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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 This User Manual describes features of the TiVo Stream 4K and TiVo Stream app. ©2021 Xperi. TiVo, the TiVo logo, the TiVo silhouette logo and TiVo Stream 4K are trademarks of TiVo Brands LLC. Google, Android, YouTube, Android TV, Chromecast built-in, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding Sling for Live TV ........8 TIVO STREAM APP ....... 10 Launching the App .

  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Installation Initial 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: Initial Remote Control Pairing

    SETUP INITIAL 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 the TIVO button to start the pairing process.

  • 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 your voice to search for shows, open apps on Google Play, and more with Google Assistant.
  • 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 PART 4: LAUNCH THE TIVO STREAM APP 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 on Google Play. Always use the TiVo Stream app to find and watch shows.

  • 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 I’m all signed up. What now? I’M ALL SIGNED UP. WHAT NOW? You’re all set! Just go to My Services in the TiVo Stream app to make sure that Sling is selected as a streaming service. Your Sling channels will be...

  • Page 13: Tivo Stream App

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

  • Page 14: Launching The App

    After On-Screen 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 on Google Play. Always use the TiVo Stream app to find and watch shows.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 the show available. Press OK/SELECT on your remote to select the highlighted show and view the series or movie details page.

  • Page 17: Guide

    TIVO STREAM APP GUIDE A fully interactive program guide shows you what’s playing on TiVo+, Sling, Pluto, and Locast channels. Press the GUIDE button on your remote control to open the program guide. Look for the provider’s logo at the top of the provider column to find groups of channels.

  • Page 18: Tivo+ Channels

    To watch TiVo+ channels on your TiVo Stream 4K: 1. Press the GUIDE button on your TiVo remote, or press the TIVO button to open the menu, then select Guide. 2. Look for the TiVo+ logo. All channels listed under that logo are TiVo+ channels.

  • Page 19: 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 20 TIVO STREAM APP SHOW DETAILS Select any title from My Shows to go to the details screen. Depending on the kind of show you’ve selected, you’ll go to the: • Series details screen (shown below) • Episode details screen • Movie details screen.
  • Page 21 TIVO STREAM APP ADDING TO MY SHOWS From the Home screen, Guide, or any other menu screen, highlight a show, and press and hold OK/SELECT. Then select Add to My Shows. Alternatively, you can press OK/SELECT (without holding) to go to the show or movie’s details screen. From there, select +My Shows to...
  • Page 22 TIVO STREAM APP UPDATING RECORDING OPTIONS If a show is available to record, you’ll see its recording status on the show’s detail screen. If you see a single red dot next to Options, a single episode or movie showing is scheduled to record. If you see multiple red dots , then the series is scheduled record.

  • Page 23: Search & Browse

    • Look for sporting events: “Golden State Warriors” • Browse: “Romantic movies” or “Cooking shows” TiVo Stream results will appear above Google Assistant. The first result is selected by default; press OK/SELECT to select it, or press RIGHT to choose a different result.
  • Page 24 TIVO STREAM APP KEYBOARD SEARCH To use the on-screen keyboard to search: 1. Press the TIVO button to open the menu, then select Search. 2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter your search term. Results will continue to update as you enter letters.
  • Page 25 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 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 OK/SELECT button on your remote to bring up the on-screen controls, and then select the Record icon...
  • Page 27 TIVO STREAM APP RECORD FROM THE GUIDE Highlight a show on a Sling channel, then press and hold OK/SELECT and choose Add to My Shows. • For TV shows, the highlighted episode will be recorded, and the series will be added to My Shows.

  • Page 28: My Services

    Many popular streaming services (also called “apps”) are pre-installed on your TiVo Stream 4K and integrated into the TiVo Stream app. This means that you don't have to switch to different apps to watch or search for shows -- you can do it all from TiVo Stream app. During setup, you chose services that you use or are interested in using.
  • Page 29 Highlight a service (whether enabled or disabled) to display its TiVo Match Score. The TiVo Match Score tells you on a scale of 0-100 how likely a service is to offer shows you might enjoy. Beneath the TiVo Match Score, you’ll see...

  • Page 30: 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 services, use the service’s app or website to set Parental Controls.

  • Page 31: Casting To Your Tv

    . This is usually found in the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 3. Choose TiVo Stream 4K as the device you would like to use to watch your show. Your content will start playing on your TV.

  • Page 32: 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 guide or menu...

  • Page 33: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Pairing...

  • Page 34: 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 Google Assistant!

  • Page 35: Remote Control Pairing

    REMOTE CONTROL PAIRING To use TiVo Stream 4K, your remote must be paired with your device. You most likely paired your remote during device setup, so if your remote can control your TiVo Stream 4K, then you are set to go.

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