TiVoMini LUX DVR extender

As I noted in the headline this only extends the playback and recording capabilities of an existing 'host' Tivo DVR. I have been in the Tivo universe for about 20 years. Of the competing systems I tried, I found Tivo to be the best IMO.This product allows you to schedule programming and playback recordings on the host Tivo DVR. This device cannot store content! To use this product you'll need at least one Tivo DVR. If you have multiple DVRs(I have two) you can view content from any Tivo DVR on the SAME network, but it only displays content from one at a time.The device supports a WiFi or Ethernet connection. In my setup, I did not find a WiFi connection reliable enough (the signal dropped out frequently), but it works well on Ethernet.In conclusion, if you are already in the Tivo universe these are great additions to the system. They are much cheaper than an additional Tivo recording device, but really recording off of cable is so late 1990'sSo if you're in the Tivo family( which is dwindling) and want to view and control a Tivo DVR

These boxes perform just as good, perhaps better, than my bolt. The interface is just as snappy and the device is whisper quiet. It does occasionally get warm but I’ve never felt it hot. It utilizes the storage from your home DVR which makes any room with this unit a clone of your home DVR. The wireless function requires you to buy a dongle, and wildly it just doesn’t work consistently in my experience. I do have a very nice router with a lightning fast connection; but keeping all the tivos talking to each other proved a challenge. I opted to do MOCA setup and it resolved any and all of my issues. Install was pretty simple and once I abandoned the WiFi setup it was smooth sailing.

Really wished I could remain with TiVo but my cable company is getting rid of cable cards. This device worked perfectly allowing me to add another tv to my cable programming without a monthly fee. The device is quick and responsive.

Bought 2 of these to go along with the Edge unit. Improved over the mini, nice interface, great light up remote. Why 50/50? Well one was up and running within minutes. Immediately found the Edge receiver (MoCA set up) and was up and running easily. 2nd unit? Took multiple calls for the identical set up. Ironically, the one that took the longest to set up/calibrate, the remote set up worked flawlessly. The box that worked immediately, well remote still wont work my sound bar (same tv and sound bars for each room) - go figure.

Tried to activate box and was informed by TiVo it was used and reported stolen.

I somehow missed the memo that the mini could now be used with a wireless adaptor or be connected to satellite. No more messing with Moca connections or cables room to room! I have an Orbi mesh system so I just moved one of the satellites next to my TV and ran a cable from the mini to the satellite and went through the setup process. That was a bit of a pain and it took a few tries to get it working so if at first you don't succeed, just keep trying! I think I had to reboot my main TiVo box to get the satellite to work now that I think about it.....anyway, it's been great to have regular TV channels on my basement TV set instead of just streaming channels. I now spend more time down there since I'm not missing out on live things I want to see now and not have to record, like football!

ave the original Bolt, 4 tuner, cable card or or OTA (have had for 6 years, gofigure). I purchased this 2 pack, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684D77A?psc=1, though only needed one. I also have another Bolt (same type) in a box from 6 years ago.First set up, ordered 10 ft and 6 ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZHRMJRF?psc=1. I have had a https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BN5Z2WM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for 5 years now. I finally dishoarded the living room (don't ask) and unpacked my two year old TV. Signal was great, even better when connected to the Bolt.I knew that the TiVo bolt I had would create a bridge, so did not need an adapter. TiVo customer service recommended a 3 way splitter, so I ordered https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZSL9VR?psc=1. (I had my doubts because creating a Moca with regular splitter, the RF signals from Comcast blocked out the OTA signals - same RF bands)What the Holland diplexer does, the satellite in removes the lower band RF signals, allowing the bridge to be developed with the D band of Moca. However, there is an e and f band, which the mini lux needs for setup.So, first set up Moca with Holland diplexer, antenna to uhf/vhf in, satellite in to splitter dividing cable and modem in wall. Out end goes to TiVo Bolt. Verify Moca has Mac ID and IP address. Connect the TiVo Mini (use modem first to verify signal in other room). You won't be able to set up the Moca yet with the Mini lux.With 3 way splitter, change out two way splitter to wall outlet, and connect antenna, coax to TiVo box, and modem to splitter on the 3 way side. Do not worry if the antenna gets blocked out (try to do when no recordings scheduled).Again, set up bridge with this set up. Force connection with TiVo service (in network settings). Try the set up again with Mini Lux. It should now go through. You will find that the Moca IP and Mac should be the same on the host (bridge) as before, Since I did not upgrade software on bolt, the mini automatically recognized and downgraded to TE3 menus.When set up complete, re set up Holland diplexer, keep 3 way splitter attached (though use only two connections, if you need to set up Moca again, this will come in handy). Connect the satellite in to the 3 way splitter, and have the other cable go to modem. I did not need to set up bridge again, but did force connection to TiVo service again.Works to this day, no loss of signal, several weeks. I added a 1.5 ft white rg6 cable for the in to TiVo Box, and adjusted cords and amplifier for best signals.