Watch Netflix

netlix homeWhen you activate your TiVo box on your Netflix account, you can enjoy Netflix movies and TV episodes, streamed from Netflix right to your TiVo® box!

Not a Netflix subscriber? No problem. Get 1 month of Netflix free! (Just follow the instructions under “Signing in” below.)

This feature is available on:

  • TiVo BOLT® (all models)
  • TiVo Roamio® (all models)
  • TiVo Premiere (all models)
  • TiVo HD (all models)
  • TiVo Mini

Signing in

To start enjoying Netflix on TiVo, simply sign in to your Netflix account from your TiVo box, or sign up for a free trial. You’ll only need to sign in once. You’ll remained signed in to Netflix until you sign out.

  1. From the TiVo Central screen, select 'Apps' > 'Netflix.'
  2. If you are a Netflix member, select “Member Sign In." If you are not yet a member, select "Start Your FREE Trial."
  3. Sign in with your Netflix username and password, or follow the on-screen instructions to sign up for your free trial.

That's it! You're ready to watch Netflix on your TiVo box!


Watching Netflix videos on your TiVo box

When you search for shows on your TiVo box, your results will include shows available from Netflix. Or, you can search Netflix directly for any show. Here’s how:

  1. From the TiVo Central screen, select 'Apps' > 'Netflix.'
  2. Choose the Netflix experience you want: Netflix or Netflix Kids.
  3. Your Netflix home screen is displayed.
  4. Find a show to watch:
    • To watch a show from one of the displayed categories, simply select it.
    • To search for a show, move upward on the Netflix home screen until you see the 'Search' icon. Select it, and enter the first few letters of a show title. Matching titles appear as you type.
  5. When you find something to watch, "select it. It will begin to play automatically" You can also choose to view other episodes, add the show to your list of favorites, remove the show from your list of favorites, rate the show, or change audio/video options.
  6. Grab some popcorn and enjoy!

Signing out

If you need to sign out of your Netflix account on your TiVo box, follow these steps.

  1. From the TiVo Central screen,select 'Settings & Messages' > 'Help' > 'Account & System Info' > 'Video Provider Accounts' > 'Netflix Account Information.' 
  2. Choose “Deactivate this device.” If you deactivate the device, you will need to sign in again the next time you want to watch Netflix on your TiVo box.