Troy on TiVo

If you have never tried scheduling your TiVo from Yahoo TV, your're missing out. There's a few simple steps getting it setup, but once you do, you've got a great new tool to record shows from any web connection. Maybe you're at the airport with your laptop and need to record a show before your flight takes off. Just a few clicks to find the show you want and you'll get an email confirmation like below.

From: TiVo Central Online 
Subj: Your request for "Cold Pizza"
PLEASE NOTE: Since this program airs within 1 hour, you might miss it if your "Tivo1" DVR doesn't connect to the TiVo Service in time.  We recommend scheduling this program directly on your TiVo DVR, otherwise it will simply be recorded the next time it airs.
  
Hello,
  
We have received your request to record "Cold Pizza" on Channel 26 for
Thu 3/30 at 9:00 AM.
  
  Priority: Only record if nothing else conflicts
  Quality:  Medium

  Keep Until:      Space needed
  Start Recording: On Time
  Stop Recording:  On Time

The next time your DVR named "Tivo1" connects to the TiVo service, it will receive this request and send you another e-mail with the results.
You can always see the status of your requests by checking your TiVo Messages and the To Do List or Recording History.

Best regards,

TiVo
http://www.tivo.com/support/
    
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If you need to re-request this program, be sure to change at least one recording option so it will be recognized as a new request by your
TiVo DVR.

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Note: This is an automatically generated e-mail notification.  Please do not reply to this message if you need help; instead, please visit
http://www.tivo.com/support/

If you are not a TiVo customer and this e-mail has reached you in error, we apologize for the mistake.  Please reply and let us know that we should update our records.

requestID: tivo:1143729889110

A short while later, once your TiVo connects to get new updates, you'll receive a second email confirmation as follows. This happens within about one hour or less if you've networked your TiVo.

From: TiVo - Your Tivo1 DVR
Subj: Status of your request for "Cold Pizza"

Your online request for "Cold Pizza" has been received.

This program is now scheduled to record and appears in the To Do List.

Best regards,

TiVo
http://www.tivo.com/support/

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If you need to re-request this program, be sure to change at least one recording option so it will be recognized as a new request by your 
TiVo DVR.

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Note: This is an automatically generated e-mail notification.  
Please do not reply to this message if you need help; instead, 
please visit http://www.tivo.com/support/

If you are not a TiVo customer and this e-mail has reached you in error, we apologize for the mistake.  To let us know we should 
update our records, please visit 
http://customersupport.tivo.com/caseSubmitPresales.asp

requestID: tivo:1143729889110
logID: 1450977

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!

I just got my second email regarding the error in my Tivo channel lineup. Now they assigned a "case number" to my issue. I x'd my case number out, but here's the email.

Dear Valued TiVo Customer,

Thank you for contacting TiVo's channel lineup department.  We have assigned 
case number xxxxxxx to your channel lineup issue.  We expect to resolve the 
issue within 5 to 7 business days.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact TiVo Customer 
Support at 877-367-8486 and refer to your case number,  xxxxxxx.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we resolve your lineup 
discrepancy. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for choosing 
TiVo!

Best Regards,
TiVo Lineup Specialist

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!

Today I wanted to record a show on the History channel, but Tivo had the schedule wrong. I submitted a report to Tivo, and got this friendly email back. I'll blog again if and when the issue gets fixed or not.

Thank you for making us aware of your lineup issue!
A TiVo Lineup Specialist will work to correct your lineup issue. This
typically takes five to seven business days. Most lineup changes are downloaded to
your DVR automatically during a daily connection. We will contact you if we
need further information, or if you need to repeat Guided Setup.
Thank you for being part of the TiVolution! We look forward to helping you.
Remember you can visit our support site at:
http://www.tivo.com/support
On this site you can search for a solution to your issue, access visual
step-by-step instructions, as well as view answers to frequently asked questions
(FAQs) on topics such as: setup issues, channels not changing, and channel
lineup discrepancies.
You can also make changes to your own account by visiting
http://www.tivo.com/manage
Here you can update your credit card, view your billing history, transfer
your service from one DVR to another, change your billing option to Product
Lifetime Service and more!

Sincerely,

TiVo Customer Support

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!

Today my Tivo was updated with the Winter 2006 upgrade. It provides a great new feature, the "Recently Deleted" folder. This is similar to the familiar Windows file trash bin concept. Your shows aren't completely deleted until you delete them from this folder. If your Tivo needs space to record a new show, programs in this folder are the first to go. To get on the priority list for this upgrade, click here.

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!

I found a blog post yesterday on how to turn on Tivo's 30-second skip feature, tried it last night, and it works! This is a great hidden feature that you'll want to try. Here's what you do:
1) Start playing a recorded show
2) Press SELECT
3) Press PLAY
3) Press SELECT
4) Press 3
5) Press 0
6) Press SELECT
You should hear three quick beeps, which means the feature is set. Now, when you press the button below your remote's FFWD that has the arrow and bar ->|, it will jump 30 seconds, a quick way to skip thru commercials. Give it a try!

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!

I just read that Tivo is phasing out their lifetime subscription plan. I purchased the lifetime fee in January, and we're very happy to be locked in now for the life of our Tivo box. Here is a good blog entry with more on this and some insight into the HD Series 3 boxes.

Shameless plug: if you activate a new Tivo, please use my email address so I can get the referral points. Simply use [tpullis at yahoo dot com]. If you have already activated, please contact me with your 15 digit service number so I can get the referral. Much appreciated!