cTiVo

CTiVo

cTiVo is an open-source software application that allows users to access TiVo digital video recorders over the internet. It provides DVR control and streaming capabilities.
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cTiVo: Access TiVo DVRs Over Internet

Open-source software for TiVo digital video recorder access, offering DVR control and streaming capabilities

What is CTiVo?

cTiVo is an open-source alternative to the official TiVo software that gives users more control and flexibility with their TiVo devices. It enables accessing TiVo via the internet to schedule recordings, manage season passes, control live TV, and stream recordings to various devices.

Some key features of cTiVo include:

  • Web-based interface for controlling TiVo DVRs remotely
  • Streaming of recorded shows to devices like computers, tablets, and phones
  • Sharing recordings across multiple TiVos on the same network
  • Expanded formatting options for the Now Playing list
  • Ability to download recordings from TiVo to computer
  • User-friendly channel logos and graphics

As an open-source project, cTiVo is entirely free to use and compatible with Series 1, 2, and 3 standalone TiVo devices. It provides more advanced functionality compared to the standard TiVo software. With customizable themes and flexible streaming options, cTiVo gives users greater control over their TiVo experience.

CTiVo Features

Features

  1. Remote access and control of TiVo DVRs over the internet
  2. Streaming of recorded shows from TiVo to computer or mobile device
  3. Scheduling recordings remotely
  4. Downloading recordings from TiVo to computer
  5. Multi-room viewing of recordings on multiple TiVos

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Access TiVo remotely when away from home

Watch recordings on devices besides just TV

Schedule recordings on the go

Archive recordings on computer

Share recordings across multiple TiVos easily

Cons

Requires technical expertise to setup and configure

Limited to TiVo DVRs only, not compatible with other DVRs

Streaming quality dependent on home network bandwidth

Ongoing development and support uncertain

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