Tivo w/out phone?
09-20-04, 07:45 PM
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Tivo w/out phone?
I want tivo.. but I don't want to have a phone line... and i can't justify getting one JUST for my tivo.. are there any other options? can it hook into the internet?
09-20-04, 08:41 PM
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Would it be a DirecTiVo? If so, you don't need a phone line at all, except for the initial setup (which you can do at someone else's house if you want). You can just ignore the occasional nag messages.
09-20-04, 08:50 PM
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You can get add on devices that will let your TiVo use the internet to get guide info. I've been using one for 2 years. An ethernet card that actually goes inside the TiVo. Of course, this voids any warranty.
09-20-04, 10:41 PM
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The Series 2 Tivos have an ethernet built in with a USB port -- I'm only familiar with stand alone units (those that work with cable). You have to do the initial setup with a phone line; after that, an internet connection will do. Take the unit to work and use a phone line there or a friends house ala Jeremy's suggestion. Of course, you'll need a TV too....
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09-21-04, 07:55 AM
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I've got my TiVo hooked up to a wireless USB card. Connects to my wireless network just fine.
You need the phone for the initial set-up and that's it.
Edit: It's a Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter. Model WUSB11.
You need the phone for the initial set-up and that's it.
Edit: It's a Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter. Model WUSB11.
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09-21-04, 11:54 AM
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Yes, many USB ethernet adapters (wireless or not) work with TIVO series 2. Check tivo.com for a list of supported ones. I've been using a Linksys wireless B one for a while now. But if you don't have a phoneline at all, you'll still need to go to a friend's house to do the initial configuration (don't worry, they don't have to have the same cable provider as you, that's something that you input in yourself).
This is, of course, for standalone Tivo's, not DirectTivos.
This is, of course, for standalone Tivo's, not DirectTivos.
09-21-04, 03:08 PM
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yeah it will be a DirecTivo... on the ordering page they want to to check a box saying i have a phone line... i dont. but you just need it for install? i wonder what the dude who comes to install it will do.
does the direcTV one have the ethernet in the back?
does the direcTV one have the ethernet in the back?
10-09-04, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by WildcatLH
I've got my TiVo hooked up to a wireless USB card. Connects to my wireless network just fine.
You need the phone for the initial set-up and that's it.
Edit: It's a Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter. Model WUSB11.
I've got my TiVo hooked up to a wireless USB card. Connects to my wireless network just fine.
You need the phone for the initial set-up and that's it.
Edit: It's a Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter. Model WUSB11.
10-09-04, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Dr_Evil
Can you do this with a Series 2 DirecTivo? I've got a USB port on it. I used to connect via phone, but I've got rid of my phone line. If I can't is there any other options? I don't care about voiding the warranty as I've already upgraded the drive in it.
Can you do this with a Series 2 DirecTivo? I've got a USB port on it. I used to connect via phone, but I've got rid of my phone line. If I can't is there any other options? I don't care about voiding the warranty as I've already upgraded the drive in it.
BTW, supposedly expanding the drive in a Series 2 TiVo doesn't void the warranty. There is no "Breaking this seal will void your warranty" sticker like there was on Series 1 TiVos.
10-09-04, 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by Jeremy517
Yes, but only certain models are supported. Check out this list for details.
BTW, supposedly expanding the drive in a Series 2 TiVo doesn't void the warranty. There is no "Breaking this seal will void your warranty" sticker like there was on Series 1 TiVos.
Yes, but only certain models are supported. Check out this list for details.
BTW, supposedly expanding the drive in a Series 2 TiVo doesn't void the warranty. There is no "Breaking this seal will void your warranty" sticker like there was on Series 1 TiVos.
10-10-04, 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by Jeremy517
Would it be a DirecTiVo? If so, you don't need a phone line at all, except for the initial setup (which you can do at someone else's house if you want). You can just ignore the occasional nag messages.
Would it be a DirecTiVo? If so, you don't need a phone line at all, except for the initial setup (which you can do at someone else's house if you want). You can just ignore the occasional nag messages.
I also do this. I think I am at 200 days now without a phone line hooked up and it still works
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