How to Play Tivo files through Plex Media Sever

TiVo is a brand and model of digital video recorder which works just like any other digital recorder. However, the recorded TiVo files usually are not compatible with most media players we adopt. Thus, it's advisable to add Tivo to Plex for streaming to your computer, TV, PS3, Xbox360, Android, iOS, and other DLNA-certified devices so that you can watch them everywhere. Check the effective way to get TV shows off Tivo to play on Plex nicely as below.



Frankly, Tivo filea are generally referred to as "encrypted video format". Plex doesn't know "how to play Tivo-like sources". If you really want to use Plex to stream Tivo files for playback, the easy workaround is to convert Tivo to a fully compatible format with Plex, like H.264/MPEG-4 MP4 video format.

With a professional video app like Dimo Video Converter Ultimate, you can on fast remove Protection from Tivo and finish Tivo conversion for Plex without quality loss. In addition, it not only supports MKV videos, but also handles various common video formats, like MXF, VOB, MKV, MTS, MOV, MP4, WMV, FLV, etc. 

What's more, you will have the privilege of personalizing your video files prior to conversion. This is because it comes with a built-in editor that will give you the freedom to manipulate key aspects of the files. You can trim it down to reduce size; you can embed a watermark to brand the video. If there are unwanted contents in your video, you can remove using the editor. For Mac users, Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac is also a helpful app to encode Tivo videos to Plex for further usage.

Part 1: Transfer recorded TV shows (*.tivo) to PC from TiVo box

FIRST, if you haven't got TiVo recordings on your PC, you need to transfer TiVo to your PC first.

Launch TiVo Desktop software on your PC. Connect TiVo to your home network, and then the TiVo Desktop will provide you with a list of shows for transferring to your PC. Then please transfer the TiVo TV shows you want to PC. Once all the shows you selected have been downloaded from your TiVo, they will appear in the Now Playing list in TiVo Desktop.

Part II. Simple Steps to convert and play Tivo files via Plex

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Step 1. Load TiVo files

Start up Dimo Video Converter Ultimate as the TiVo to Plex Converter, and then click "Add file" to import all .tivo files.  

Note: When first loading, The TiVo Video Converter will ask you to input your Media Access Key. Simply enter your Media Access Key, and click "OK" to confirm.



Step 2. Load original Tivo files

Click "Add File" button on the main interface to load your .Tivo files to the program again. (Drag&Drop function is included.)

 

Step 3. Select output format

After you have successfully completed loading your TiVo, select the output format and folder. Click "Select Format" and choose MP4 from "Format > Video" as output format, which can be recognized by Plex easily. If you do not have a ready folder, create one where you can easily locate it.  

Tips: With the right settings you can retain the quality of the original videos while also saving space. This is particularly helpful when streaming over your network, depending on your network quality. Simply click Settings bar and you can tweak the settings to your satisfaction and even save it as preset.

Step 4. Start Tivo to Plex Conversion

Finally, hit the "Start" button at the bottom of the main interface to start the conversion. It will automatically convert Tivo to Plex Media Server compatible video files. After the conversion, click "Open" to quickly find the converted movies. Then, Plex will recognize, catalog, play and stream these Tivo files to iPad, iPhone, TV, Android, Xbox, Playstation, etc. at ease.

In conclusion, if you are seeking for the best video output quality, fastest video conversion speed, and the most formats supported, Dimo Video Converter Ultimate will be a great choice. 

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