How do I use the apps available with my TiVo PVR?

Your TiVo® PVR comes with the Plex, YouTube, Netflix and Prime Video apps already installed. You can also add more apps from the Opera TV Store including Facebook, Twitter, National Film Board (NFB) and The Weather Network.

Note: Most apps will also be available on your TiVo Minis, but Netflix is only available on a TiVo PVR or a TiVo HD Receiver.

Using the Netflix and Prime Video apps

In order to use Netflix or Prime Video with your TiVo PVR, you need to be subscribed to the service. You don’t have to pay anything more than your usual monthly Netflix or Prime fee to access the service through your TiVo PVR These subscriptions will not appear on your monthly bill from Cogeco.

How to install:

1. Press the TiVo Central button on your remote.
2. Select Apps, then Netflix or Prime Video.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Netflix or Prime username and password, or to subscribe to the service if you don't already have an account.

Unlinking your account

If you no longer want your Netflix or Prime Video account to be accessible from your TiVo PVR, follow the steps below:

1. Press the TiVo Central button on your remote.
2. Select Menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select User Preferences.
5. Select Add & Manage Apps, then follow the on-screen instructions to unlink your account.

Controlling apps from your mobile device

With some apps, such as Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, you can find videos on your mobile device and then open them on your TiVo box.

• To use this feature, your mobile device and TiVo device must be on the same network.
• When playing back a video on your mobile device, look for the casting icon below. When you tap the icon, you will be prompted to select a device to connect to, which should include your TiVo devices.
• Once you are connected, you will be able to control playback and switch videos directly on the mobile device, or with your TiVo remote.

Using the Plex app with your TiVo PVR

The Plex app on your TiVo PVR or TiVo HD Receiver lets you stream videos, music and photos from your computer or network-attached storage (NAS). You can also install Plex channels on your media server, which are essentially popular apps (such as YouTube) that feature online video content.

To connect to your media server, you’ll need to visit plex.tv and install the Plex Media Server app and set up the device.

• Your TiVo PVR and the device running the Plex Media Server must be connected to the same network.
• Cogeco is not responsible for the usage of this application.

Once your server is set up, you can connect to it from the Plex app on your TiVo PVR or TiVo HD Receiver:

1. Press the TiVo Central button on your remote.
2. Select Apps.
3. Select Plex.