Don't have cable or satellite TV service, but still want a DVR? TiVo has just the thing.
The company on Monday unveiled the limited-edition TiVo Roamio OTA, a DVR for cord cutters. The device lets you record up to four shows simultaneously, and offers 500GB of storage, which is enough space for 75 hours of HD programming.
Plug your HD antenna into the TiVo Roamio OTA and you'll be able to record shows from networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and Univision, and tap into streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube. The new box doesn't require a cable subscription, but offers many of the same features as the TiVo Roamio family of DVRs, including universal search and a "What to Watch" dashboard offering personalized recommendations for what's on now, next, and tonight.
You can also manage the DVR with your phone or tablet through TiVo's mobile app.
"Many top TV shows in America are available with a simple HD antenna," TiVo CMO Ira Bahr, said in a statement. "TiVo is devoted to making the best possible cable TV user experience available through our operator partners and in retail, but we recognize some viewers opt not to receive the benefits a subscription with a cable provider offers.
"TiVo Roamio OTA makes sure that they too can get a best in class DVR experience through an antenna, including our world renowned interface and industry defining recording capability at our most affordable price point ever."
The Roamio OTA will be available on Sept. 14 at select Best Buy stores. The device will set you back $50, plus $14.99 a month for service with a minimum one-year commitment.
For more, check out TiVo Roamio vs. TiVo Premiere: Specs Compared.