Thread: VM & Tivo
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Old 12-11-2009, 17:00   #9
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Re: VM & Tivo

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Originally Posted by spiderplant View Post
The TiVo remote itself isn't a factor here. What matters is the commands that the TiVo sends to the VM box to change the channel. A TiVo can only generate the standard RC5 commands, but that's usually ok because the vast majority of VM boxes understand RC5. The RedEye unit is only required with the IrDA VM boxes. (The RedEye converts RC5 to IrDA)

What town does she live in?
She's down in Fleet in Hampshire. I will get more info about the Tivo this weekend and post.

Am I correct in assuming that a new VM box will understand RC5 and all will be well. My life would be grief if I got it wrong.

Ta for all replies.
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