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IPTV Time-Shifting Explained: Pause, Rewind & Live TV
Time-shifting gives you DVR-style controls on live TV.
What time-shifting does
You can pause a live broadcast and pick up where you left off, or rewind a little to catch something you missed. It works like a cable DVR without the recording hardware.
How it differs from catch-up TV
Time-shifting works on the broadcast that's airing now. Catch-up TV (see our catch-up guide) lets you go back to content that aired hours or days earlier.
App support varies
Player apps handle time-shifting differently. Check your app's playback controls during a live stream to see what it offers.
For the broader catch-up feature included on longer-term plans, see plan details.
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