TiVo's fifth generation TiVo DVRs, the "Roamio" line, consists of four units:

• TiVo Roamio OTA (current model)
• TiVo Roamio (discontinued, but may be available with lifetime service)
• TiVo Roamio Plus (discontinued, but may be available with lifetime service)
• TiVo Roamio Pro (refurbished units available, and units may also be available with lifetime service)

Which TiVo units now support recording from an off-air antenna?

If you are looking for a TiVo that records from an off-air digital antenna, there are a number of TiVo units available that continue to do so. Below is a chart showing some options.

What are the differences among the four TiVo Roamio DVRs--the Roamio OTA, Roamio Base, Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro?

Please see our TiVo Roamio Comparison chart for a summary of differences, but the primary differences are:

Number of tuners: Four for Roamio; Six for Plus and Pro
Factory recording capacity: 500gb for Roamio; 1TB for Roamio Plus; 3TB for Roamio Pro
Input sources: Off-air only for Roamio OTA, Off-air OR digital cable/FiOS for Roamio; digital cable/FiOS only for Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro. Off-air only for Roamio OTA.
Streaming: TiVo Stream required for Roamio/Roamio OTA; streaming built-in for Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro
Wifi: Wifi built-in for Roamio, Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro
Remote Finder: Press a button on the front panel of your Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro and the remote will emit a signal. Not available on Roamio.

What are the differences between the Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro?

Factory capacity is the only difference. The Plus comes with a 1TB drive (up to 150HD hours); the Pro comes with a 3TB drive (up to 450HD hours). With a weaKnees capacity upgrade, you'll be able to get Pro capabilities for a lower price.

Are capacity upgrades available for the Roamios? What is the maximum capacity?

Yes, we are offering upgraded Roamio, Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro DVRs. The maximum capacity currently offered is 20 TB. We offer both upgraded complete units and upgraded kits for each model.

Is the Roamio RF remote compatible with prior TiVo models?

In addition to the Roamio, RF remote capabilities of the Roamio remote are compatible with the Premiere (Series 4) models, provided you purchase the Roamio RF remote with a separate RF dongle.

Can I stream recorded shows from my Roamio to a device located outside of my home?

The Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro have built-in streaming capabilities, which allow you to move recorded shows from these TiVo DVRs to an iOS device. In addition, while on the same home network as your TiVo, you can stream shows to an iOS device. The same is true with a Roamio equipped with an optional TiVo Stream.

If you have an iOS device, you can use the TiVo Stream or the Plus/Pro built-in streaming to move content to an iOS device and then take them with you.

TiVo says that 'out of home streaming' is 'Coming Soon' to stream-equipped TiVos. With a software update, you'll be able to stream content from your TiVo to iOS devices outside your home, over wifi, without actually moving the recorded file to the device.

Can I stream shows to and from a Premiere with a Roamio?

Yes. Roamio and Premiere lines are fully compatible with each other in terms of streaming shows to each other. Streaming TiVo-to-TiVo doesn't require a TiVo Stream.

Can the Roamio, Roamio Plus or Roamio Pro be used with DIRECTV, DISH network or AT&T U-Verse?

No. As with all other HD TiVos, the Roamio line requires a CableCARD to decrypt the channels that you order from your cable company. Federal law does not require DIRECTV, DISH or U-Verse to provide CableCARDs, so they don't. As a result, no HD TiVo works with these systems.

More information:

• See our TiVo Roamio Comparison Chart
• See our main TiVo Roamio page