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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 408 reviews

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Customers are saying

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

    TIVO OTA

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

    TIVO OTA - Pretty nifty piece of equipment. Improvement based on cable cutting agenda.

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

    A LOT BETTER THAN PAYING FOR DVR SERVICE

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    Great product highly recommended. Why pay the high prices Derect TV charges

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

    GREAT WAY TO ENJOY ANTENNA TV

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

    We have had poor experience with cable TV companies and this solves them.

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

    Very Satisfied

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

    Love everything about my new Roamio OTA DVR. Recommend to anyone.

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

    Parents Happy

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

    Parents hate commercials and this bad boy does the job.

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

    Cut the cord and still have my guide and dvr!

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

    So far it's well worth the monthly subscription fee.

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

    misleading

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    cost to much to use 69.99 a month to record ota just to record a free show

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    A Big Disapointment

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

    I had great hopes for this unit. The one I got didn't work at all and I was less than enthused about getting into another monthly contract so I returned it and never plan to buy another.

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

    Dvr records 4 shows at a time

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

    Subscription is required for this unit. Guide does not list shows on all channels for recording. Most apps for streaming shows are not compatible with this unit

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not work as told, so I returned it

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

    The sales person in the store told me I could use this with my TV and broadcast antenna to record programs. However, when I read the operator instructions while trying to hook it up to my TV, I discovered it has to be hooked up to a computer and requires a subscription to TiVo service. Since I can't get unlimited internet service where I live, I returned this product to the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    NOT RECOMMENDED,WAISTED TIME

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

    This TiVo model did not work at all,would not connect to TiVo server inspitite of multiple efforts under different settings for 2 days finally returned it.

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

    A pain in the @55!

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    The apps on this unit are slow--all of them! I cut the cable, but not without many inconveniences.

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

    tivo

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    Was excited about the dvr and channel Guide, but didn't realize that I needed a subscription for it to work, so I decided to return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Useless

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    I could not use it. Was told that I could use it with my satellite but apparently it's not compatible with Dish network.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    We now pay for what was once free.

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

    This makes me miss the days when we had VCRs. Then it was free to record shows that came on when you were at work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    ok for streaming

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    I want to be able to record off the air without having to pay a subscription fee for something I don't want.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Requires a subscription

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    Returned to the store after trying to set up and realized access to programming was not free.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TiVo

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    returned it .. had to go to cable company to get something to make it work. disappointed.

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

    Ok tv recorder

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    I don't like the fact you need to sign up for a service to use this product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Item has already been superceded

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

    This item is obsolete and Tivo has already released a product to supercede this one. Item is low cost up front but requires a monthly subscription that will exceed the cost of the updated and improved product within 2 years. It went back to BB.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend