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[Squareeyes1]

Swapping around rooms between tivobox and v6 box. Is it allowed?

[newapollo]

Hi @Squareeyes1 

Yes it's fine to swap the boxes around. Just remember the V6 box still needs an internet connection so you may have to use wifi.

[japitts]

I'll expand slightly by means of explanation..All VM TV boxes need 2 connections to work..

1: The co-ax cable that provides live TV channels, and 2: An internet connection for OnDemand, streaming & various updates

The TiVo has both of these connections provided via the co-ax cable, and the internet connection is inbuilt.

The V6 only has TV service via co-ax, the internet comes via your home-hub, this connection can either be Ethernet cabled or wireless.

So whilst there is no issue with swapping boxes between rooms (it's often suggested on here as a troubleshooting method if one box seems to have a fault), bear the connectivity in mind where internet-based functionality is concerned.

[Matthew_ML]

Hey Squareeyes1, thank you for reaching out and a warm welcome to out community. 

So yes you can swap these around but as the advice you have been given by newapollo and japitts, you do need to have your V6 box needs an internet connection via WIFI or cable. Thanks