# pyTivo

pyTivo is a home media server for TiVo that transcodes video, music, and photos for streaming to TiVo devices, supporting a wider range of file formats than the stock TiVo Desktop. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1481/pytivo

## Description

pyTivo is a home media server for TiVo that transcodes video, music, and photos for streaming to TiVo devices, supporting a wider range of file formats than the stock TiVo Desktop.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

13/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 2183 days ago)
- Popular: 17 (6 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/pinion/docker-pytivo
- GitHub: https://github.com/noinip/docker-pytivo
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/pytivo-19atccy1prfcq6?q=pyTivo

## Common questions

### Should pyTivo run in Docker host mode or bridge mode?

Use host mode for maximum flexibility on file transfers. If you do not need to push files, bridge mode is acceptable.

### How do I tell pyTivo which TiVo to look for?

In Global Server Settings, set the beacon to the TiVo IP address followed by listen, for example 192.168.1.5 listen.

### What do I need for pushing files from pyTivo to a TiVo?

Set tivo_username and tivo_password if you want to push files. Push requests go through Tivo.com servers, so there may be a random delay before the transfer starts.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1481/pytivo), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.