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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 3 out of 5 stars

    Excellent picture but not happy with WIFI on OTA

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    So far I have found that WIFI works only half the time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This product works as intended. I would purchase again.

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

    High quality

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    Excellent unit for off air channels, very quick to set up and use.

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

    Great for Breaking up with your cable company

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

    We bought this for my mother-in-law who was tired of having to deal with her cable company. Attaching a powered antennae to this made it possible for her to get all her PBS shows and local news without have ing to pay for cable. Nice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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    I have antennae tv so being able to record shows is very nice.

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

    Good device and service

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

    The TiVo Roamio OTA is a good way to transition yourself from the cable provider DVR services. Costs about the same for the service but help record the major network shows you might miss during work or when your busy with kids.

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

    The product is fair.

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

    After some servicing the computer has been functioning. However, I still experience with shifting the message up and down. The frame of the message is not visible or very light. The arrow is not visible or very light.

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

    Perfect for anyone who gets HD with a antenna

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    Being able to record shows for only $15 a month is amazing. After waiting for over a year for them to come out with it the way it was definitely worth it I would recommend this anybody I definition television signals over the money well spent

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

    Works well

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    A good over the air(OTA) digital video recorder. Too bad Tivo keeps changing its product line and discontinuing item like this! Lifetime subscription pricing is also too high for its service. Thanks for your low clearance price on this dvr Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Subscription

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Didn't end up Keeping

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

    It seemed like a great product, but I didn't realize that I needed to also pay for a subscription so I I ended up returning it.

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

    Good for cord cutters, not as good as dish dvr

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    Just cut the cord so it's great for $ saving, but it does not have all the features that the hopper has. Over all it's saving me $450 annually so I think it's well worth it.

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

    needs a few upgrades to be an outstanding product

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    There needs to be more internet apps on it. For example-sharetv.com where you can watch network TV shows directly from the network.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I'm not really going to use this....

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

    I am one of those dummies who thought I was buying a DVR, not a subscription service... Yeah, You'll pay $15 a month for the life of the TiVo... so if you came here thinking what I thought, run away. Save $50 and the $15 a month. I'd rather rig up a PC to do this.

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

    Good product

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

    Works as described and doesn't seem to degrade signal. Purchased primarily to use as DVR for OTA channels. Monthly fee is a bit high, but the subscription is needed.

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

    Good machine

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    It is a good bang for the buck. It includes a remote control, 500g hard drive, and great programming guide. I use it to record the pbs shows for my kids. All the shows are from over air broadcasting. They love the recorded shows.

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

    I love my Tivo

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    Great product for the money. I unplugged from Cable and still can watch most of my favorite shows when I want.

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

    great dvr!

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    Very happy with my new dvr. It works great. Was a little disappointed that i have to pay for the service. Noone told.me about having to pay for theservice.

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

    Love TIVO!

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

    I’m a cord cutter and appreciate the flexibity for OTA recording that TIVO allows me. Got this new TIVO for just a bit more than the cost of a new TIVO remote alone! Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I dont like repeating costs.

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    I don't like paying for repeated monthly costs. That's why I disconnected from DirecTV and Comcast. Now I'm just over the air and happy with the local channels. I also get Internet from Comcast at the slower speed. In that manner I'm able to use Netflix or Amazon to watch the program that I want to want to watch what I want to watch it. I'm a cord cutter. If people want my business to go I have to offer lower prices.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great idea but needs improvement

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    I kind of like the device but ended up returning it. Must of the shows I recorded were flickering and having problems with image after only two days.... Customer service offered me 3 free month to stay with them but when a product is giving you problems right after first time use ..... It's not a good sign. If they would offer lower monthly price or lifetime guide for a decent price I would consider...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend