If you’re looking for a way to transfer Tivo recordings to external hard drive, today we are going to clear that up for you!
We’ll guide you through the entire transferring process and by the end of this post, you will be able to save any amount of TIVO recordings on an external hard drive!
To transfer TIVO recordings, first, connect the external hard drive to your PC and go to Tivo.com. Enter your Tivo credentials and once you are in your account, go to Manage > Transfer Recordings and select which recordings you are willing to transfer.
Lastly, select a receiver for the recordings and confirm the process.
The above-described guide is oversimplified and if you could not transfer your recordings from the first, try to keep reading to find out why!
How Can I Transfer My Tivo Recordings?
If you’re still not familiar with whether you can or cannot transfer Tivo recordings, the answer to this question is yes.
Tivo will give you the full right over the recordings your device creates and store on the digital cloud the ability to store them in your PC and external hard drive possibly.
Can You Transfer Tivo Recordings to A Computer?
You’re eligible to transfer your recordings to a computer and then redirect them to a hard drive connected with the corresponding computer.
However, you must mind the size of these recordings as if the hard drive on your computer doesn’t have enough capacity, the process will fail.
Another key moment is the format your PC runs. Windows 10 and Windows 7 usually have a built-in player which will broadcast the recordings you’re playing, but we cannot guarantee for iOS and Linux.
Most users suggested that you will have to download a player and format of your own in order to store them.
How Do I Transfer Tivo Recordings to My PC?
Now that you know you’re able to do that, let’s first learn how to store Tivo recordings on your PC and then redirect them to an external hard drive of your own.
In order to download Tivo recordings, you must have the TiVo desktop software which will ease up the process for you a lot.
Downloading through the browser might take a while and it may also acquire the wrong format, making the file inaccessible.
How Do I Get The Desktop TiVo Software?
To initiate a download for the desktop TiVo software, follow the step-by-step tutorial below:
- First, go to the official site of TiVo.
- Enter the downloads tab.
- From there, you must click on the button “Download TiVo for Windows”.
- Confirm the download.
Note: If you’re willing to speed up the downloading process and bypass the browser installation, you can get yourself the uTorrent app.
Once you’ve downloaded the installation wizard, click it once and follow the on-screen steps to finish the procedure.
How Do I Download Recordings from The TiVo App?
Now that you’ve got yourself the TiVo app, to download specific recordings to your PC, follow the steps below:
- First head to the “pick recordings” button located on the upper left side of the app.
- Next, click it once and then you will see two lists – Already Transferred & Download Now
- Select which recordings you are willing to download from the “My Shows” list.
- Press on the extraction button.
- Select a directory for the recordings.
- Wait for a couple of minutes for the downloading to finish.
Once stored on your PC device, we can proceed with storing them into an external hard drive.
How To Transfer Tivo Recordings to External Hard Drive?
Once you’ve stored the recordings you’re willing to transfer to your PC, let’s proceed with extracting them to an external hard drive.
You must ensure that the hard drive has enough space for the recordings you’re willing to store. Once stored on your PC, you can see the size of each recording, by pressing them with the right button on your mouse.
Ensure that all recordings match your external hard drive’s capacity and proceed further.
Step #1 Insert Hard Drive into Your PC
Insert the hard drive into your PC using the cables within your PC box. Once connected, you will be able to access the hard drive by going into “My Computer” and pressing it twice.
Step #2 Locate and Open Recordings’ Directory
Open another “My Computer” tab and head to the directory of the recordings you transferred to your PC earlier from the software app.
Step #3 Drag & Upload Recordings to External Drive
Select all recordings you’re willing to transfer and copy them using the right button on your mouse. Head back to your hard drive folder, right-click on your mouse and select “Paste”.
Note: This can also be performed by selecting & dragging the files into the external hard drive’s folder.
Step #4 Wait for Upload to Finish
Once you’ve pasted them into the external hard drive’s folder, wait for a couple of minutes for the process to finish and you’re done!
To store TiVo recordings into an external hard drive, first, upload the recordings to your PC and connect your drive to the computer. Open the directory of the TiVo recordings and access your external hard drive from the “My Computer” tab. Lastly, drag the recording in the drive and you’re ready!
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Bottom Line:
Now that you know how to transfer TiVo recordings to external hard drive easily, simply follow our steps to execute the process flawlessly. The only thing you should be aware of though is to not exceed the capacity of the hard drive, so upload with care!
If this post was helpful and you’re having other difficulties with TiVo or other smart home items, feel free to check our blog to discover the solution you’re looking for!
Finn Wheatley holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCL, London. He helped small data science consultancy firms, helping large corporations to grow their data capabilities, deploy advanced machine learning-based analytics and troubleshoot tech-related issues. Check out more about him here.