How to Record TV Shows with IPTV in 2026 (Complete Guide)
IPTV recording gives you a personal DVR — record any live channel to watch later, set up series recordings for your favourite shows, and never miss a broadcast again. Unlike cable DVRs that require expensive hardware, IPTV recording works with a simple USB drive and the right app. Here's how to set it up.
1Recording with TiviMate Premium
TiviMate Premium is the easiest recording solution for Android TV and Firestick. Recordings require external storage: a USB flash drive (at least 32 GB recommended) or a USB hard drive plugged into your device.
Setup: Settings → Recordings → set your storage location (select the USB drive) → set maximum recording quality. To record: open the EPG → tap on a current or future programme → select "Record". The programme records automatically to your USB drive.
2Scheduled & Series Recordings
Series recordings: in TiviMate's EPG, long-press a programme → "Record Series". TiviMate automatically records every new episode of that show across the coming weeks.
Scheduled recordings: browse the EPG forward in time → tap a future programme → "Record". TiviMate wakes up at the scheduled time and begins recording, even if you're watching something else.
3Recording with Kodi PVR
Kodi with PVR IPTV Simple Client supports scheduled recordings. Navigate to TV → Timers → Add Timer. Set the channel, start time, and duration. Kodi records to your local storage automatically.
For series recordings in Kodi: go to TV Guide → find your show → press the context menu → Record Series. Kodi manages all future recordings automatically.
4Recording IPTV on PC (Windows)
On Windows, you can record IPTV streams using OBS Studio (free) or dedicated tools like Streamlink + OBS. Open OBS → add a Video Capture Device → choose your IPTV window → start recording.
Alternatively, use VLC: open your M3U stream → Media → Convert/Save → set output file → Stream. VLC records the stream to a local video file in any format you choose.
Final Thoughts
IPTV recording gives you complete control over your viewing schedule — series recordings, timers, and manual records all work seamlessly with TiviMate Premium and a USB drive. Combined with catch-up TV, you have a complete DVR system built into your IPTV subscription. Your Streamtly account provides the live streams; TiviMate handles the recording.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage do I need for IPTV recordings?
HD recordings (1080p) use approximately 3–5 GB per hour. A 64 GB USB drive stores about 12–20 hours of HD content. For serious recording use, a USB hard drive (1–2 TB) is more practical.
Can I record two channels at once with TiviMate?
Yes. TiviMate Premium supports simultaneous recordings limited by your IPTV plan's connection count. If your plan allows 2 connections, you can record 2 channels simultaneously.
Can I watch recordings on other devices?
Recordings are stored as standard video files (usually .ts or .mp4 format) on your USB drive. Copy them to any device and play with VLC or any media player. You can also stream them from the USB drive to other devices using a media server like Plex.
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