Installation- iTiVo requires MacOS X 10.4 (Tiger) or newer.
- Make sure to update your operating system to include the latest updates (top menu apple logo, Sofware Update...).
- Download the file containing the application from:
http://code.google.com/p/itivo/downloads/list
- Open the result.
- Drag the iTiVo Application to your "Applications" folder
Configuring your tivo to allow downloads- Sign in to http://www.tivo.com/tivo-mma/index.do (clicking the link will take you away from this page.. so you might want to open it in a new window). Sign in with your username and password.
- Select "Change DVR Preferences". Enable Tivo downloads. (if you are already logged in, you can go straight to This page to do the same).
- Save your settings.
- You may need to force a daily update or wait overnight for these settings to take effect.
Obtaining the Media Access Key (MAK)The media access key is a special key that is unique to your tivo account. It enables you to view the shows on your tivo in multiple locations. (including TivoToGo). It is needed by iTiVo to download shows. You enter it in the Prefs settings. - Sign in to your tivo account
- Go to Tivo.Com's Key page. You will need to already have an account on the website. If not, follow the appropriate instructions.
- Copy down that ten digit number. That is your MAK
An alternative method that can be used is to walk up to your TiVo, and do the following: - Go to the main TiVo menu (hit the TiVo button)
- Go to Messages and Settings
- Select Account and System Info
- Select Media Access Key
- Copy down the 10-digit number
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