If you’re a TiVo owner who travels often, you’re in luck. You can take those recorded TV shows with you. The company has provided software called TiVo Desktop that makes this transfer possible. It’s easy to use, and in no time at all, you can be sure that you won’t miss any programming while you’re away. You’ll want to make sure that you have the TiVo Desktop software installed and working before continuing with this article.
How do I remove copy protection from Tivo Recordings before transferring to my computer?
In order to use the transfer features of your TiVo device, you will also need to have your TiVo connected to your home network. You have two options for this: wired and wireless.
Once your software is installed and you’ve got your network connection set up, it’s time to start moving shows. TiVo has made this process as easy as possible, so let’s walk through the steps.
To get started, simply launch the TiVo Desktop software on your PC. You should see a button labeled Pick Recordings to Transfer. Here you will see one of two lists; one that shows Now Playing (shows that have already been transferred to your PC) and a My Shows list that shows recorded programming on your TiVo. If you have multiple TiVos on your network, there is a drop-down menu where you can select the device that you want to transfer shows from. Simply select the TiVo that you want to watch and those shows will appear in the list.
