Can I use a Direct TV Tivo without Direct TV?

Question

I have a Direct TV receiver w/ Tivo, but no longer have Direct TV. I was wondering if there is a way to use the Tivo function built in like a VCR.... just be able to record from input sources...

Answer 1

Since the DirecTV TiVo units do not have a regular TV tuner, you cannot use them for broadcast TV or on another TV service provider.  Disconnecting the DirecTiVo from the service does not automatically expire any recordings that you have saved on the TiVo, so you can continue to watch them (over and over) until you delete them!

Answer 2

Hi! I'm afraid there is no way your DVR will work without a subscription to DirecTV's DVR Service...