Can I Dvr with xg2v2 box?

[Sscaltri]

I have an XG2v2 box as my main box with an Xid and an Xi3 in other rooms. I changed my package to include DVR.  I scheduled a recording and was successful yet none of my boxes are considered a DVR box. Can someone explain how I was able to record with all non DVR boxes. 

[CCAndrew · Accepted solution]

It’s all rate codes but until you upgrade one of your boxes to a dvr, you’re making cloud recordings.

[Sscaltri]

Don’t all recordings end up in the cloud anyway? I guess as long as I don’t run out of space, it doesn’t matter. 

[Rustyben]

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@Sscaltri wrote:

Don’t all recordings end up in the cloud anyway? I guess as long as I don’t run out of space, it doesn’t matter. 

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when you have set top boxes active in your home but no DVR the maximum cloud space is 60 hours. change one of your boxes to a DVR and your home storage increases quite a bit while cloud continues to have last 60 hours.

[Sh00ter]

I just upgraded to an X1 and XFi.  I asked the representative that I wanted to be able to dvr shows since I was cancelling my DIRECTV.  Had to self install.  Was given all equipment to include a "mini" for my bedroom.  Imagine my surprise when I set a 2hr movie to record and showed that my recording storage was "10% full".  That means I can only record and store at max 20 hours?

I realized when I did a status check that I was given a XG2V2 box and it is not a dvr!  Short of exchanging the box how can I get more storage?  I read the replies that people without a dvr have 60 hours being changed to 150 hours available.  Why does Ming nay show 20?  Thanks

[Sh00ter]

I hate "autocorrect"!  I meant ....why does mine say 20 hours?

[Rustyben]

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@Sh00ter wrote:

I hate "autocorrect"!  I meant ....why does mine say 20 hours?

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if you have a DVR in the home the limit is around 150 hours, without a DVR in the home the plans differ. you can contact your local Xfinity store or call 800-Comcast and customer service to discuss plans with more hours (cloud DVR).