Can I Get a DVR With Cablevision?

IO TV is Cablevision's Digital Television package, offering more than 120 high-definition channels and more than total 475 channels, plus On Demand services. It includes the TAG game service, custom channel guides, integrated Caller ID, and Optimum Select, a service that allows advertisers to provide coupons and offers directly to customers.

Although not part of the standard iO service, both regular and high-definition DVR services are available to Cablevision customers. The DVR for iO service and HD- DVR for iO service are available for a monthly fee of $10.95, in addition to the monthly fee for the digital cable box.

DVR for iO allows one-touch recording, can pause live shows for up to one hour, offers picture-in-picture to permit viewers to watch two shows at the same time and can record two shows simultaneously. The DVR is able to store 100 hours of standard definition shows, or 24 hours of high-definition programming.

DVR for iO also comes with access to the Optimum Web DVR feature. With a password and active online account, you can program your DVR over the Internet, allowing you to manage your DVR recordings and settings worldwide. An Optimum app available for iPad, iPhone and Android allows DVR management from mobile devices.