PVR recording FAQs
Ignite TV offers a PVR recording experience like never before. Here is some additional insight from frequently asked questions.
Can I watch any of my recordings on all of my TV boxes?
Yes, recordings can be viewed on all Ignite TV Players in the home.
Is there a way to block PVR content from being played on other Ignite TV Players in the home?
Yes, you can set Parental Controls at the device level. If a program has Parental Control Lock on it, anyone who attempts to view it will see a restricted notice and will need to enter the PIN to watch the program.
If I accidentally delete a PVR recording can I recover it?
Yes, deleted recordings are stored and may be recovered for up to 30 days. Learn more about how to recover deleted PVR recordings.
How does whole home scheduling change PVR scheduling?
Ignite TV lets you manage your recording schedule and series priorities from any TV in your home.
Do I need to select a specific PVR to schedule recordings?
No. Your scheduled recordings will be spread across all of the Ignite TV devices in your home.
How do I tell which PVR a program is recorded on?
Currently, there is no way to do this as the scheduler assigns recordings to the TV Player based on resource availability (tuner and storage).
How do I tell how much space is left on my PVRs?
You will see a disk full percentage on all of your Ignite TV set-top devices. The disk full percentage is the combined usage of all of the PVRs in your home and will be shown on all your TV boxes.
How are series priority lists combined on the recording schedules?
The series priority lists from all PVRs merge into a single series priority list.
- The highest series priority series on PVR-A will be the number 1 priority
- The highest series priority series on PVR-B will be the number 2 priority (if you have 3 PVRs, the highest series priority series on PVR-C will be the number 3 priority) otherwise:
- The second highest priority series on PVR-A will be the number 3 priority
- The second highest priority series on PVR-B will be the number 4 priority
What if I have the same series set to record on two or more PVRs?
The PVR will only keep one of the series recordings and delete the other(s). The most recently set or most recently modified series will be kept.
What if I have the same one-time recording set up on two or more PVRs?
The PVR will only keep one of the recordings so the program is only recorded once. The most recently set or modified one-time recording will be kept.
Can I turn off whole home scheduling?
Ignite TV is a whole home product. Independent PVRs are not available with Ignite TV.
What happens if I have multiple TV Players and I return one?
When a PVR has been removed from your account, your recording schedule recalculates based on the number of remaining recording resources in your home. Keep in mind:
- Some previously scheduled recordings may no longer record.
- The recordings that are stored on the PVR being returned will no longer be displayed in the Saved section.