TiVo Bolt Owner's manual

Setup + Product Features

Step 1: Activate your TiVo Service
If you bought your TiVo BOLT at a retail location such as Best Buy or Amazon, activate your
service at www.tivo.com/activate or by calling TiVo Customer Support at 1-877-367-8486. If
you purchased your TiVo BOLT from tivo.com, your TiVo BOLT is likely pre-activated and ready
for set up, and you can skip this step.
To activate your service, you’ll need your TiVo Service Number (TSN).
Write it here for reference:
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TSN
Step 2: Order a CableCARD™(cable users only)
If you use cable, your TiVo BOLT needs a CableCARD decoder to receive your cable
programming. Pick up a multi-stream CableCARD (M-CARD) at your nearest cable service
center, or order one from your cable company.
Don’t wait for your CableCARD to set up your TiVo BOLT. You’ll
be able to watch non-encrypted TV channels and streaming apps
(like Netix and Amazon Prime1) until your CableCARD arrives.
If you want to learn more about CableCARD setup, visit the Welcome
Center and review “Setup and connect” at www.tivo.com/welcome.
If you receive over-the-air programming from an HD antenna, skip this step.
CableCARD™Activation Support
When you install your CableCARD, you’ll be prompted to call your cable provider to activate or
pair your CableCARD. Phone numbers for the most commonly-used cable providers are listed
below.
Note: Some cable companies require additional equipment, like digital tuning adapters. Be sure to ask
your cable provider if additional accessories are required to compete your setup.
Charter Communicaons – Support
1-888-438-2427
Comcast/XFINITY – CableCARD Acvaon
1-877-405-2298
Cox – CableCARD Acvaon
1-877-820-8202
Insight Communicaons – Support
1-866-440-1024
Mediacom – CableCARD/Self-Install
Activation Line – 1-866-848-7064
Opmum – Support
1-866-670-0855
RCN – CableCARD/Self-Install Acvaon
1-888-891-7770
Suddenlink – Support
1-888-822-5151
Time Warner – CableCARD Acvaon
1-866-606-5889
Verizon FiOS – Automated Acvaon Line
1-888-897-7499
http://www.verizon.com/ostv/selnstall/

Step 3: Connect your TiVo BOLT
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(underside)
For cable TV, insert
a multi-stream
CableCARD
(M-CARD) decoder into
the slot on the underside
of the TiVo BOLT. For OTA
programming, skip this step.
If you don’t yet have an
M-CARD, continue with
installation and order one from
your cable company.
For cable TV,
connect a coax cable.
or
For over-the-air
programming, connect
an HD antenna (sold
separately).
CableCARD
TM
M -CARD
1. CableCARD 2. Coax or Antenna 3. HDMI®
Connect the included
4K-ready HDMI cable.
Note: If you use a third-
party cable, always use
one that is 4K-ready.
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4. Home Network 5. Power
Plug in the power cord.
Wireless—Your TiVo BOLT has built-in wireless
capabilities.
Note: Wireless is not supported when connecting to
a TiVo®Mini.
or
Ethernet—Connect your Ethernet cable
(recommended setup).
Note: Please make sure the Ethernet cable
is Cat5e. For more networking options, visit
www.tivo.com/howto.

Step 4: Complete Guided Setup
Turn on your TV. When you see the TiVo Welcome screen, you’re ready to begin Guided Setup.
Just follow the on-screen instructions.
Complete Guided Setup even if you don’t yet have a CableCARD installed in your TiVo BOLT.
If you don’t see the Welcome screen, use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV
remote to select the correct video input for the TiVo BOLT.
Step 5: Get the Guide!
To learn how to use the great features your TiVo BOLT has to offer, download the Viewer’s
Guide from tivo.com/howto.
Enjoy your TiVo BOLT.