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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
2 years ago

Free Preview of HBO & Cinemax

The Contour screensaver reports a free preview of HBO Max; however, another source reports HBO (channels), HBO Max and Cinemax. Begins:  Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Ends:  Saturday, September 10, 2...
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Mtc
New Contributor
2 years ago

Why has Cox disabled the record function on the free preview channels? You used to be able to DVR record anything on those regular channels during the free preview to watch later, now it says record function not available and must subscribe to record. That is what a DVR is for, to be able to watch things that you are unable to watch "live".   When was the record function disabled and why?  It greatly reduces the appeal to have a free preview. 

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    DavidA2
    Former Moderator
    2 years ago
    @Mtc,

    The response that WiderMouthOpen provided is accurate. The free preview is only meant to be for the set time frame. That is why the recording option is disabled for those channels during that time frame. I understand where you are coming from though and I will gladly provide your feedback to our video team.

    David
    Cox Forums Moderator
    • MissB's avatar
      MissB
      New Contributor
      2 years ago

      I was able to record movies on Showtime on my contour DVR box when there was the free weekend Showtime preview with Cox in May.I was able to watch them months later too. Interesting that now Cox won’t let you record any movies during the Free Preview.