TiVo's scheme covers the lions share of our primetime TV programming, and being able to easily skip commercials can make it easier to blow through shows quickly. We tried it out and everything worked without a hitch. The only bad news? SkipMode is not being ported back to older DVRs, but it should work on the Mini (as long as it's connected to a Bolt.) You'll know which shows have commercials that can be skipped, because they've got a big green skip button in the guide now. Your Bolt downloads the information, and is ready for skipping at will shortly after the shows are recorded. TiVo is managing this by basically having people watch the programs on certain networks (the top 20 or so most popular, between 4PM and midnight) and mark where the actual show begins and the commercials end. Easy, right? Right, but there are some limitations. It works just like it sounds, when you're watching a recorded program, a green icon will pop up and prompt you to hit the "D" button to skip commercials. With "SkipMode" TiVo drops in a feature featured its old competitor ReplayTV, and more recently by Dish Network's " Auto Hop" DVRs. The biggest changes however, are in the software. That's definitely one aspect that could use a 2015-style makeover to resemble modernized platforms like iOS, Xbox or Spotify. In general, things are the same as they ever were, including stuff like CableCARD setups, and transferring your Series Recordings via TiVo's sometimes-frustrating website. One tweak you'd almost miss? It still has the Roamio Pro's tiny Remote Finder button on the back, perfect for times when the RF-connected control has slipped between couch cushions somewhere. The upgraded hardware is good for more than just pixel-pushing too, with apps and menus responding faster than ever. It's a rather unique design, and in our short time using it the box stayed cool and quiet. That funky arc shape isn't just there to stick out visually however, as VP Jim Denney told us it also allows the smaller box to vent from the bottom. You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.
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