Can I Record IPTV Streams? (DVR Guide)
Remember the old VCR?
Or the TiVo box? Being able to record your favorite show and watch it later is a must-have feature for many TV
lovers. But with IPTV, it is not always straightforward. Some apps support it, some don’t. Some providers allow
it, others block it. In this guide, we will explain how to set up recording on your IPTV device so you never
miss a moment. For the best compatibility with recording features, we recommend using IPTV
Smarters PRO.
Record live TV just like the old days.
What You Need to
Record
To record IPTV, you
need three things:
- An App that supports recording: Not all apps do. TiviMate, Smarters
Pro, and GSE are good choices. - Storage space: Video files are huge. Your Fire Stick only has 5GB of
space, which fills up in 2 hours. You need a USB drive. - Multiple Connections: This is crucial. If you want to watch one
channel while recording another, you need a subscription that allows 2 connections.
Warning
If you only have 1 connection, recording will stop as soon
as you change the channel.
How to Set Up
Storage
Since streaming devices
have tiny storage, you must add more.
For a Fire Stick, you
need an “OTG Cable” (costs $5). It lets you plug a USB stick into your Fire Stick. For Android boxes (like
Nvidia Shield), just plug a USB drive directly into the USB port.
A cheap cable unlocks unlimited recording space.
Scheduling a
Recording
Once your storage is
set up, recording is easy.
- Open the EPG (TV Guide).
- Find the show you want to record in the future.
- Long-press the “Select” button on your remote.
- Choose “Record” from the menu.
A small red clock icon
will appear next to the show.
Set it and forget it.
Catch-Up TV (The
Alternative)
Recording is great, but
it requires setup. A better alternative is “Catch-Up”.
Many premium IPTV
providers automatically record the last 3-7 days of popular channels. You don’t need to do anything. You just
scroll back in the guide and click play. Ask your provider if they offer Catch-Up.
Catch-Up is like a time machine for your TV.
Conclusion
Yes, you can record
IPTV, but it takes a little bit of work to set up the storage. If you are serious about recording, invest in a
good USB drive and a multi-connection subscription. Or, look for a provider with Catch-Up to save yourself the
hassle. Ready to start your library? Download Smarters Pro today.
Your personal video library, on demand.