# TVO - Remote for TiVo — user reviews > 78 indexed App Store user reviews of TVO by Danielle Jackson, rated 3.30/5 from 197 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvo-remote-for-tivo/id1224990564/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvo-remote-for-tivo/id1224990564.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 92 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 65 ## What do users think of TVO? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ✅ Works well with compatible TiVo models (Roamio, Bolt) - ⚡ Quick setup process when compatible - 📱 Apple Watch integration available - 🎯 Network discovery functionality - 🔄 Responsive button controls on supported devices - 👥 Good customer support responsiveness (when available) **Cons** - ❌ Incompatible with TiVo Mini devices - ❌ Incompatible with TiVo 4K streaming devices - 🔌 Requires existing remote for initial setup - 🐛 Frequent connection failures - 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly - ⏱️ Slow response times (up to 2 seconds delay) - 🚫 Missing power button functionality - 🔇 Missing volume control button - 💰 Paid app ($4.99-$6.45) with limited functionality - 📞 Difficult to contact support - 🌐 WiFi dependency not clearly communicated - ⌨️ Keyboard input limited to single characters - 🔍 Unreliable device discovery on network **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes after pressing 'Got It' on intro screen - App freezes after single button press - Cannot connect to TiVo despite correct IP address - Network scan fails to find available devices - Keyboard only accepts first character - Intro modal displays off-screen on some devices - Connection drops and requires app restart - Support page fails to load - Inconsistent device recognition **Most requested features** - Power on/off button - Volume and mute controls - TV volume control integration - Green standby button - Subtitles on/off button - Siri integration - Watch face complication for quick access - Support for multiple device switching via IP - Multi-character keyboard input - Better device discovery reliability ## Newest reviews (17 of 78) ### 2/5 — TVO Remote doesn’t work with TiVo Mini *2025-12-04, version 1.3.6* I bought this to use with the Mini in the bedroom, but it doesn’t 😢. Is there something I need to do to make it access the Mini and not the main box? ### 2/5 — Will not replace lost remote *2024-08-12, version 1.3.6* Please note you have to have a remote to set the TiVo to work with this app. You have been warned. If you have a remote it might work but I could not get that far. ### 3/5 — Wi-Fi needed *2022-11-12, version 1.3.5* You need wifi for this to work… ### 2/5 — Support? *2022-08-19, version 1.3.5* How do I contact support for this App? It works fine but I don’t see a power on/off or volume button. How can it be a replacement remote if these are missing? I will be happy to change my review/rating if I am missing something . Please respond. Thank you ! ### 1/5 — IF I need a REMOTE Y R THE STEPS USING THAT REMOTE I NEED *2022-03-26, version 1.3.5* I have just waisted $5 because in order to set up this purchased remote, I need to have the actual remote to set up the downloaded one! Defeats the purpose of downloading one if the actual one is broken. How do I get a refund ### 1/5 — Refund *2022-02-01, version 1.3.5* Wrong app want my money back ### 1/5 — Tivo 4k Stream *2022-01-23, version 1.3.5* doesn’t work says to enter the IP address did that still not work wasted 5 bucks trying to help me daughter set this up on her phone. ### 1/5 — No funciona *2022-01-07, version 1.3.5* Instale la aplicación pero no funciona, no reconoce el dispositivo conectado en la misma red wifi. Una estafa. Ni siquiera tiene periodo de prueba. ### 1/5 — Disappointed! *2021-11-28, version 1.3.5* Pretty crappy that you aren’t told you need a remote to set this app up before spending $5 on it. Why would I download the app if I already had a working remote in the house! Now I’m going to miss Yellowstone tonight because my dog chewed up our remote and this app let me down by NOT saving the day! ### 1/5 — Basura de aplicación *2021-11-08, version 1.3.5* Le pone uno los datos y nada no la recomiendo no sirve ni el gasto ### 4/5 — Love this! *2021-09-10, version 1.3.5* It is great to be able to pause-skip-rewind TiVo from the other room! I wish I could add an icon as a complication to the watch face to be able to access it quicker. That will add the fifth star! ### 1/5 — Paid for this and it’s useless. *2021-07-04, version 1.3.5* If I had my remote I wouldn’t need to download this app. ### 1/5 — It don’t work *2021-06-06, version 1.3.5* It don’t work for me 😒 ### 1/5 — Bought this thinking it would work my TiVo 4K *2021-04-26, version 1.3.5* Bought this thinking it would work formy TiVo 4K android device because my remote has grown legs and walked away unfortunately this would not connect and kept asking for an IP address which does not have an IP address.Just want my money back ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2021-02-10, version 1.3.5* More of a scam, may work with older devices but not newer TiVo streaming devices. I just got took for $5.00 ### 1/5 — Missing Newsmax *2021-01-20, version 1.3.5* What happened to Newsmax. It hasn’t been on since last evening. ### 3/5 — Tv control *2021-01-18, version 1.3.5* Wish this app included control for tv on/off and volume/ mute controls. