Whenever we lose power, I have to redo the following TiVo tricks. So I’m putting them here not only for your possible benefit, but to make it easier for me to find these later…
Tip #1: 30-second commercial skip
TiVo doesn’t come with a skip commercial feature installed, but you can unlock it:
1. Play a previously recorded show (from your Now Playing List)
2. Enter the following sequence: Select, Play, Select, 3, 0, Select.
3. If the sequence is done correctly you will hear 3 dings.
The TiVo remote control’s Advance button can now be used to perform 30 second fast forward skip.
Tip #2: Now Playing sorting for Series 1 TiVos
Those of us early adopters with Series 1 TiVos have to wish we could group recorded shows together like the Series 2 boxes. Well, wish no longer! Series 1 TiVos can sort the Now Playing list:
1. Go to your Now Playing List
2. Enter the following sequence: Slow, 0 (zero), Record, Thumbs Up
3. If the sequence is done correctly you will hear 3 dings.
You now sort your recorded shows by recording date, expiration date, or alphabetically. Either hit Enter to view the sort options, or just press 1, 2, or 3:
1 = Sort by Recording Date
2 = Sort by Expiration Date
3 = Sort Alphabetically
