If you're a music fan, there's no shortage of tunes to keep you entertained with a TiVo. Just because it's a video content DVR doesn't mean they haven't thought of ways to extend the value and make sure that you don't feel the need to switch inputs on your TV or A/V Receiver. Here are some of the bigger music offerings:
- Music Choice: Although mentioned under "Video Services", Music Choice deserves a mention under music since that is the main focus. Search for and view your favorite music videos right from your couch. More Information
- Pandora: Pandora Internet Radio is one of the more popular services on the internet and for good reason. You can create customized radio stations that will play your favorite artists as well as similar music non-stop. The service uses what is call the "Music Genome Project" to accomplish this. As a long time user I can say that it works. I've discovered more than one new band due to the artists I selected for a particular station. If you don't mind the occasional advertisement, Pandora is completely free. For a small monthly fee, you get some extra features and the ads will be removed from your music stream. More Information
- Rhapsody: Another subscription service, Rhapsody provides unlimited access to over 10 million songs for $10 a month. Something to note; with a maintained subscription, not only can you listen to unlimited music on your TiVo but you can also use the Rhapsody app on your smartphone and stream or even download as much music as you want. More Information
- Live365: If you're a radio fan, you'll love Live365. From classic radio genres to talk, you can find the internet radio station that's just right for your mood. While the service is free, much like Pandora, you can pay a subscription fee and remove advertising as well as get a higher quality stream. As with Rhapsody, the company also provides mobile apps for several smartphone platforms. More Information
- Your Own Collection: The music in your own collection is probably your favorite, That's why you bought it. That said, TiVo allows you to stream music from PCs in your home directly through your home theater setup. More Information
