TDS TDS TV+ User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
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Power On/O
TiVo button: Takes you to the Home Screen
“i” button: Program information
Navigation Ring: UP, DOWN, LEFT (rewind), RIGHT (fast-forward)
a. When watching tv, hold RIGHT to skip ahead 30 seconds.
b. While watching video, press LEFT to rewind and RIGHT to fast-forward
up to three times for increasing speeds
• While fast-forwarding or rewinding, press and hold RIGHT/LEFT
again to skip ahead/go back 15 minutes.
OK button: Use to choose menu items, pause/play live TV
Back button: Start full-screen video on The Home Screen, and go back
to the previous screen on other menu screens
Exit button: Return to the previous channel
Google Assistant button: Speak into the remote and Google Assistant will
help find the program you’re looking for. Say a program name, channel
name or number, sports team or actors involved to find your favorites.
GRID button: Take you to the Apps & Games screen
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YOUR REMOTE
NAVIGATING TDS TV+
For remote paring instructions to your
TV or other device, please visit
tdstelecom.com/remotepairing
Navigation Bar SmartBar
Menu
NAVIGATION BAR
The Navigation Bar provides multiple options and is the
central hub of your TDS TV+ experience. Scroll left or
right and press the OK button to select an option.
WATCH TV: To watch live TV shows, go directly to the
live TV channel playing in the background
MY SHOWS: Access a complete list of your TV
recordings, On Demand shows you’ve saved, or
saved shows from streaming apps like Netflix
WHAT TO WATCH: Suggests various, popular
categories of programs to watch
GUIDE: Displays the channels included in your lineup
APPS & GAMES: Find and download your favorite apps
ON DEMAND: Explore our library of favorites, classics,
new releases, and more
SEARCH: Look for content included in your lineup,
On Demand, and streaming apps
MENU: Press LEFT past Watch TV to access.
Here you can customize settings such as
Parental Controls, Favorite Channels, and other
User Preferences.
Your TDS TV+ experience begins with the Home Screen.
This screen includes live video playing in the background,
the middle Navigation Bar, and lower SmartBar
(program recommendations).

SMARTBAR
The SmartBar learns and recommends shows for
you based on what you usually watch at a particular
time and/or day. When a live show appears in the
SmartBar, you can click on it to go directly to the show
in progress.
TIP: The green “Start Over” icon appears
next to certain shows listed in your guide. It
means you can start the program over from
the beginning. Press and hold the OK button
to enable Start Over.
RECORDING SHOWS
& MOVIES
• When watching Live TV or searching for upcoming
airings in the Guide, press the “i” info button for the
fastest way to record just this episode or movie or set
up a OnePass for series recordings.
• Set up a series to record in OnePass with a
variety of options to fit your recording preferences.
See your Welcome Kit for more information about
recordings and OnePass.
DVR STORAGE
• OnePass™helps you manage your recordings so you
never miss an episode or overtime of the game.
• To access recordings, select My Shows from the
Navigation Bar.
• Record up to 10 shows simultaneously.
• Total DVR storage space used is indicated by a
percentage displayed at the top bar of My Shows.
TDS TV+ ON YOUR DEVICES
• TDS TV+ is available in the Apple and Google app
stores. The app can also be downloaded on to AppleTV,
Amazon Fire (TV and Cube) and Android TV.
• For TV away from home, go to content provider
websites or apps and log in using your TDS account.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• For the best connection, use an ethernet cord to
connect your TDS TV+ equipment to a modem.
• Location of your Wi-Fi router and Wi-Fi signal strength
may impact video quality.
• To reboot the TDS TV+ receiver, hold down its power
button for 6-10 seconds or unplug the receiver and
plug back in.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
TDS TV+ User Guide:
Located in the Welcome Kit you were provided with during
install. It includes detailed and expanded explanations of
TDS TV+ features and functionality.
Online Customer Support:
Hellotds.com/support
Customer Care:
1-844-848-9087, available 24/7.
Delinquent accounts may lose service. Certain services not available in all areas. Price may vary by
serving area and is subject to change without notice. Services subject to TDS Subscriber Agreement at
tdstelecom.com/agreement, TDS Privacy Policy at tdstelecom.com/privacy, and Acceptable Use Policy at
tdstelecom.com/use. TDS® is a registered trademark of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Copyright ©
2020, TDS Telecommunications LLC, All Rights Reserved. TiVo and OnePass are trademarks or registered
trademarks of TiVo Brands LLC. 204052_Cable_R1.7/11-20/12080