Port 2190TiVoConnect Beacon
TiVoConnect Beacon is a service used primarily for device discovery and peer communication among TiVo DVR devices on local home networks. It enables TiVo devices to find each other automatically, facilitating media sharing, remote scheduling, and unified DVR services without manual configuration..
- transport
- udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 6,947
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 737 of 993 · top 74%
Technical Details
what runs on :2190TiVoConnect Beacon operates over UDP port 2190, enabling zero-configuration networking between TiVo devices. This beaconing mechanism helps devices broadcast their presence in a local network segment so other TiVo-enabled hardware can detect and communicate with them effortlessly. The protocol supports automatic peer discovery to synchronize features, share recorded shows, and extend DVR functionality.
Technically, the service relies on lightweight UDP packet broadcasting to announce device states and service availability. This reduces network overhead and improves responsiveness since UDP is connectionless and faster for local network communication. It uses proprietary messaging formats specific to TiVo ecosystem, designed primarily for internal home streaming and scheduling coordination.
TiVoConnect Beacon does not inherently perform remote communication over the internet; its mechanics are suited for LAN segment operations, focusing on rapid device identification and ease of setup for end-users without requiring IP address management.
Security Information
exposure of :2190risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
network services averages 3.9 across 604 ports — this one sits 0.1 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
udp
udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite
security overview
Common vulnerabilities:
- Because UDP broadcasting is inherently unauthenticated, malicious actors on the same network segment might spoof beacon packets, potentially disrupting communication or misleading devices.
- If insecure devices are connected to the network, rogue endpoints may try to exploit the discovery service to harvest device information or initiate denial of service attacks.
- Lack of encryption can expose device status and metadata to any listener within the segment.
Common mitigations:
- Limit the trusted devices on your LAN and secure your Wi-Fi with strong encryption (e.g., WPA3) to reduce unauthorized local access.
- Employ VLANs or segmented networking to isolate IoT/DVR devices from critical business or personal assets.
- Utilize network monitoring to identify suspicious UDP broadcast traffic indicating spoofing or misuse.
- Disable TiVo networking features in environments where this is unnecessary or unwanted exposure risks exist.
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