Prime Video App by Amazon- 8551


Introduction

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:

  1. 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)
       
  2. Our High Speed Internet  connection
     
  3. An Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription

The following Tivo models are not certified to run the Prime Video App


 

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 Where to Find Prime Video on TiVo

 

 Linking your Amazon Account to your TiVo

The first time you launch Prime Video you will have these choices:

 

 Customers Don't need a Paid subscription to Use Prime Video 

 

 Unlinking your Amazon Account to your TiVo

Once the App is opened, you can navigate to Settings | Deregister your device  
 

 Using the TiVo Remote to Watch and Search Prime Video Videos

From the main Prime Video screen:
  1. 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

  2. Navigate through the interface using the◄,►,▲,▼ and OK/Select   keys on the remote

  3. To watch a show from one of the displayed categories, simply select it

  4. Press the Back button to toggle in/out of the Prime Video Menu

  5. Control playback with play/ff/pause/rew

 

To search for a show:

  1. Navigate to Search at the top of the home screen

  2. Enter the first few letters of a show title. Matching titles appear as you type

  3. 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)

Not all video selections have subtitles./closed captions. While a movie or TV show is playing:

  1. While the movie or TV show is playing, press the OK/Select button

  2. Navigate to CC

  3. 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

  1. Test the internet connection

  2. 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
      •  
      • 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

    • 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)

     

  3. If the app doesn't appear after ensuring it is a selected video provider, reboot the HDUI

  4. Once the HDUI comes back up, the app should appear

  5. If not, uncheck the App again, and restart the TiVo. Then repeat steps 1-5 
 

 Device Limit

The number of devices that may be allowed to instantly watch simultaneously will depend on your Prime Video membership plan (basic plan is 2 devices) 


 

 Prime Video Billing/Payments

 

 Help and Support

We offer support for the following issues:

 

Amazon can assist with the following: 

 

Amazon Online Support



Article ID: 141
Created: February 2, 2024
Last Updated: February 2, 2024
Author: [shekhar.bhanot@teamhgs.com]

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