TiVo - Bolt 500GB Unified Entertainment System - 4K Ultra HD - White
Model:TCD849500
SKU:4366000
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Description
TiVo Bolt 500GB Unified Entertainment System - 4K Ultra HD: Access your favorite TV and streaming content with a single click using this unified entertainment system, which features built-in Wi-Fi for access to apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Pandora. A 500GB hard drive lets you store up to 75 hours of recorded HD content.
Features
TiVo service subscription
Includes first year of TiVo service. Annual or One-time service options available after the first year. TiVo service is required for use of the device.
4K Ultra HD
Connect TiVo Bolt to your TV and stream content in Ultra High Definition resolution with spectacular, eye popping color and detail.
Wirelessly stream TV shows, music and movies
Built-in wireless networking allows you to integrate access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pandora and more.
Save your favorite shows to watch later
500GB hard drive stores up to 75 hours of recorded HD content.
Skip Mode
Skip entire commercial breaks at the press of a single button, and resume your recorded show instantly (not available for all recorded shows).
OnePass
Finds, organizes and gives you instant access to every available episode of any show you want to watch, whether it's on TV or streaming services.
Trick Play
Record up to 4 shows at once and enjoy them with patented TrickPlay control features.
Compatible with Apple® iOS 7.0 or later and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or later
Access your saved shows on your compatible mobile device.
High-speed wireless connectivity
Built-in wireless AC dual-band Wi-Fi allows you to connect to your home network for fast Internet access.
Not compatible with satellite, Google Fiber and AT&T U-Verse
Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Included Free
fubo - Free for 30 days (new subscribers only, not billed unless activated)
Watch live TV when you want, where you want for less than the cost of cable. With 100+ top channels to choose from, stream all the sports, shows, movies, and news you love to watch from your TV, computer, and other devices. Plus, stream on the go or at home on as many devices as you want, and record your favorites with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR, all included.
What's Included
Bolt 500GB Unified Entertainment System - 4K Ultra HD
Owner's manual
Power cord, HDMI cable
Remote
Specifications
Key Specs
Maximum Supported Resolution
2160p (4K)
Operating System Compatibility
Android
General
Product Name
Bolt 500GB Unified Entertainment System - 4K Ultra HD
Customers enjoy the Bolt 500GB's ease of use, intuitive interface, and excellent picture quality, frequently praising its commercial skip feature and 4K capabilities. However, some customers express concerns about the limited number of tuners and the relatively small hard drive capacity. The device's design also received mixed reviews.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very likeable
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I have used Tivo's from their beginning but I have never been a fan I always considered their software clunky, but they were only game in town. My last device was premiere with 1 terabyte add on drive only 2 tuners. I started using Windows Media center with multiple network tuners, but I like Windows 10 especially in tablet mode also with desktop no touch fast load with ssd. No Windows 10 media center it is gone! I tried Tivo Roamio 49 buck edition but so many big trees wind and tropical rainstorms made ota suck 10% of the time but some how that 10% came during my favorite recordings! I figured try new Bolt with cable card & 1 terabyte well I like it, gui not as likeable to me as Windows Media center but the skip commercials feature is incredible! The official Tivo Android app not good but Tivo DVR commander app is very good. Hey I am fan now..........not a fanboy mind you but the Tivo Bolt is a great device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Interface
Cons mentioned:
Hard drive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Awesome! Order one Now!
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I don't know why every cable subscriber doesn't buy one of these. They are awesome. You get a Cable Card from your cable company, put it in the unit, and you can use Tivo Minis on your remote TVs and have full DVR control.
The search integrates things like Amazon Prime and Net Flix. The TIVO user interface, remotes, etc. can't be beat. And the picture quality is better than my cable company boxes.
Also the Tivo Minis that go on your remote TVs are small and can be mounted behind the TV on the wall. My cable companies small boxes don't have On Demand, a full guide, or DVR access, and full channels - with this I get all channels I subscribe to, on demand, Amazon Prime, etc. and full DVR access on every TV. Plus I pay no per TV fees to my cable company.
It is so much better than anything the cable company provides. I had some initial issues with On Demand but it was my cable company and not TV - since then no problems. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Commercial skip, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Hard drive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade that I would highly recommend
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Having owned a TiVo Premiere for four years, I decided it was time for an upgrade. After some research, I decided to purchase the brand spanking new TiVo Bolt. I wanted a TiVo that would allow for easy access to swap out the hard drive and this fit that description. While 500GB (75 hours of HD content) is decent, it is not ideal. I opted for a 2TB hard drive.
The shape of this device is a little odd. I get the feeling that TiVo is trying to stick out while in your media center. But the size is considerably smaller than my old Premiere. Definitely not my favorite design, but not entirely ugly either.
Swapping out the hard drive was easy, once you can get the plastic casing off. No need to install anything, literally just plug and play. Yay!
I don't know if there is something wrong with my box, but my wifi doesn't like to connect online. I consider myself tech savvy, but after an evening of trying to connect, I gave up. Luckily, I already have an ethernet cable waiting from my old TiVo. I didn't want to go through the exchange process as I had already swapped out the hard drive.
This thing is fast! That was the first thing I noticed after getting everything up and running. I had never used any of the apps (Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, etc) before because they were slow to load and not as refined as my video game consoles. This box is so fast, I have no problem using them here.
I love the commercial skip feature. It doesn't work with all shows, but a good 70% of the ones I've seen.
