Will this work with the TIVO Bolt? null

If you're thinking it will expand the space on your Bolt, sorry - nope! I too have a Bolt. Here is what I do - I use the TiVo Desktop software to download / save my shows to this product, super easy to do. Then, I can watch it on my pc anytime, that frees up my Bolt's space. However, TiVo wreck this program as it no longer returns files (shows) back to your Bolt. Although, there is a shareware program on the TiVo boards that you can use to upload the shows back to the Bolt. If you're thinking, can't I just then connect this external drive to the Bolt via the USB, sorry it won't read / play your shows. The Bolt is designed to use a eSata drive to provide extra external space. However, from what I've read you basically need to plug the eSata drive in 24/7. Any change from that setup will cause you to lose your shows. Plus, those drives are expensive. Using this drive works for me and is more economical. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than upgrading your TiVo drive. Good luck.

Yes, the product will work with the TIVO Bolt.

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If you're thinking it will expand the space on your Bolt, sorry - nope! I too have a Bolt. Here is what I do - I use the TiVo Desktop software to download / save my shows to this product, super easy to do. Then, I can watch it on my pc anytime, that frees up my Bolt's space. However, TiVo wreck this program as it no longer returns files (shows) back to your Bolt. Although, there is a shareware program on the TiVo boards that you can use to upload the shows back to the Bolt. If you're thinking, can't I just then connect this external drive to the Bolt via the USB, sorry it won't read / play your shows. The Bolt is designed to use a eSata drive to provide extra external space. However, from what I've read you basically need to plug the eSata drive in 24/7. Any change from that setup will cause you to lose your shows. Plus, those drives are expensive. Using this drive works for me and is more economical. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than upgrading your TiVo drive. Good luck.
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