Same idea as me regarding background recording. Does seem as though that idea will work. If you watch Sky through the Live TV on the TiVo then you will get the warning to change channels if it wants to record.

A bit more annoyed as put in a Series Link but looks like it just reminds you to record it not actually record. Annoying.

I managed to capture the IR ok but would not transmit back. I have had this trouble before. Trick I think is to find the right frequency.