# Recording IPTV: what works

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-recording-guide/

> How to record IPTV channels: player apps with recording, storage you need, scheduling from the guide, and the limits to expect.

Some IPTV players can record a channel to local storage, much like a DVR. It is handy for matches in the middle of the night.

## Players that record

Player | Recording | Storage | 
[TiviMate](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/tivimate-iptv-setup/) Premium | Yes, scheduled from the guide | Internal or USB drive | 
[OTT Navigator](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/ott-navigator-setup/) | Yes | Internal or USB | 
Formuler MyTVOnline | Yes | USB | 
Smart TV apps | Rarely | — | 

## Storage needed

Roughly 1 to 3 GB per hour for HD, more for 4K. A [Firestick](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/install-iptv-on-firestick/)'s internal storage fills quickly; use an Android box with a USB drive or network storage.

## Limits

- Recording uses a connection while it runs, so it counts toward your plan's limit.
- Recordings are for personal viewing on the device that made them.
- If the stream drops, the recording has a gap.

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## Questions and answers

**Can I record IPTV on a Firestick?**

With TiviMate Premium, yes, but storage is small. A USB drive on an Android box works better.

**Does recording count as a connection?**

Yes, while it records.

**How much space does an hour of IPTV use?**

About 1 to 3 GB in HD.

## More iptv explained guides

- [M3U playlist explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/m3u-playlist-explained/)
- [Xtream Codes login explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/xtream-codes-login-explained/)
- [EPG: the IPTV TV guide explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/epg-tv-guide-explained/)
- [IPTV catch-up explained](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-catch-up-guide/)
- [IPTV multiview](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-multiview-guide/)

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## Sources and official links

- [TiviMate (official site)](https://tivimate.com/)
- [TiviMate on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv)
- [Amazon Fire TV help](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GT7SEJC9WHMFWPPV)

**Viking IPTV Editorial Team**

We open every provider site on our list, record what it offers and re-check the whole list regularly. [Our methodology and disclosure](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/about/).