The term TIVO REMOTE BUTTON is composed of two words: PLAY and REC. PLAY is a four-letter word that refers to the action of starting or resuming a video, audio, or other media file. REC is a three-letter word that stands for the action of recording a video, audio, or other media file. TIVO REMOTE BUTTON is a combination of these two words, referring to the buttons on a TIVO remote control that allow users to PLAY and record media files.