In this guide
  1. Catch-up TV in a nutshell
  2. Recording in a nutshell
  3. Side by side
  4. When to use catch-up
  5. When to record
  6. Good to know about recording
  7. And on demand?

Missed the start of a match or the episode everyone’s talking about? Moa TV gives you two ways to watch what you missed: catch-up TV on supported channels, and recording with TiviMate Premium, which every plan includes free. They solve slightly different problems.

Catch-up TV in a nutshell

Channels with catch-up keep recent programs available on the server for a set number of days. In the TV guide, scroll back in time on a channel marked with the catch-up icon and press play. You don’t need to plan ahead, and nothing is stored on your device.

Recording in a nutshell

With TiviMate Premium you can record any program to your device’s storage or a USB drive, either as it airs or scheduled from the guide, including recurring recordings for a series. You need to plan ahead, but you can keep the recording as long as you like.

Side by side

Catch-up TVTiviMate recording
Plan aheadNoYes
ChannelsSupported channels onlyAny channel
Storage on your deviceNoneDevice storage or USB drive
How long it staysA set number of daysUntil you delete it
Uses a connection while it runsOnly while you watchYes, while recording
Works on every deviceIn players that support itTiviMate on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV

When to use catch-up

  • You started a match late and want to watch from kickoff.
  • You missed yesterday’s news or an episode that aired earlier in the week.
  • You don’t want to fill your device with recordings.

When to record

  • The channel doesn’t offer catch-up.
  • You want to keep a program for longer than the catch-up period.
  • You’ll be away when a program airs and want it waiting for you.

Good to know about recording

  • Storage: a Fire TV Stick has little space, so add a USB drive with an OTG adapter or use a device with USB ports, such as an NVIDIA Shield.
  • Connections: a recording is a stream. With a standard line, you can’t record one channel while watching another at the same time. Ask us about extra connections if you need that.
  • Reminders are a lighter alternative: TiviMate alerts you when a program starts.

And on demand?

For films and complete series, the on-demand library is the simplest option: no planning, no storage, and every title starts whenever you like.

Learn more about catch-up TV, the EPG guide and TiviMate Premium.