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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 408 reviews

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Customers are satisfied with the Roamio OTA Digital Video Recorder's easy setup, DVR, streaming, recording, storage, picture quality, and tuners. They appreciate the ability to stream live shows, record their favorite shows, and enjoy exceptional picture quality. However, some customers are not happy with the monthly fee and the limited compatibility with streaming apps.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great DVR with Apps

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

    If you want to cut cost of cable this is the way to go! Only 15 bucks a month! It goes great with my Roku 3.

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

    Excellent, albeit $15 per month for service

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    This was the first of the Roamio OTA series. It does exactly what a Tivo is supposed to do, except that it only works for OTA channels and a few streaming services (i.e. Hulu) that the user also subscribes to. Note that the service charge is $15 per month , or $150 per year, or $549 for the lifetime of the device; the latter is absurd, as one can get a newer model of this for less than that with no service charge for the life of that device.

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

    Glad to buy product

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

    Very glad to buy product wanted it will use it this was the one I been looking for a while I have found it finally at the best buy pleasant hill store location

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Dvr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great TV DVR

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

    I love this product! I was tired of giving the cable company all my money, so I switched to antenna, but I really missed having a DVR. When the TiVo Roamio came out, it answered what I needed. I know can happily record up to 4 shows at a time! I love it!

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

    great product

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    best thing we ever bought should have bought this long ago and used it for out tv watching.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for antenea TV

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

    I was looking for an inexpensive video recorder to records programming but over antennea TV. I purchased the TiVo Roamio for way less than expected and received more functions than just recording. I had to opt in for the TV programming, but it gives me video streaming along with the recorded programming. I'm happy!

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

    Great product But Best Buy hid it!

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

    This is one of the greatest bargains ever. However, knowing exactly what I wanted didn't help when Best Buy concealed it among the HD antennas. This is a DVR, NOT an ANTENNA! Apparently an electronics store that doesn't understand electronics. Please move this over to the other DVR's so people can find it!!!!!

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

    Priced right for my purpose.

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

    Purchased as an R and D exercise to compare OTA tv to cable. The TiVo box performs great. The subscription fee is a little pricey for one year. Purchased a Geek Squad warranty too: a great price!

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

    We are now unplugged!

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

    We are still working with all the dynamics of the TiVo, but so far it is awesome and so much cheaper than DirecTV and Dish!

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

    bedt tivo yet

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

    this is the best TiVo yet not only is it a TiVo unit but it also is a video streaming box and it is great with many many apps to choose from

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

    Lots of bang for the buck!

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    This is a very economical way for enhancing TV watching via my digital antena. Now I can watch my favorite shows at my convenience!

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

    best way to break from the cable guys

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    glad i did this spent 4 $49.99 saved$200.00a month

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

    Best recording device I've ever used

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

    Easy to wire together to the TV and follow along instructions per the remote so easy to bring together the best of both worlds!

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

    lets me watch tv without cable and when I want

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    I have always found that I like to watch tv when I want to instead of when someone else has dictated. This is just what I needed.

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

    perfect to have no cable/satellite provider needed

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    just what i needed since i got rid of my cable provider, and channels come in clear HD!!

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

    beginner ok

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    its okay but think its cheaper to use another method without having pay a monthly subscription + contract.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very Good OTA DVR!

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    Compared to its competitors, TiVo offers a premier product with its built in guide and streaming capabilities. I find it works best when connected through ethernet which offers expandability to other TiVo products on my wifi network and a more dependable streaming experience.

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

    Inexpensive

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

    I didn't get a chance to fully utilize this item due to the fact that I didn't have Internet connection. But if I did, I would def.ly would rebuy this. Easy setup. Overall very nice. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because I never got a chance to use the tivo

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great way to cut the cord with cable

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    I purchased this to cut the cord. My house was pre-wired for cable, and I had an over the air antenna installed and decided to use the Tivo for my dvr. It does more than just dvr, and so far I am thrilled with it, especially the button that fast forwards through commercials! Easy to set up, easy to use!

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

    Cheaper than cable

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

    Worth the money. Easy set up. Works great, as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend