A TV recording device is a device that allows users to record television shows and movies for later viewing. Two popular examples of such devices are TIVO and DVR. TIVO is a digital video recorder that allows users to record, store, and play back television programs. DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder and is similar to TIVO in that it allows users to record, store, and play back television programs. Both devices allow users to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live television, as well as record multiple shows at once.