How to Convert MP4 to TiVo Mac, Convert MP4 to TiVo on Mac, Upload MP4 to TiVo from Mac

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How to Convert MP4 to TiVo Mac?

You might have a TiVo in your living room and have some interesting MP4 movies or videos on your Mac. So it would be great if you can transfer those interesting MP4 movies or videos from Mac to TiVo and watch them sitting comfortably on your cozy Sofa! This article provides an easy and economical way to convert MP4 to TiVo MPEG 2 Mac and upload MP4 to TiVo from Mac Computer.
* Part 1: How to Convert MP4 to TiVo on Mac
* Part 2: How to Upload Converted MP4 to TiVo from Mac

Part 1: How to Convert MP4 to TiVo on Mac

Here, Wondershare Video Converter Mac does a good job. With this MP4 to TiVo Converter for Mac, converting MP4 to TiVo MPEG-2 on Mac OS X is now a breeze! It supports batch conversion, so that you can convert several MP4 files at a time! The following tutorial will show you how to convert MP4 to TiVo for Mac users step-by-step. Firstly, free download and install the MP4 to TiVo Converter for Mac.

* Intel Version

* Power PC Version

Note: This program is for Mac users to convert MP4 to TiVo on Mac OS X. If you are a Windows user, here is Video Converter for you.

Step 1. Run MP4 to TiVo Converter for Mac and Add MP4 files to the program.
Run the software and drag & drop MP4 files to it, Or go to "File" menu, choose "Add Video files " to locate the MP4 files you want to add.

steps on how to convert MP4 to TiVo on Mac

Step 2: Output Settings
Go to the formats drop-down list, and then choose TiVo MPEG 2 under the "Video Formats" section.

Step 3: Start Conversion
Hit "Start" to start converting MP4 files to TiVo format on Mac.

Part 2: How to Upload Converted MP4 to TiVo from Mac

Download and install the TiVo Desktop software (free, www.tivo.com/buytivo/tivogear/software/).

First click the Stop button in System Preferences > TiVo Desktop. Launch the Terminal (located in /Applications/Utilities/) and type: defaults write com.tivo.desktop FileVideo -dict-add VideoUIEnabled -bool true

Reopen System Preferences > TiVo Desktop. Check the box to publish your videos and choose the folder that has your MPEG-2 videos in it.

How to Upload MP4 to TiVo from Mac

Finally, on your TiVo, scroll all the way down to the bottom of your Now Playing List, and you'll see your Mac listed there. Choose the videos that you want to transfer, and TiVo will transfer the movies into your Now Playing List so they're available even after your Mac is turned off.

Done! Now you can convert MP4 to TiVo Mac and upload MP4 to TiVo from Mac all by yourself! Download and enjoy it!

* Intel Version

* Power PC Version