Pause & Resume
Pause live streams and resume when ready.
Time Shift
Time Shift and Catchup allow you to watch live TV on your terms. Pause, rewind, or jump back to a program that aired earlier in the day.
Using Time Shift
Section titled “Using Time Shift”When watching a channel that supports Time Shift, you’ll see a scrubber in the Now Playing bar.
Rewind & Fast Forward
Seamlessly navigate within the buffered stream.
Cache-Based Time Shift
Section titled “Cache-Based Time Shift”Enhance your Time Shift experience with local caching for smoother playback and reduced latency.
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”Enable and customize the cache settings through the following path:
Settings Path : Navigate to Settings → Cache
Cache Activation : Toggle the cache feature to enable RAM-based buffering of your currently active channel
Cache Size Allocation : Specify the amount of system memory (RAM) dedicated to the cache buffer. The cache automatically resets upon each channel change to optimize memory utilization.
Go Live Buffer : Configure a safety buffer for the Go Live button functionality. When enabled, this setting pre-buffers content ahead of the live stream position by your specified duration (in seconds). This prevents playback stalls when attempting to return to live broadcast during network fluctuations or when the buffer is too close to the current stream position.
Catchup TV
Section titled “Catchup TV”Many providers offer Catchup support, allowing you to watch programs that have already finished.
Browsing Catchup Content
Section titled “Browsing Catchup Content”Access Catchup content through the Electronic Program Guide:
- Navigate to the EPG Guide.
- Look for the Catchup icon next to channel names or program titles.
- Select any past program to begin playback.
Viewing Options
Section titled “Viewing Options”Live Stream Access : Select the channel name (rather than a specific program) to view the current live broadcast directly
Program Start Playback : Click on any currently airing program to jump to its beginning and watch from the start
Return to Live : Click the Go Live button to return to the current live position of the broadcast
Playback Mode Selection : Switch between the provider’s Catchup stream and your local cache-based Time Shift as needed for optimal viewing experience
Catch-up Downloads
Section titled “Catch-up Downloads”Right-click any past program in the EPG and choose 📥 Download Catchup to save the program to your local Downloads Location (configured in Settings → DVR) so you can watch it offline or keep it forever.
- The download dialog lets you set start and end padding (minutes) so you don’t clip the beginning or end of the program.
- Downloads work across provider types: Xtream/M3U catchup (including M3U playlists with Xtream catchup credentials) and Stalker Portal (MAC-based) catchup.
Catch-up Padding
Section titled “Catch-up Padding”Under Settings → Playback → Catch-Up, adjust the playback settings for catch-up programs so shows and sports don’t get cut off:
- Start Padding — minutes to play before the EPG scheduled start time, letting you scrub back to the very beginning if needed.
- End Padding — minutes of extra time appended after the scheduled program end, avoiding cut-offs for slightly delayed programs.
- Continue Playing past End Time — lets the player keep streaming past the program end time indefinitely (up to 12 hours) on the channel — highly recommended for sports.