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No funciona *2025-07-31, version 1.3.6* No funciona, no la descarguen ### 1/5 — Whelp *2024-11-17, version 1.3.6* After a month it stopped working. Tried over and over to make it work. Did the manual thing. Nothing. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with TiVo 4K *2024-05-03, version 1.3.6* Want my money back 😡 ### 1/5 — Don’t buy, app doesn’t work *2024-01-15, version 1.3.6* Scam ### 1/5 — iOS Tivo remote *2023-12-13, version 1.3.6* What’s the point without “power” and “volume”?? Apparently a standing problem that should be addressed ### 1/5 — Awful *2022-12-23, version 1.3.6* Bought the app for it to not work at all, won’t connect to the TiVo, and crashes frequently. When you go to the app support page, it fails to load. You can’t contact support at all. So that was a waste of money that I guess I won’t get back. ### 1/5 — No good *2022-11-01, version 1.3.5* It won’t connect ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2022-09-27, version 1.3.5* 1. Cannot add TiVo with the IP address. Cannot automatically find TiVo. 2. The opening screen works fine, but when I tap Got It, the app closes. Yes, I restarted my phone as well as my iPad. Neither fixed the problem. This is like buying a lottery ticket. Excited to think it will be successful, only to realized I wasted money. Very very disappointed. ### 1/5 — failed to connect to unit *2022-08-29, version 1.3.5* The app would not connect to my Tivo so it is useless. The Tivo app that is free works just fine as long as you sign into your account. Certainly not worth the 5.00 dollars it cost to purchase. Wainting for a new remote becuse the old one failed. ### 1/5 — Total rip off *2022-06-29, version 1.3.5* There is nothing better about this remote than the app that was part of the TiVo. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Still works fine in 2025 *2025-10-08, version 1.3.6* If you’re the rare individual that still uses a TiVo DVR, then you should know this app still works well as of 10/8/25. I’ve been using it on Apple Watch to control my Roamio OTA. It does seem to be slightly slow, at least via Apple Watch. It can take up to 2 seconds for the TiVo to react after pressing a button, but it always responds so be patient. Also it does NOT seem to be able to control a TiVo mini. Those are the only two issues I noticed. ### 5/5 — Great way to save on used TiVo devices *2025-03-24, version 1.3.6* I was looking to cut-the-cord and use TiVo as an Over-the-Air DVR. I have a Lifetime License and thought it would be Smart to pick up some cheap Bolt and Mini units that were super-low priced because they did not have a remote. This TiVo Remote app immediately searched my network and found two models of TiVo and a Mini. Because the Mini was not listed in the app description as a supported device I tested it first and the app and I worked perfectly. The app shows the TiVo devices by IP Address and you need to set the name manually. This is simple to do once you control each device. This test and review was completed in March 2025. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-05-29, version 1.3.5* Works perfectly and the button presses respond quickly on my TiVo ### 5/5 — Good app *2020-03-29, version 1.3.3* Very helpful, particularly when my wife is screaming at me from other room that TV is having an issue. I open app and am able to assist without running into other room. She yells at Me all the time. This helps me when I want to hide from her. Lol ### 5/5 — Remote works great with my new tivo!! *2019-10-05, version 1.3.3* Bought this and I’m happy so far. I find it easier to use this than searching for my real remote in the couch cushion. Would be cool if I could use Siri though ### 5/5 — Works Perfect *2019-09-05* Would not initially find my TiVo box but as I knew the IP address of the TiVo I simply entered that and it worked straight away😃 Good communication from developer and worth every penny of the £4.99 I paid ### 5/5 — Working great with TiVo Bolt Vox *2019-08-20, version 1.3.3* Downloaded the app and set it up within a few minutes. The app found my TiVo with the scan and the remote works great! The app does not control tv volume but I didn’t think it would so I use the Samsung app for the volume controls. ### 5/5 — Can’t save multiple box’s when manually adding via IP *2019-03-02, version 1.3.0* Disappointed that I can not switch between box’s, when manually adding cable box’s via IP. ### 5/5 — Great Watch App! *2018-09-10, version 1.2.7* I love this TiVo remote app for my iPhone and Apple Watch! The set up instructions were clear and I connected my phone right away. I had a bit of trouble with the Watch connecting to my TiVo. I noticed there was an update for the Watch, so once I ran the update I connected with no trouble. It’s so convenient to have the remote with me at all times. I definitely recommend this app for anyone with a TiVo. ### 5/5 — Ajout *2018-05-09, version 1.2.5* On devrait pouvoir ouvrir et fermer la télé avec l’application --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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