Prime Video App by Amazon- 8551
Estimated Reading Time: 5 MinutesIntroduction
Note: Amazon Prime Video app (v2) begins rolling out on August 3, 2022 and completes August 9, 2022
Performance issues on the Series 5 platform were identified, causing the app to freeze
Amazon is disabling the Episode Carousel, (new feature in v2) which is causing the issue
However, it is available for Series 6 and 7 set-top boxes, running TiVo Experience 3 or 4 software
TiVo Minis and Series 4 boxes (Premiere, Premiere Q, Preview) retain the current version of the app; cannot support new version
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With Prime Video on your TiVo, you can enjoy a wide selection of movies and TV episodes right to your TiVo!
Eligibility Requirements Include:
- The following devices:
- IPTV Devices (you may need to get the App from the Google Play store. Google account needed)
- 6 Tuner TiVos (pre-loaded)
- 4K 6 Tuner TiVos (pre-loaded)
- Minis (pre-loaded)
- TiVo Mini
- Mi3
- Mi4 (4K)
- 4 Tuners (pre-loaded)
- 2 Tuners (pre-loaded)
- IPTV Devices (you may need to get the App from the Google Play store. Google account needed)
- Our High Speed Internet connection
- An Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription
The following Tivo models are not certified to run the Prime Video App
- Single Tuner (TiVo Preview)
- Single Tuner (eBox)
- Mini (eBox)
Resolution Steps
Where to Find Prime Video on TiVo
- 4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & On Demand | Prime Video
(see steps)
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & On Demand | Prime Video
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & On Demand | Prime Video
(see steps)
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & On Demand | Prime Video
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis on TiVo Experience 4
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | All | Prime Video
(see steps)
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | All | Prime Video
- IPTV
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps & Games | Prime Video
(see steps)
- (you need to install this app from the Google Play store first)
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps & Games | Prime Video
Linking your Amazon Account to your TiVo
- Sign in and start watching: If you are already an Amazon Prime member, continue with the following steps, sign into each TiVo separately
- Enter your email address using the onscreen keyboard
- After email address is entered, arrow down and choose Next
- Enter your password using the onscreen keyboard
- After password is entered, arrow down and choose Next
- Log in info is saved. You do not need to sign in every time
- Don't have an Amazon account?
- Register on the Amazon Website - Go to amazon.com/mytv and register for am Amazon account
- Purchase an Amazon Prime/Prime Video account and have access to thousands of free movies and TV shows though this app
- An Amazon Prime membership is either $119 annually or $12.99/month. Customers can also get only a Prime Video membership for $8.99/month
- A free trial period of Amazon Prime is normally available for 30 days
- An Amazon Prime membership is either $119 annually or $12.99/month. Customers can also get only a Prime Video membership for $8.99/month
- When asked, enter the code found on your TV to register the TiVo to the Amazon Account
- Once the correct code is entered, your TV screen tells you to continue
- Purchase an Amazon Prime/Prime Video account and have access to thousands of free movies and TV shows though this app
- No thanks, start browsing - Even without an Amazon Prime account, you can still browse/rent/purchase thousands of movies and shows
- Register on the Amazon Website - Go to amazon.com/mytv and register for am Amazon account
Customers Don't need a Paid subscription to Use Prime Video
- Customers are able to purchase or rent a selection of titles from the Prime Video catalog, without needing an Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership
- FYI, a free trial period of Amazon Prime is normally available for 30 days
Unlinking your Amazon Account to your TiVo
Using the TiVo Remote to Watch and Search Prime Video Videos
- Menu choices are at the top. These include:
- Search
- Home (main screen/default)
- Originals (Amazon original series and movies)
- Movies
- TV
- Kids
- Video Library (Includes videos purchased and in your watch list (shows listed in folder))
- Watch List (shows all episode and movies on your watch list)
- Settings
- Navigate through the interface using the◄,►,▲,▼ and OK/Select keys on the remote
- To watch a show from one of the displayed categories, simply select it
- Press the Back button to toggle in/out of the Prime Video Menu
- Control playback with play/ff/pause/rew
To search for a show:
- Navigate to Search at the top of the home screen
- Enter the first few letters of a show title. Matching titles appear as you type
- When you find a something to watch, select it. If you want to get out of the show, press the Back key
Using Subtitles (Closed Captions)
- While the movie or TV show is playing, press the OK/Select button
- Navigate to CC
- Select Turn Subtitles On
- This will be your default setting for all videos that provide subtitles./closed captions.
If The Prime Video icon is Not on Your TiVo
- Test the internet connection
- Ensure that Prime Video is listed as a video Provider:
- 4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | User Preferences | Add & Manage Video Apps and check Prime Video
(see steps) - Ensure there is a check mark for Prime Video
- Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | User Preferences | Add & Manage Video Apps and check Prime Video
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis on TiVo Experience 4
- Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Menu | Settings | User Preferences | Add & Manage Video Apps and check Prime Video
- Ensure there is a check mark for Prime Video
- Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Menu | Settings | User Preferences | Add & Manage Video Apps and check Prime Video
- IPTV
- Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Settings | User Preferences | My Video Providers
- Ensure there is a check mark for Prime
(see steps)
- 4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- If the app doesn't appear after ensuring it is a selected video provider, reboot the HDUI
- Once the HDUI comes back up, the app should appear
- If not, uncheck the App again, and restart the TiVo. Then repeat steps 1-5
Device Limit
- You must call or access Amazon online to view specific information on your account with Amazon
Prime Video Billing/Payments
- All payments are made via credit or debit card directly to Amazon
- Direct any billing questions to Amazon
- We do not bill you, nor should you make any payment to us for Prime Video services
Help and Support
We offer support for the following issues:
- TiVo setup
- Account linking
- Networking Issues
Amazon can assist with the following:
- Updating an Amazon email address or password
- Updating payment method/change payment details
- Canceling Amazon account
- Amazon Payment history
- Amazon Streaming problem
- Amazon Help signing in
- Prime Video webpage issues
- Product availability or pricing
- Video quality
- Billing questions
- Amazon promotions
- Program detail and description errors
Amazon Online Support
- Give this link to your customer - primevideo.com/help