been great - the picture output is better than I expected and the free year of service made the upgrade not as expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this Tivo

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    I was a former moxi box owner who upgraded to this Tivo. Love everything about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tuners .

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    Like the feature that searches for and records programs similar to what I watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend