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TiVo Ends Consumer DVR Sales, Exits Hardware Business

The company is refocusing on software licensing for smart TVs and automotive infotainment.

Overview

  • As of October 1, 2025, TiVo stopped selling physical DVRs and accessories and removed product listings from its website.
  • TiVo confirms it no longer manufactures hardware and that remaining inventory is depleted, with ongoing support for existing devices, including lifetime plans.
  • The retreat from hardware reflects the rise of streaming and cable providers’ cloud DVRs, with the phased-out CableCARD standard further undermining standalone boxes.
  • TiVo is shifting its efforts to TiVo OS on Sharp TVs in the U.S. and multiple brands in Europe, and to in-car entertainment through DTS AutoStage.
  • TiVo’s final DVR model was the TiVo Edge released in 2019, and the company’s 2020 merger with Xperi set the stage for its software-first strategy.