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rickheel

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I have a DVR6 which I use to record a lot of stuff. I have a TV hooked up to it. I am going to replace an older TV. I am thinking of getting a SMART TV. Am I going to be able to use my SMART TV to watch recorded programs if I dont have a box hooked up to it????

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Typically, "Smart" TV simply means that it has Wifi capability and built-in Video Streaming apps like Netflix.

You will need a Contour HD Receiver hooked up to the new TV to enable the Contour Whole-Home DVR feature which lets you record in one room and watch in another.

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I have a server with a cable tunner card that can dvr 6 channels will I be able to use this with cox or am I stuck with the box.

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racer07 said:
I have a server with a cable tunner card that can dvr 6 channels will I be able to use this with cox or am I stuck with the box.
model LPTP-PC-389909

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Are you asking if you can remote into your server from your Smart TV to watch the shows without actually having to hook up your box? I have a Samsung Smart TV and I can play files from my laptop without connecting my laptop with a cord. It connects through my wireless network and there is a Samsung service I have downloaded to my laptop. This type of functionality isn't something that we would support. I suggest checking with the manufacturer to confirm. 

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"Am I going to be able to use my SMART TV to watch recorded programs if I dont have a box hooked up to it????"

If you're going to be replacing the old TV with a new one, why not just connect the new one to the DVR? Smart TV may have extra features, but they also still work as normal TV's. Are you looking to save money? You could make your own DVR/PVR with a old computer, a tuner card, and a bunch of other stuff, but it would be difficult unless you're experienced in computers.

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racer07 said:
will I be able to use this with cox or am I stuck with the box.

Which card you have doesn't so much matter as the networking between server and TV. How do you currently have things hooked up?

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