The Recast lacks an HDMI output, so it doesn't connect directly to the TV, and it doesn't have its own interface. For those who do a lot of recording, a four-tuner model is also available, for $280.
It has a 500GB hard drive, enough to record 75 hours of HD content. The Amazon Fire TV Recast, one of the newer DVRs on the market, is a good choice if you already have-or plan to buy-an Amazon Fire TV television or media player, or an Echo Show.Īt $230, the two-tuner version we tested is among the pricier models in this review. There's also an option of paying $250 up front for a lifetime "All In" plan.īest for: Amazon members who use a Fire TV streamer
But recognizing that the DVR's primary appeal will likely be those looking to save money, TiVo is charging Bolt OTA customers $7 a month, half the regular $15-a-month cost for users of other TiVo DVRs. The only real downside is that you need a TiVo subscription, which provides the program guide you need to record shows and access the streaming services, to fully use the unit. Given the number of buttons on the remote, however, it feels a bit cluttered. The remote has a dedicated Netflix button, as well as one for its touted 30-second skip feature, which lets you zip through commercials. It also responds quickly to commands from the voice remote, which lets you search for programs using voice commands.
TiVo's 14-day programming guide, accessible via the Guide button on the remote, is top-notch, making it easy to find shows and schedule recordings. TiVo's main menu has a center bar with sections for My Shows (shows and movies you're watching or have recorded), What to Watch (program recommendations), Search, and Apps (streaming services). And there's a slot for adding an external hard drive if you need even more storage. Unlike some of the other models, which require you to supply an external hard drive to record shows, the Bolt OTA has a built-in 1TB hard drive capable of recording up to 150 hours of HD-quality video. And it comes with four internal tuners, so you can record up to four over-the-air programs at once or three shows while watching another. In addition to grabbing over-the-air signals, it offers access to streaming apps from several services, including Amazon, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube.
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