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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 ©2020 TiVo Platform Technologies LLC. TiVo, the TiVo logo, the TiVo silhouette logo and TiVo Stream 4K are trademarks of TiVo Brands LLC. Google, Google Play, Android TV, the Google logo, the Google Play logo, and the Google Assistant logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Sling and the Sling logo are trademarks of Sling LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TiVo+ Channels ........

  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Installation Remote Control Pairing On-Screen Setup Adding Sling for Live TV...

  • Page 5: Installation

    SETUP INSTALLATION TiVo Stream 4K installation is literally 1, 2, 3. Three steps and you’re ready to go.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Pairing

    SETUP REMOTE CONTROL PAIRING To use TiVo Stream 4K, your remote and device must be paired. As noted in Installation, when you plug in your TiVo Stream 4K for the first time, you’ll see a remote control pairing screen. As described on screen, press BACK the TIVO button simultaneously until the activity light turns red.

  • Page 7: On-Screen Setup

    SETUP ON-SCREEN SETUP PART 1: DEVICE SETUP Once you pair your remote, you'll choose a language, connect your device to your home network, and follow a series of on-screen prompts to set up your device. During device setup, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account. With a Google account, you can use voice commands to search for shows, and access shows on Google Play.
  • Page 8 First, you’ll be asked to choose your favorite from pairs of shows. These choices tell the TiVo Stream app what kinds of programs it should show you first. The more of these pairs you rate, the more your TiVo Stream experience will be geared toward your specific tastes and interests.
  • Page 9 SETUP CHOOSE STREAMING SERVICES* Last, you’ll choose streaming services that you use or are interested in using. Shows from these providers will be included when searching or browsing. For the best results, make sure to select as many providers as possible, and be sure to include Sling.
  • Page 10 When on-screen setup is complete, you’ll see the Android TV home screen.The Android TV home screen contains the TiVo Stream app and any other app you download from the Google Play Store. Always use the TiVo Stream app to find and watch shows. Press the TIVO button on your remote at any time to launch or get back to the TiVo Stream app.

  • Page 11: Adding Sling For Live Tv

    LINK YOUR ACCOUNTS I AM ALREADY A SLING SUBSCRIBER When you purchased your TiVo Stream 4K on TiVo.com, you had the option to link your Sling account to your TiVo account. If you linked your accounts at that time, see I’m all signed up.
  • Page 12 TiVo.com. Note that Cloud DVR is required to record shows. Note: The free 7-day trial begins as soon as you sign up. To get the most out of the trial, start using your TiVo Stream 4K as soon as you receive it.
  • Page 13 I’m all signed up. What now? I’M ALL SIGNED UP. WHAT NOW? You’re all set! Just go to Settings > My Streaming Services in the TiVo Stream app to make sure that Sling is selected as a streaming service. Your...

  • Page 14: Tivo Stream App

    TiVo Stream App Launching the App The Home Screen TiVo+ Channels Guide My Shows Search & Browse Recording Shows Parental Controls Accessibility...

  • Page 15: Launching The App

    Setup, you’ll see the Android TV home screen. The Android TV home screen contains the TiVo Stream app and any other app you download from the Google Play Store. Always use the TiVo Stream app to find and watch shows. Press the TIVO button on your remote at any time to launch or get back to the TiVo Stream app.

  • Page 16: The Home Screen

    TIVO STREAM APP THE HOME SCREEN The Stream 4K Home screen gathers all the shows and movies that matter to you – trending titles on all of your streaming services, your recently watched shows, your live TV channels, and recommended shows based on your ratings and viewing habits.
  • Page 17 TIVO STREAM APP As you highlight an item on the Home screen, a description appears at the top of the screen, including information about which of your streaming providers has it available. Press the center button on your remote to select the highlighted show and view the series or movie details page.

  • Page 18: Tivo+ Channels

    TIVO+ CHANNELS TiVo+ channels give you access to thousands of the best free shows, movies, and videos previously available to you only online or from separate apps. And they’re 100% free. Want to watch cooking shows all day long? Tune to the Food52 or Bon Appetit channel. Feel like a classic film? Check out the American Classics channel.

  • Page 19: Guide

    My Shows (by selecting +My Shows on screen), or go to the Series details page to add the entire series to My Shows. Note that TiVo+ shows cannot be recorded or added to My...

  • Page 20: My Shows

    No more switching apps or inputs – all of your shows are now all in one place.* To get to My Shows, press the TIVO button on your remote to open the menu, then choose My Shows.
  • Page 21 TIVO STREAM APP ADDING TO MY SHOWS On a show or movie’s details screen, select +My Shows to add the item to My Shows. All available episodes will be added, no matter which of your streaming providers has it available. Once a show has been added, the + icon is changed to a heart icon, as shown here.

  • Page 22: Search & Browse

    “Robert Downey Jr.,” you could add “Only comedies.” TiVo Stream results will appear above the Google Assistant. The first result is selected by default; press the center button to select it, or press RIGHT to choose a different result.
  • Page 23 3. Continue typing or choose one of the suggested terms, then select the magnifying glass to search. 4. TiVo Stream results will appear beneath the search box. The first result is selected by default; press the center button on your remote to select it, or...
  • Page 24 TV channels, and recommended shows based on your ratings and viewing habits. But browsing doesn’t need to stop there. Press the TIVO button to open the menu, and then select one of the categories listed: TV Shows, Movies, Sports, or Kids.
  • Page 25 TIVO STREAM APP Press the center button on your remote to select the highlighted show and view the show details page, where you can choose to watch the show from any of your streaming services that has the show available, explore individual episodes, add the show to My Shows by selecting +My Shows, change recording options (Sling Cloud DVR required to record), and rate the show.

  • Page 26: Recording Shows

    TIVO STREAM APP RECORDING SHOWS To record shows, you’ll need a Sling subscription that includes Cloud DVR service. RECORD THE SHOW YOU'RE WATCHING Tune to a Sling channel, press the center button on your remote to bring up the on-screen controls, and then select the Record icon (Sling...
  • Page 27 TIVO STREAM APP RECORD FROM THE GUIDE Select an upcoming show from a Sling channel in the program guide to go to the episode details page, then select +My Shows to add it to Shows. When you add a single episode or movie from the guide, the + icon changes to a heart icon and the selected episode or movie showing will be recorded.

  • Page 28: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls help you make sure your family has access to only those shows you want them to watch. You can set Parental Controls for TiVo+ and Sling content with the TiVo Stream app. For content from all other streaming providers, use the provider’s app to set Parental Controls.

  • Page 29: Accessibility

    TIVO STREAM APP ACCESSIBILITY Turn accessibility features on or off for TiVo+ shows and adjust options from the Settings menu. To go to the Accessibility settings screen: 1. Press and hold the i (Info) button while viewing the TiVo Stream guide...

  • Page 30: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Pairing Remote Troubleshooting...

  • Page 31: Remote Control Buttons

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS TiVo Stream 4K comes equipped with a full-featured remote that helps get you to your favorites fast and easy. It even has access to voice control and Google Assistant!

  • Page 32: Remote Control Pairing

    REMOTE CONTROL PAIRING To use TiVo Stream 4K, your remote and device must be paired. You'll be prompted to do this during device setup, and if your remote can control your TiVo Stream 4K, then the remote is paired correctly. However, if your remote ever becomes unpaired, or if you get a new remote, you may need to pair it manually.

  • Page 33: Remote Troubleshooting

    REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING If your remote cannot be paired with your TiVo Stream 4K, you may need to perform a factory reset of the remote. This reset will unpair your remote from your TiVo Stream 4K and all other devices it is paired with.

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