Here is a list of additions, updates, innovations, and changes I would like to see. BTW I am keeping price point in mind when commenting. Also, I understand that expecting all of these is asking for a lot. I am sure some issues are more about laws, licensing, and politics rather than lack of intent. Finally, again, TiVo is still best in category. They just need to get off of their ass and innovate instead of increment.
Here goes...
1 TiVo to TiVo upgrade utility. When moving from an older unit to a new one we should be able to keep our older settings (where reasonable) and recordings. A simple straight forward transfer isn't asking too much considering that it is proprietary Linux based equipment.
2 MoCA interface.
3 A better processor. TiVos are slow. Damned slow and laggy. Considering the current state of inexpensive yet powerful CPUs and SoCs the chugging in a TiVo is terrible. This may also be caused in part by too little on board memory.
4 Minimum quad tuner. Optional dual quad tuners. Sounds like too many until you get a family of four using it.
5 Key word searches would be nice.
6 Integrated BlueTooth and Wi-Fi.
7 Porting recorded shows to your mobile device would be nice.
8 1TB hdd minimum. Optional 4TB. The optional external is a nice addition here. Stock 250GB is just silly!
9 Multi-room separate streaming, recording, and tuning.
10 Multiple user accounts. Fully separate accounts per user (family member). This would mean separate Wishlists, Season Passes, Thumbs Up/Down data, etc.
11 True2Way support - On-Demand licensing deals and access.
12 Intelligent recording that...
-Seeks out scheduling conflicts, changes, power outages, signal drops, and under-recording slots. These could alert you via email, text, or simply on-screen.
-Recording repeats if you missed recording the original but not otherwise.
13 TiVo created and backed Android/WinMoFo app integration. They have an iPad app. Spread the wealth!
14 Tivo supported Windows Media player, Banshee, VLC, etc. plug in.
15 The remote with the built in keyboard should be the default remote rather than adding $90 extra. Oh yeah and it needs a Bluetooth dongle (noted the lack of integration previously). Really?
16 At least three HDMI inputs four would be awesome.
17 The price plans are expensive if you aren't a niche customer like you were/are. For the XL as a new member you will have over $525 that year alone. Plus $240 every year from then on. I see no mention of lifetime plans anymore.
-https://www3.tivo.com/store/premiere.do
18 Bring back the 30 second skip. People loved this little Easter egg. I didn't use it but many did.
All I have time for now...