“Without the Guide Subscription, will Tivo Roamio OTA scan for channels and... What I'm wondering, is if this Tivo, without a subscription, will still be able to scan for channels off the antenna and build the channel list for access, at least listing the channel and broadcaster ID and allow, at a minimum, setting up recordings the old way... day, time. If yes, then will it also pull the content info from each channel's data and show what's playing now and for the next few hours at least? For those who know the Channel Master OTA DVRs, they do that without a subscription. In fact, the older Channel Master box no longer has a connection to the guide info they used. So it's more limited, but still pulls the show content info from the channel's data stream. So I wonder if this Tivo would do that. My other question, is with the subscription, is there anyone in or around Buffalo, NY or in zipcodes 14174 or 14131 or 14092 (in that general area). What I'd like to know from anyone who has this box, is if the guide is showing information for the channels from Toronto, Ontario Canada (i.e. 57.1 City TV, 9.1 CTV, 35.1 CTV2 and others). I've talked to Tivo support and the tech did confirm that he does see those as available, but since he's not in this area, he can't confirm that this actually works. I want to get this box this Saturday, but would really like to confirm if those channels are there, besides the channels in and around Buffalo. Thanks in advance for any confirmation :)”
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although late reply I'd like to do so..... as far as channel lineup its based by your actual antenna. The better your antenna and range of it will define what channels or areas you can pick it up from. A lower end budget antenna can only go so far compared to an longer range possible more $$$ type of antenna but it will bring in more channels as it will have more range. That's the key part of it. As far as without a subscription chances are you wont get guide data much less record or playback or use any other features as far as I've read ... so double check on this if anything but as far as the channels scanned and available it will depend on the antenna itself range and what directions its pulling the channels from one direction bi-direction multi direction etc... more directions more chance it finds more channels.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.So this was a while ago, and I imagine that you have all your answers by now. I tried to go without the programming, but apparently it wasn't designed to be used this way. It can apparently still record the old way by channel and time, but I suspect it's going to pester you to subscribe. Why don't you answer your own question for others? Thanks!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sort of. It will scan and find the local channels in your area, but it won't work properly without service. You'll have a hard time trying to change channels, and I don't think it will record. There really isn't a way around the $15 per month charge if you want it to work right. Personally, I was paying over $100 a month for Directv service, so $15 is a bargain.
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