Overall, it is a great upgrade that I would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Interface
Cons mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade from Comcast DVR
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I never understood why someone would pay so much for a Tivo box when the cable provider offers a DVR box (for a price...more on that later). Then I got this Bolt and it is a night and day difference from the terrible Comcast DVR box. The user interface is much easier to navigate and the channel guide is head and shoulders above the Comcast guide.
There are so many features on the Bolt that are better than the Comcast DVR. The one that I appreciate the most is the "Skip" button. Being able to completely and effortlessly skip commercials in recorded TV shows in invaluable. This feature alone is worth the price of admission.
Another feature that I love is the integration of Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. For the first time since we have been subscribing to Netflix and Amazon Prime are we actually getting our money's worth. We have a smart TV and an smart BR player with Netflix and Amazon apps but it was way too cumbersome and the apps were hard to navigate. The Bolt makes watching Netflix and Amazon so simple and we are watching much much more from Netflix and Amazon.
Another feature that I love is the iOS/Android Tivo app that lets you watch live/recorded TV on your smartphone/tablet. You can stream the show on your home network or download the show for viewing outside your home. The Bolt does not have the capability to stream to an external network, yet.
The last "feature" that I appreciate is the cost savings. We were renting a DVR and two set top boxes from Comcast for about $40/month. I turned in all of those boxes and replaced them with a Bolt, Tivo Mini, and a Google Chromecast. Comcast also gives me a $2.50 credit/month for using the Bolt.
It can't be all great though. It was very difficult to get the Bolt working with Comcast. Not Tivo's fault, totally Comcast's fault. I recommend that you get a CableCard from Comcast or your provider, but keep all of your boxes until you get the Bolt working. I made the mistake of turning in my boxes and replacing it with the CableCard. The CableCard people at Comcast were so confused about what equipment was on my account that they couldn't activate the CableCard with my Bolt.
The other thing that I wish for is a larger HD. I bought the 500 GB version and it is not large enough. There is an external add-on that you can purchase from Tivo, but it is overpriced. I think I will wait until my warranty period is expired and then open the Bolt up and replace the internal HD with a larger one.
Other than that the whole family loves the Bolt and the mini. I wish I hadn't waited so long to switch to Tivo.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Commercial skip, Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Tuners
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm
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Does what it should. Set up was flawless, no issues recording so far. Skipping the commercials is probably the top selling point. Only Ding is could have more tuners and storage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Tivo Bolt
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The Bolt is a great replacement for Fios Set top boxes. Fast and easy to use. The Case is funky shaped and I'm not really keen on that. The only real drawback is the upfront cost and yearly subscription. I also added 2 mini's. In my case it pays for itself in well under one year so saving a ton of $$ after and have a much more responsive box, better picture quality and it's a streaming box to boot. Should have done it sooner.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Hard drive
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My first tivo box!
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For being my first non cable company distributed box its great! I do once in a while get a quick pixelization here and there but that could be the cable card. It doesn't happen much but it could be a hard drive but I might install a new one later. I love being able to control my box from the app. If I am ever late home to watch a show I just log in and tell it to record. Cant complain too much about it. Still learning the in's and outs.Also recording 4 shows at once really does work.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Far better than any Cable Co provided DVR
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The TiVo Bolt has made an excellent addition to my home. I recently replaced a DirecTV Genie and wired mini setup with this Bolt and TiVo mini's on Time Warner with a CableCard, and I haven't looked back even once. The device is nice and fast and very easy to set up. I am shocked just how simple it was to get the MoCa setup going with the right filters on the system. The mini's do an excellent job of timeshifting and viewing recorded content on the Bolt. The bolt itself is rocket fast, and easily expandable in storage by replacing the hard drive inside. The OnePass functionality works like a champ, and the Bolt's ability to pull shows not only from Cable, but from streaming sources too makes missing a show impossible. Lastly, the TiVo suggestions feature is really smart and does an excellent job at picking out shows that I would like to watch based on my thumbs up/down ratings. There's always hundreds of shows and movies waiting for me to watch at my leisure that I would enjoy watching. The Genie was never close to guessing my likes and dislikes. And access to your recordings from mobile devices is a breeze. The video/audio quality is quite excellent too.
My only knock on the Bolt would be it's lack of apps. It has the important ones like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, but there's a big hole there where there should a lot more apps for other services. This is something to get over easily though as many smart tv's and gaming consoles already have these.
I have been incredibly pleased with this device. Very worth the investment to get rid of monthly cable box fees.
A:It doesn't have a specific speed requirement, but you'll need a good broadband to enjoy any of the streaming content (especially 4K which is very demanding)
A:The warranty is now included in your annual or life time service subscription. See below from TIVO website:
The service plan includes, at no additional charge, an enhanced limited warranty (known as "Continual Care") for the full, uninterrupted duration of your annual or monthly TiVo service subscription. With Continual Care, and for a cost of $49.00 (plus shipping and any applicable taxes) after ninety (90) days from your purchase date, you can exchange a defective or inoperative TiVo BOLT or TiVo DVR for a repaired, renewed or comparable product (at TiVo's discretion). The exchange exclusions and restrictions contained in the TiVo DVR Limited Warranty
A:To have a whole-home DVR solution, you would need to pair a TiVo Mini with the Bolt. The Bolt being on 1 TV and the Mini being on another. The Bolt and Mini both have MoCA capability, so they can network using the coaxial cable in your house. The Mini will use a tuner from the Bolt to watch live TV or can stream recorded shows from the Bolt to the Mini. There is a monthly service fee with the Bolt (after the first year), but there is never a monthly service fee with the Mini.