How to Convert TiVo Files to MPEG 4 for Motorola Droid x?
This article aims to help Mac users to put and play recorded TiVo video files to Motorola Droid x. And it includes two parts: part one is how to transfer TiVo recording files to iMac or Macbook and part two is how to convert TiVo files to MPEG-4 or H.264 for Droid x.
Part one, how to transfer TiVo recording files to iMac or Macbook?
As we all know, TiVo Desktop software for Mac does not allow users to transfer TiVo recording files to iMac or Macbook. But as long as you connect your TiVo box to your home network, one program called TiVoDecoder Manager can help Mac users to transfer TiVo files to Mac hard drive.
Following is the step by step guide:
1.Run the TiVoDecode Manager, and enter your TiVo's IP address in the “TiVo IP Address” box.
2. Click the Prefs button in the lower-right corner. Fill in the Media Access Key. A list of shows on your TiVo will appear in the Now Playing list.
3. Select one or more files you would like to put onto Droid x and click “Add Show To Queue”. The selected show now appears in the Download Queue list.
4. Click Download Location to select where you want to save it.
Part Two, how to convert TiVo files to MPEG-4 or H.264 for Droid x?
Download Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac, install and run it.
Step 1. Input Media Access Key.
Run Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac as the best Mac TiVo to Droid x Converter and then click “Option” button on the bar menu to fill in your TiVo Media Access Key. And click OK to confirm.
Step 2.Load TiVo recording show into Brorsoft Video Converter.
Drag TiVo files directly from hard drive to this program or click “Add” button to import TiVo files.
Step 3. Choose Droid x video format as output format.
Click “Format” and select Android-> Motorola Droid (x) MPEG-4 Video (*.mp4) as the output video format. This profile is designed for both Motorola Droid x and Motorola Droid, so the imported MPEG-4 video files is playable on both smartphones.
Step 4. Start this conversion from TiVo files to Droid x.
Click Convert button and the conversion from TiVo files to Droid x MPEG-4 will be started immediately.
As long as the conversion is done, you can transfer converted MPEG-4 video files to Droid x. To learn the detailed guide on how to transfer video files to Motorola Droid, please refer to Moto official website.