How to Control TiVo Devices Using Remote App

If your TiVo Stream 4K remote doesn’t work, you can use the TiVo app as a remote control. With this app, you can also control TiVo DVR devices, such as TiVo EDGE, BOLT, Roamio, and Premiere series. In addition, you can use this app to schedule recordings and stream TV shows anytime at your convenience. In this article, we have described the steps to control TiVo devices using remote apps.

Control TiVo DVR or Stream 4K Using the TiVo App

1. Get the TiVo app on your smartphone from the Play Store. You can download it on your iPhone from the App Store. If you have already installed it on your device, make sure the app runs the latest version.

2. Once installed, open the app on your handheld device and sign in to your TiVo account by entering the login credentials.

3. Click on the More option at the bottom right of the home screen.

3. Then, tap the Selected DVR option. Your DVR will appear on the list of available devices. If not, you must connect your TiVo DVR and smartphone to the same WiFi.

4. Select your TiVo DVR from the list and pair it with your TiVo app.

5. Once you pair your DVR with the app, launch the remote interface by tapping the Remote Control option.

6. Now, using the remote app, you can control your TiVo DVR comfortably.

Use the IR Remote App to Control TiVo DVR

If there is an issue with WiFi, you can use third-party IR remote apps, which do not require a WiFi connection. Using the IR remote app, you can directly control your TiVo device using infrared signals.

1. Install the Remote for TiVo DirecTV app on your Android from the Play Store.

2. Launch the app on your handheld device and choose the remote that you want to use according to your TiVo device.

3. A remote interface will appear on your smartphone’s screen. Press the Power button to check whether your TiVo device is responding or not.

4. If your TiVo device is turned off after you press the Power button, it indicates that your device is responding to the app. Press the Power button once again and start controlling your TiVo device.

5. Further, there is a Vibration button available at the top right of the remote interface. By enabling the option, your smartphone will vibrate whenever you press any button on the IR remote interface.

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