It’s been over a year since we last heard about a possible TiVo BlackBerry client. I have some good news for all you BlackBerry owning TiVo addicts…RIM has just officially announced its availability!

With the TiVo BlackBerry client users will be able to wirelessly control a TiVo DVR and browse and record television shows.

Features:

• Browse television shows available on TiVo® service
• Configure TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones to select from a list of available TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) wirelessly using the BlackBerry smartphone
• Record television shows to be viewed at a later time
• Set 1-Click recording options
• Get a Seasons Pass™ to a television show
• Search the programming guide based on show title, actor, director, keywords, and category
• View recommended television shows based on current searches

The client is currently available in English for BlackBerry users in the US and Canada running OS 4.2 and higher. Here are some RIM knowledge base articles with more details:

• How to install TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones
• General information on TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones
• Minimum requirements for TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones
• How to record a television show using TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones
• How to search for television shows using TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones
• IT policy rules for TiVo for BlackBerry smartphones

To download the Tivo BlackBerry client visit blackberry.com/tivo from your BlackBerry Browser. Let me know how this app works for you in the comments, especially if you’re a big TiVo fan!

A wifi remote for TiVo-HD & Series3 on the BlackBerry BOLD.

Wonderful Barn let me know that they have released Wonderful Remote, a new application that allows you to control your TiVo with your BlackBerry Bold over WiFi.

Wonderful Remote has a 48 hour free trial, during which you have the chance to evaluate the application. If you like it you can write a blog post reviewing Wonderful Remote and then send the link in an email to support@wonderfulbarn.com to receive a free license! If not, you would have to purchase a license for $2.99. If you’re addicted to your TiVo like some people I know are, I’m sure you won’t mind shelling out a few bucks for Wonderful Remote .

• Download OTA: http://www.wonderfulremote.com/WonderfulRemote.jad
• Info: http://www.wonderfulremote.com/
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

PRESS RELEASE

Alviso, Calif. November 25 — Heading out to holiday dinners, get-away vacations, or just being away from home no longer means missing out on your favorite television programming.  That’s because TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs) launched TiVo Mobile, a free mobile phone-optimized Web site that allows subscribers and non-subscribers alike to browse, search, and discover television shows, regardless of mobile platform, carrier or browser.  The site can be accessed with any Internet-enabled phone through any network, regardless of carrier, opening up the service to millions and millions of cell phone owners.

The new mobile site, located at m.tivo.com, lets television fans stay in touch with their TiVo® DVR when they are away from the living room, giving them the power to schedule recordings directly to their TiVo box from their mobile phone. TiVo is known for its simple, intuitive interface, and the TiVo Mobile web site delivers more of the same. The site is optimized for easy use on a small screen, offering the exceptional user experience TiVo fans know and love. Site visitors can search for programs by actor, title, director, and keyword, with additional functions including Daily Recommendations and Most Popular. Like TiVo’s famous recommendations engine, the TiVo Mobile site features an “If you like this…” tool to help users find new shows.

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I know there are a lot of people that will love this! RIM and TiVo have announced a partnership to bring us TiVo’s services…right to our BlackBerries!

So far it looks like Tivo users will be able to check what’s on and schedule recordings while away from the living room.

“TiVo subscribers will soon be able to wirelessly control their TiVo DVRs using a BlackBerry smartphone — anytime, anywhere — and that is a powerful example of how our respective technologies can complement each other to serve our mutual customers,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “As the BlackBerry smartphone continues its evolution as a modern lifestyle device, the importance of home entertainment integration will continue to grow and TiVo will be the key in providing consumers with greater flexibility in accessing television content.”

“TiVo continues to transform and revolutionize the way people control and watch television and broadband video,” said Tom Rogers, CEO and President of TiVo Inc. “RIM and TiVo share a commitment to great user experiences, which cause our products to become seamlessly integrated into the consumer’s lifestyle. We also share a vision for the future of mobile entertainment services and we look forward to a variety of future innovations as a result of this relationship.”

I don’t have TIVo, but something like this might peak my interest in getting it.Ti

(via CNNMoney)