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Can I buy my own DVR or cable box?

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Can I buy my own DVR or cable box?

Yes. You can purchase your own device or DVR available from a legitimate retailer and-or authorized reseller in the United States.

Can you record cable TV with your own DVR?

Some people hesitate to cut the cable TV cord for fear they won’t be able to record shows once they give up the DVR provided by their cable company. But if you buy your own DVR, you’ll be able to record over-the-air content you get free through an antenna.

Is a DVR the same as a cable box?

Installing a DVR is no different than installing a cable box. Attach one end of a cable to the “Out” port on a cable box and the other end to the “In” port on the DVR — it’s as simple as that. The programming shown by the cable box will pass through the DVR and be recorded per your instruction.

Can I get cable without a box?

Since almost all content is now copy-protected and scrambled, to receive even basic cable signals from a service, you need an external box from a cable company.

How can I watch my DVR without a cable box?

DVRs You Can Use Without Needing a Cable Subscription

  1. TiVo.
  2. Sling TV.
  3. YouTube TV.
  4. DirecTV Now.
  5. PlayStation Vue.

Can I use DVR with basic cable?

Basic Cable and using a DVR I have Time Warner Cable (Charlotte, NC). Yes, you should be able to use a DVR. The thing is with basic cable i dont have a cable box. The fact that you are using a VCR means that you are probably using your cable provider’s old style NTSC analog signal.

Can I get Digital TV without a cable box?

According to “Consumer Reports” magazine, many people can receive digital television channels without needing a special antenna or cable box.

What is DVR for TV?

A DVR, which is an acronym for “digital video recorder,” is a device that records and stores television shows in real time. It operates a lot like a videocassette recorder (VCR) but without the hassle of loading tapes and cuing them up.

Can I buy my own DVR recorder?

Answer. Yes. You can purchase your own device or DVR available from a legitimate retailer and-or authorized reseller in the United States. Below are a list of a few of the models of “purchasable equipment” that Comcast supports: