RCX for TiVo

Tired after a long day at work and want to relax on the couch while watching your favorite shows but can't find your TiVo remote? Grab your phone, you've got it with you anyway. Problem solved!.

• • Control your TiVo Series3 (or greater) with your Android phone or tablet!

  • Search for your favorite shows using the on-screen soft keyboard, hardware keyboard or even a USB keyboard if your device supports it.

  • Keep your eyes on the show your watching with the new "Watch TV" trackpad.

  • Simple design, easy to use

Quick Start Instructions:

This quick start quide assumes your TiVo(R) is connected to your home network. This means you need a network cable or wireless TiVo adapter connected to your TiVo and configured properly. Please see your TiVo documentation for more information.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi

   1. The device running RCX must be connected to the same network as the TiVo. Typically this means the device must be connected to your home Wi-Fi network.

2. Enable "Network Remote Control"

• 1. Enable the "Network Remote Control" setting on the TiVo. Do this by navigating the TiVo menu to "Settings & Messages\Settings\Remote, Cable Card & Devices\Network Remote Control".

3. Your TiVo network address must be added to RCX

• 1. To find the TiVo network IP address navigate the TiVo menu to "Settings & Messages\Settings\Network & Phone". The TiVo network IP address should be displayed. Tap the "gear" icon in RCX, choose "TiVo DVRs" then tap the "Add TiVo" button and enter the information requested. Alternatively you can choose "TiVo DVRs" and use the "Scan" button to try to automatically identify your TiVo's IP address.

Notes

• The TiVo web site accessed from the RCX menu can be changed in the options. This is particularly useful if you live outside the US.

• TV volume and input cannot be controlled by the TiVo itself and this app can't do it either. The TiVo remote uses infrared which nearly all android devices lack.

Version History:

• 2.1.0 (12/11/2016)

  • • Greatly improved TiVo detection logic

    • Single Trackpad for using the app *without* looking at the device

    • BugFixes

• • 2.0.4 (7/4/2013)

  • App now respects device silent or vibrate only setting

  • 2.0.3 (6/9/2013)

    • Fixed "left" button on trackpads

  • 2.0.2 (3/10/2013)

    • Restore on screen keypad for changing channels (thanks Craig!)

    • Fix trackpad so it functions after resume from sleep

    • Bug fix for TiVo list

  • 2.0.1 (nook only release)

    • Bug fix for TiVo list

  • 2.0 (2/27/2013)

  • New Swipe Trackpads for using the app *without* looking at the device

    • New keyboard support (software, hardware & USB keyboard) for TiVo typing

    • New "My Shows" button

    • New Closed Captioning (CC) on/off buttons

    • New like/dislike icons

    • Improved layout makes it easier to use one handed

    • Custom landscape screens

    • Custom tablet screens

    • Supports Android 2.1.x, 3.x & 4.x

  • 1.0.5 (1/4/2013)

    • Fixed "slow" button

    • Layout improvements for different size devices

  • 1.0.4 (4/17/2011)

    • Added preferences for:

      • changing background color

      • muting all sounds

      • turning off vibration

      • changing mobile website (thanks Malcolm!)

    • Updated Help screen Quick Start to include "Connect to Wi-Fi"

    • Added option to specify port for advanced network configurations (thanks James!)

    • Updated Help screen to include copywrite for JmDNS library usage

    • Added option to hide embedded web page (only applicable to tablets)

    • Fixed first time Help screen opening on tablets

    • Minor layout and performance improvements

    • Improved launcher icons & title (delete and recreate home shortcut to see change)

  • 1.0.3 (4/17/2011)

    • Added dpad support.

    • Added keyboard on tablet in landscape.

  • 1.0.2

    • skipped.

  • 1.0.1 (4/15/2011)

    • Added support for physical keyboard (no dpad support yet)

    • Added menu items for m.tivo.com on small devices

    • Embedded m.tivo.com on tablets

    • Minor UI tweaks

    • Known issue: help menu on Xoom does not appear the first time it's accessed but does there after.

  • 1.0 (4/6/2011)

    • initial release.