Universal DVR question

[Uncledavid3]

Is there any such thing as a universal DVR?I mean plug in the coaxial cable and it will work with any cable service.

 

[USAFRet]

Is there any such thing as a universal DVR?I mean plug in the coaxial cable and it will work with any cable service.

TiVo, or roll your own.

 

[Ralston18]

Well there are "universal" remote control devices that claim to work with any DVR or similar home entertainment devices: one device to control many....

As for working with any cable service you still will need the cable box from the service provider to connect to the DVR. Or a combination device via your provider that serves both functions. I.e., Service provider coax --------> Cable box --------->DVR ---------->TV.

Google "DVR cable box connection diagram" and you will find many connection options.

However, the DVR/device being connected to the service provider's incoming cable will need to be registered with the provider as a legitimate device to receive service. Otherwise you will be breaking the law.