Catch-up TV (sometimes called time-shift or archive) means you can open the TV guide, scroll back in time and play a program that already aired. Started a match late? Missed the news? On channels that support it, it’s right there.
How catch-up works
Channels with catch-up keep recent programs available for a set number of days, depending on the channel. In the TV guide these channels are marked with a catch-up icon. Scroll back to the program you want and press play.
Using catch-up in TiviMate
- Open the TV guide.
- Find a channel with the catch-up icon.
- Move left to an earlier program and select it.
- Choose Play to watch from the beginning.
You can pause, rewind and fast-forward through catch-up programs like a recording. TiviMate Premium, activated free with every Moa TV plan, gives the smoothest catch-up experience on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV.
Catch-up or recording?
| Catch-up | Recording (TiviMate Premium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan ahead? | No, go back after it airs | Yes, schedule it before |
| Channels | Supported channels only | Any channel |
| Storage | Nothing on your device | Uses device or USB storage |
| How long it’s kept | A set number of days | Until you delete it |
Read more in catch-up vs. recording.
Catch-up questions
Do all channels have catch-up?
No. It’s available on supported channels, which are marked in the TV guide.
How far back can I go?
It depends on the channel, usually from one day up to several days.
Does catch-up work in every player?
Many players support it with the Xtream Codes login, including TiviMate. Some simpler players don’t.