Virgin Media launches Android TiVo app

Virgin Media has launched a Virgin Media TV Guide smartphone app, to allow remote recording on its new TiVo set top box.

The free Android app enables customers to browse the TV guide, see what’s on over the next seven days and remotely set recordings from their mobile device.

Available from the Android Market Place, the app is personable, allowing Virgin Media customers to create a list of their favourite channels to ensure they’re kept up to date with the week’s TV schedule. It contains a detailed synopsis for each programme, allows users to record their favourite show or series and share what they’re watching with friends and family by text or email.

Alex Green, executive director of commercial TV & online at Virgin Media, said: “We think Virgin Media’s TiVo Service is the best way to watch TV and our new mobile app enhances that experience by ensuring you’ll never miss recording a programme whilst out and about. Our TiVo service already offers the most flexible and comprehensive recording options and features, which this new service complements.”