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What is a cable card and where do I get 1?
I am buying smart tv and zoom cable modem; what about my other 2 tvs? DO I need to buy 3 zoom modems??????
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What is a cable card and where do I get 1?
I am buying smart tv and zoom cable modem; what about my other 2 tvs? DO I need to buy 3 zoom modems??????
AllenP
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10 years ago
A cable card is inserted into a compatible device (TV, DVR, etc.) and allows reception/recording of cable tv signals without a Cox provided set-top box. You can rent one from Cox but your TV must be compatible, not all are.
The cable modem has nothing to do with a cable card ... the modem provides high speed internet service. You only need one modem and a router or a gateway which is modem/router in one device. The "smart" services of your smart TV will connect to the router, normally using WiFi. A router is capable of handling multiple devices, TVs, PCs, tablets, etc.
I little more info on what you are trying to do will help in answering your questions.
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bryaninphx
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10 years ago
No currently manufactured TVs have a CableCARD slot. There were a few around 2007-2008, but they did not support a Tuning Adapter or Switched Digital Video.
If you want to use a CableCARD on multiple TVs the best solution is to get a TiVo Roamio and a TiVo Mini for each additional TV.
Or wait until this Fall when SiliconDust releases the HDHomeRun DVR
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