Record Your IPTV Channels on The Android TV Live Channels app
Discover how to record your favorite IPTV channels using the Android TV Live Channels app
There has been a recent disruption in the IPTV community with the Xtremecode takedown, leaving resellers scrambling for alternatives to keep their subscribers satisfied. While the dust settles, I'm excited to introduce you to PVR Live, an app that has become a standout in the world of Android TV. PVR Live offers a comprehensive IPTV experience, making full use of Android TV's features. With PVR Live, you can easily record, pause, and rewind live TV on popular Android TV devices like Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, and Chromecast with Google TV.
PVR Live integrates nicely with the Live Channels App
Unlike the built-in Live Channels app on Android TV, which requires an additional app to provide channels, PVR Live stands out for its superior functionality. Other apps like TVirl, while compatible with Live Channels, lack essential features such as pausing live TV and DVR capabilities. Additionally, TVirl's playlist updates are sluggish and require a monthly fee for background updating. PVR Live, on the other hand, offers seamless playlist updates and background functionality without any additional charges.
Keep in mind that PVR Live is exclusively available for Android TV devices and unfortunately not compatible with Amazon Fire TV. However, if you're looking for a similar experience on Amazon Fire TV, Tivimate is the closest alternative. Although Tivimate does not currently support recording, it is a highly regarded IPTV app with a sleek and user-friendly design.
PVR Live supports a wide variety of TV sources, including TVMosaic, TVheadend, and Enigma2. Personally, I find the 'Playlist' source to be the most compelling, making this app a genuine competitor to Tivimate. PVR Live seamlessly integrates with the Android TV Live Channels app, providing a familiar and intuitive experience as intended by Google.
One of the standout features of PVR Live is its ability to pause live TV and record upcoming TV shows and movies from your IPTV provider. Scheduling a recording is simple: just open the TV Guide, find the desired TV show, and click to schedule a record. If you're already watching something you'd like to record, just press the record button, and the app will handle the rest.
Another noteworthy feature is the ability to start watching a recording before it finishes. If you schedule a recording because you won't be able to watch a TV show live but make it home in time, you can immediately start watching the recording from the beginning, which can be incredibly convenient.
While the free version of PVR Live has limited functionality, such as the absence of logos in the TV Guide and the inability to pause and record live TV, upgrading to the premium version is surprisingly affordable. For just 99p per month or a one-time payment of £4.00, you'll unlock all the premium features and receive lifetime updates. This price point is truly a steal, and it's evident that the developer is committed to providing a top-notch experience for users.
If you have any suggestions for new features or improvements, the developer of PVR Live is open to ideas. Feel free to reach out via email and share your thoughts.
To download PVR Live, simply visit the Google Play Store and get ready to enhance your IPTV experience on Android TV.
