Timeshift and Catch-Up are two of TiviMate’s most powerful (and often misunderstood) features.

• Timeshift lets you pause and rewind live TV in real time.

• Catch-Up lets you watch previously aired programs from certain channels — like a replay system for live broadcasts.

They don’t work for all playlists automatically — your IPTV provider must support them — but when they do, it’s game-changing.

Enabling Timeshift in TiviMate

Timeshift is usually on by default if your provider supports it, but you can adjust how it behaves.

To check or change settings:

1. Go to Settings → Playback → Timeshift

2. Choose your buffer location (RAM or Storage)

3. Adjust the maximum duration (default is 30–60 minutes)

Tip: If your device has 2GB+ RAM, you can safely set Timeshift to memory (RAM) for faster response.

Using Timeshift While Watching

Once enabled, you can:

• Press Left/Right on your remote to rewind or fast-forward

• Press Pause to temporarily stop playback

• Press Play to resume live TV

TiviMate automatically stores the last 30–120 minutes depending on your setting, so you can skip back instantly.

Enabling Catch-Up TV

Catch-Up is playlist dependent — if your provider’s feed includes Catch-Up data, TiviMate will display it automatically.

To use Catch-Up:

1. Open your Channel List

2. Channels with Catch-Up will show a small clock icon

3. Select the program you want → choose “Play from start”

Tip: Some playlists label Catch-Up periods (e.g. “7-day catch-up”) — meaning you can replay any program aired within the past 7 days.

Fixing Common Catch-Up Problems

1. Catch-Up Option Missing

If you see no clock icon, your provider doesn’t include Catch-Up data. Confirm by testing the same playlist in another app (like Smarters).

2. Playback Fails or Freezes

Some servers throttle older Catch-Up links.
Try switching decoder type:
Settings → Playback → Decoder → HW+ or SW.

3. Programs Not Matching the Guide

This happens if your device’s time zone or offset is incorrect.
Go to Settings → TV Guide → Time Offset, adjust +1h or -1h.

Recommended Timeshift Settings

Quick Recap

✅ Timeshift = rewind or pause live TV
✅ Catch-Up = replay previously aired shows
✅ Enable via Playback Settings
✅ Fix mismatch with time offset or decoder change
✅ Use RAM for faster performance if available

Final Tip

Once configured, Timeshift and Catch-Up make TiviMate feel like a premium DVR.
Keep your app updated, clear cache monthly, and ensure your playlist supports the features for the smoothest experience.

TiviMate continues to dominate in 2025 because of features like these — designed for performance, reliability, and pure convenience.