What You Need for TiviMate Recording
- TiviMate Premium — recording is a Premium-only feature ($4.99/year via TiviMate Companion on Google Play)
- USB storage — USB OTG drive, USB hub with storage, or Android TV box with internal storage
- IPTV subscription with TS stream output — TS format (not m3u8) records as standard MPEG-TS files playable in any player
- Multi-connection plan — recording uses one connection; watching another channel simultaneously requires 2+ connections
Fire Stick users: The Fire Stick 4K Max has a USB-C port. Use a USB-C OTG hub to connect both Ethernet (for stable streaming) and a USB drive (for recording). This setup gives you wired stability and local storage in one connection.
Step 1 — Set Up Recording Storage
- Connect your USB drive to your deviceFire Stick: use an OTG adapter or USB hub; Android TV: plug into USB port directly
- TiviMate → Settings → RecordingOpens the recording configuration screen
- Tap "Storage" and select your USB driveTiviMate lists all available storage locations — choose your USB drive
- Create a test recording to verify storage worksLong-press any channel → Record for 30 seconds → Stop → check the Archive section
Storage Size Guide
32 GB USB
Good for occasional recording — 1–2 games per week
64 GB USB
Comfortable for weekly sports recording
128 GB USB
Power users — full NFL Sunday lineup
256 GB+ USB
Full season recording, sports docs library
Step 2 — Record Instantly (While Watching)
- Tune to any live channel in TiviMateNavigate to the channel you want to record
- Long-press the OK/Select button on your remoteOpens the channel options menu overlay
- Select "Record" from the menuA red recording indicator appears on screen — recording has started
- To stop: long-press OK again → Stop RecordingTiviMate saves the file to your USB drive automatically
Step 3 — Schedule Recordings from EPG
- Open the EPG guide — press the Guide button or navigate to TV GuideThe full program guide shows all channels and upcoming programs
- Browse to the program you want to record (e.g., NFL Sunday Night Football)Use the arrow keys to navigate forward in the guide
- Long-press the OK button on the program entryOpens the program options menu
- Select "Record" or "Schedule Recording"TiviMate schedules the recording for the broadcast start time
- Optionally set a buffer (5–10 min before/after)Settings → Recording → Start/End Buffer — accounts for early starts or overtime
Step 4 — Play Back Recordings
- From TiviMate main menu → Archive → RecordingsAll recorded files appear here with channel name, date, and duration
- Select the recording and press PlayTiviMate opens the recording in the built-in ExoPlayer
- Use fast-forward and rewind during playbackSeek through the recording with the directional buttons or skip intervals
- Resume from where you left offTiviMate remembers playback position for partially watched recordings
Recording Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Record option is grayed out | TiviMate Premium not activated | Activate Premium via TiviMate Companion on Android phone |
| Recording stops after a few minutes | USB drive full or disconnected | Check storage space; ensure USB drive is securely connected |
| Recorded file won't play back | Recording was interrupted or corrupted | Use VLC to play .ts files — VLC handles partial/corrupted TS better |
| Can't find recordings in Archive | Storage location changed between sessions | Settings → Recording → Storage — reselect your USB drive |
| Recording uses wrong stream quality | Multiple quality options in playlist | Select the specific quality channel before starting recording |
| Scheduled recording didn't trigger | Device was in sleep mode | Disable Fire Stick sleep mode; Settings → Display & Sounds → Screen Saver → Never |
Frequently Asked Questions
TiviMate recording requires Premium. To record: long-press any channel in the list or while watching, then select 'Record'. To schedule from the EPG, long-press any program in the guide and select 'Record'. Recordings save to your configured storage location.
Yes — live TV recording is a TiviMate Premium feature. The free version does not support recording. TiviMate Premium costs $4.99/year and is purchased through the TiviMate Companion app on Google Play.
TiviMate saves recordings to the storage location you configure in Settings → Recording → Storage. On Fire Stick, use a USB OTG drive. On Android TV boxes, internal storage or a USB drive both work well.
HD recordings use approximately 1.5–2 GB per hour. 4K recordings use 5–10 GB per hour. A 64 GB USB drive holds roughly 30–40 hours of HD content. A 256 GB drive is recommended for regular DVR use.
TiviMate can record one channel while you watch another (requires a 2-connection IPTV plan). Recording two channels simultaneously while watching a third requires a 3-connection plan. Each recording uses one active connection from your IPTV subscription.
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