TiVo
TiVo

TiVo

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: May 29, 2025

Run TiVo on PC or Mac

What’s better than using TiVo by TiVo? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.

About the App

TiVo is all about making sure you never miss your favorite shows, no matter where you are or what you’re up to. With the TiVo app, your phone or tablet basically becomes your remote, your TV guide, and your personal streaming device all in one. Whether you’re catching up on the latest episode from the couch, checking what’s on from the coffee shop, or just organizing your watchlist, the app’s got you covered.

App Features

  • Stream Shows Anywhere
    Watch live TV or recorded episodes straight from your TiVo DVR to your Android device. Got a few minutes between meetings or on the go? Just open the app and pick up right where you left off.

  • Smart TV Guide
    The built-in guide doesn’t just show you what’s on now—it helps you plan what to watch later. Browse through channels, sift through upcoming episodes, and mark anything that catches your eye.

  • What To Watch Picks
    Stuck for ideas? The “What To Watch” feature sorts through everything on TV—sports, movies, kids shows—and gives you custom picks so you’re never bored searching.

  • Easy OnePass & To Do List
    Create or edit OnePass recordings and check your To Do list, right from your phone. If you spot something interesting, just set it up to record in seconds.

  • Personalized My Shows
    Access all your recorded shows and OnePass favorites in one spot. Start streaming or browse your collection to find something you’re in the mood for.

  • Powerful Search
    Hunting for a particular movie, TV show, or actor? Use the app’s search and see results from across all your connected services—your DVR, Netflix, Amazon, and more.

  • Quick Channel Guide
    Jump back to the channel guide from anywhere, and see exactly where your favorite channels are showing up next.

  • Detailed Show Info
    Love behind-the-scenes stuff? Tap for extra info about any show you’re watching, including episodes, cast, and crew details.

  • Remote Control in Your Pocket
    Lost your remote (again)? No problem. Control your TiVo DVR directly from your phone or tablet—change channels, pause, skip, the whole works.

  • Works Smoothly on BlueStacks
    Prefer using TiVo on your computer? The app plays nicely on BlueStacks, so you can manage your shows and stream from a bigger screen if you want.

With TiVo, your entire TV setup gets way more flexible—whether you’re planning ahead or squeezing in some entertainment on the fly.

Big screen. Bigger performance. Use BlueStacks on your PC or Mac to run your favorite apps.

How to Download and Run TiVo on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for TiVo in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install TiVo from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install TiVo

  • Click the TiVo icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

TiVo - FAQs

  • How to Run TiVo on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run TiVo on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download TiVo on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are TiVo PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run TiVo on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.