IPTV catch up explained
What IPTV catch up is, how it works in the guide, how far back it goes, which apps support it and how it differs from recording.
Quick answer
Catch up lets you go back in the TV guide and play a programme that has already aired on a channel that supports it. Channels with catch up show an icon in the guide; you select a past programme and it plays. How far back it goes depends on the channel.
On this page
Catch up is like a rewind button for the whole guide, but only on channels that offer it.
How to use it
- Open the guide and look for the catch-up or archive icon next to a channel.
- Scroll back to an earlier time.
- Select a past programme and press play.
What to know
- Not every channel supports catch up.
- The window varies by channel, from a few hours to several days.
- Use an Xtream Codes login; M3U often lacks catch-up details.
- Your player must support it: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters and MyTVOnline do.
Catch up vs recording
Catch up needs no planning; recording needs to be set before the programme and storage on your device. See IPTV recording.
Problems? IPTV catch up not working.
Sources and official links
- TiviMate (official site)
- TiviMate on Google Play
- M3U playlist format (Wikipedia)
- XMLTV guide format (Wikipedia)
IPTV catch up: questions and answers
A feature to play programmes that already aired on channels that support it.
It depends on the channel, from hours to days.
TiviMate, IPTV Smarters and MyTVOnline among others.
