Can I use a Tivo for a dvr recorder to record surveillance video?

Judie Kise: You can use a TIvo for that purpose. Find yourself an older Series 1 though, Series 2 tivo's won't record anything without the 12.95 subscription fee. I know all the Philips series 1's could do manual recordings without the service charge. Some camera's dont work well with the TiVo though. Getting a color camera would increase your odd's of working. You would also have to manually set up the recordings. Won't be the simpliest solution, but it would work.