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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good if you don't want cable

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

    I love being able to record programs and get others without paying cable prices. Easy to set up and use.

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

    Tivo Rocks!

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

    I got this two replace an older unit. Set up was easy and it works great. So much better than any other dvd I've used. If you get your TV off an antenna, buy the Tivo!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Replacing Satellite Box

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

    Cutting the cord but need to record OTA programs. This product is the only TiVo that will meet those needs. Great price.

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

    just needed recorder for HD antenna, got more!

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

    Also allows me to access my Netflix & Hulu Plus accounts... With more than enough storage to record programs.... All for about $80!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great DVR without cable or satellite

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

    This DVR is really easy to set up and use. Love that it can connect to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. could not be more pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cut the cord!!!

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

    Cheap useful way to cut the cord. We still maintain Internet. Have a streaming service. Bought a decent outsoor antenna. Tied it into the existing co-axle network. Paid a one year fee. And happy. Tv on my time. A lot lower months entertainment cost. Better picture quality than cable or satellite.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for

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

    I was having a hard time ‘cutting the cord’ as I travel a lot and did not want to miss any of my favorite network shows. This TiVo OTA DVR has been the perfect solution and an excellent addition to my ‘cord cut’ system that also includes a TiVo Mini, Apple TV, HD antenna, Netflix, and HBO NOW.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More than I expected.

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

    Cut cable and use OTA antenna with TiVo - Roamio and tivo mini's in each bedrooms. TiVo - Roamio is a for superior box over the Verizon fios's box, easy to upgrade the hard drive to 3tb also records 4 channels at once.

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

    What a great product for the price.

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

    Works great. The incorporation of Netflix and Amazon are spectacular. Everything works smoothly. I had a Hopper, which is the ultimate dvr. But the tivo is a close second.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't know how I've survived without it

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

    I love my Tivo! I get to watch shows at my convenience, and the ability to record shows that I would otherwise miss is the icing on the cake!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great I love the Tivo

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

    My husband and I really enjoy our TiVo . We have an antenna now so we weren't able to record shows before TiVo now we can . It's wonderful!!

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

    Best Purchase I've Ever Made

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

    $50 and you pretty much have satallite again. $16 a month + Netflix,Hulu,Amazon I never miss a thing. Seriously, I cut the cord when my bill was averaging $200 plus a month, now it is about $35 and it works way better. Search record pause rewind fast forward Literally everything Directv did but only easier and better. Don't second guess just buy this was my 2nd I have purchased. I am even converting family & Friends away from cable & Satalite

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    This model does everything it say it will. I was looking for a DVR replacement when I cut the cable cords and I have never looked back. THUMBS UP for Tivo Roamio

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice DVR

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

    Enjoy having the dvr to record shows that we like to watch. With that being said the first dvr had to be returned within 1 week, 2nd unit is now in the process of being replaced by TiVo after a month. 1st unit hard drive crashed and 2nd unit having freezing issues when watching recorded shows. Takes a little time to get use to set but once you get it it is easy to navigate. All in all llike having the Dvorak.

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

    Great product for cord cutters

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

    This thing is great as you can also stream netflix and amazon in addition to receiving OTA signals! A great product at a reasonable price! Thanks Best Buy!

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

    Goodbye Direct TV

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

    I saved a bundle of money after buying this equipment. I got fed up paying $119.00 to Direct TV for recording the same shows that I can record on this roamio. There are some shows that I can still watch by ordering Hulu for $8.00 a month that I had from Direct TV. The Roamio subscription which is $15.00 plus Hulu brought my total to $25.00. So much cheaper than cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It worked better than expected

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

    I was surprised how well the Tivo did work. It is easy to program and playback. Some of the operations though are a bit chunky.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great DVR for the price!

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

    I decided to drop Uverse and switched to this DVR and an antenna. I have saved so much $$! Only downside is this DVR requires a monthly subscription to record shows

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

    A good off-the-air replacement for DirecTV

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

    Since I watch mostly over the air broadcasts, I'm in the process of replacing my DirecTV service with a much less expensive alternative. I've had to boost the gain from my antenna to eliminate pixellation on my OTA, and I still have to add MoCA to my distribution system to enable minis, but everything works well so far, and it's a lot less expensive. Later, I'll work on streaming what I can't get OTA.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TiVo

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

    This dvr works awesome with HD antenna. Love TiVo. Cut the cord

    I would recommend this to a friend
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