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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

    Good value

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

    15 dollars amonth is way cheaper than cable! It's a nice device, but a few features take a little getting used to and a few more could be better organized but overall I love my TiVo.

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

    Love It

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

    I love this dvr. It records all of our shows and the quality is excellent. Would recommend to others.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Too expensive

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

    Service requires a monthly subscription and I do not wish to pay

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

    Great start on breaking cable's hold.

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

    Needed to reduce entertainment expense but we wanted a means to record OTA programming. TiVo does just that, and does it well, and for a fraction of the cost.

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

    Does the Job

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    ...better than any other OTA DVR overall. Great program guide, tuner and PQ could be improved.

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

    Simple and delivers as advertized

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

    I figured out how to use an HDMI to RCA converter from Amazon to get sound to my analog receiver. Great quality video and audio for an unbelievable price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not work without purchasing TiVo service

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

    Read extensively before purchasing this product. Just wanted to record TV shows we cannot watch live...as we used to do with old dvd recorder before we bought an HD TV. No one at Best Buy could tell me if I could do so without TiVo service and reading online did not state this. Purchased as a Christmas gift which is now a dud and will be returned unused.

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

    Cord cutting

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

    Between the TiVo and my othe subscriptions we are now saving 75 dollars off of our privious bill and a large part is due to this device.

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

    Great recorder for over the air tv.

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    I love the TiVo ota, get great pictures and love all the other things I can watch.

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

    wish that it did more

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    It is not bad, but I just wish that it did more than what it does

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

    Love it

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    This is the best purchase I have gotten in forever.

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

    Great TV

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    I wish I bought a TiVo years ago! Awesome product! Love the slow mo! Would buy 10 if I needed them!

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

    Love my TIVO!

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

    I dropped satellite, but wanted to be able to record my programs. I am very happy with TIVO.

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

    Best dvr for cord cutters

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    Love it, wished I would have canceled cable a long time ago.

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

    didnt care for

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    I didnt really care for this setup at all. It wouldnt work on my tv.

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

    Still not ready to cut the cable

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

    This Tivo box runs slowly, as compared to the one we lease from Direct TV. We tried to watch shows via Hulu, but HATE that you have to pay, and then watch commercials. Plus, although you can get Amazon video, you can't get Amazon Prime on this box. Oh well!

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

    Works as advertised

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

    Good product, price was reduced one week later and Bestbuy credited my account the difference

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Hard drive

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tivo failed due to Hard Drive failure

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

    Suspect CHEAP hard drive. Have since bought one with more HD space and NO monthly charge and seems to be working fine.

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

    great DVR

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    Lof of good features that Tivo has. I liked it s of well I bought another for my 2nd TV.

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

    Truly free TV

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

    If you buy the TiVo you will pay them 14.95 a month just to record free TV off the air.

    I would recommend this to a friend