App Missing from TiVo or IPTV Box- 5787
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Customer is unable to access / load an App on the TiVo
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Resolution Steps
TiVo
- Verify the Serial Number / TSN Number
- Apps require a functioning internet connection, Test Internet Connection
- Make sure App is checked
4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, Single Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Channels | Add & Manage Apps
(see steps)
4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis on TiVo Experience 4Go to TiVo Home | Apps and press the A button to Add & Manage Apps
(see steps)
- Power cycle modem, router and any ECBs, in that order
- If the issue persists, click Create Work Order or Technical Case on the Work Orders Tab in BOLT
Click Create Work Order or Technical Case, fill out the information as described below and click Submit
Trouble Call or Tech Case TiVo Issue Service Category TiVo ONLY Problem Description TY - TiVo HME/APP Issue Select All affected equipment Include Problem description, App affected and all troubleshooting in your notes
IPTV

IPTV is a Data product; always troubleshoot the modem and its connection to the IPTV device before troubleshooting the IPTV device
- Just like a laptop, gaming system, or other device, IPTV needs a good connection to the modem to work properly
- Never create an IPTV case without completing all data troubleshooting steps, first
- Remember, if there is an issue with the data service, create a Work Order for the data issue
Start with Data Troubleshooting Steps for IPTV
- Ensure the account is active and in good standing
- Verify the Serial Number / TSN Number
- Send a balance hit
- Check the data equipment in Merlin; ensure the modem is online without signal issues or packet loss
- Make sure the box is connected to your network
- If hardwired to the eero / router, check the connection
- If wireless, check the wireless network health and RSSI signal (signal to the equipment) in Merlin
- If the issue persists, click the Create Work Order or Technical Case button on the Work Orders Tab in BOLT
Click Create Work Order or Technical Case, fill out the information as described below and click Submit
Trouble Call or Tech Case Trouble Call Service Category Data Problem Description Select the applicable Data Issue based on above steps Select Only the affected equipment Schedule First available time that works for the customer Notes Include all pertinent information
If Troubleshooting Data Hasn’t Resolved the IPTV Issue:
- Make sure App is installed
- Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Settings | Device Settings
- On the Device Settings page, choose Apps
- Select See all apps
- Look for the App in question
- Choose Open and see if it works
(see steps)
- If you do not see the App in question
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps & Games
- Select the Google Play store to install the App
(see steps)
- Verify the Serial Number / TSN Number
- Power cycle the IPTV box
Important: follow power cycling steps carefully; each box is power cycled differently - If the issue persists, click the Create Work Order or Technical Case button on the Work Orders Tab in BOLT
Click Create Work Order or Technical Case, fill out the information as described below and click Submit
Trouble Call or Tech Case IPTV Issue Service Category IPTV ONLY Problem Description Android App Issue Select Click the box next to the affected box(es) only Include Problem description, App affected and all troubleshooting in your notes
This issue requires further investigation and resolution - customer will be contacted, please do not give any ETA