PLAYOVA / IPTV PLAYER
Playova guides for Windows
Set up, record, rewind and download on your Windows PC with the Microsoft Store app.
Looking for TiviMate on your computer? A desktop alternative
Many people search for TiviMate for Windows or TiviMate for Mac. TiviMate is built for Android TV devices, so on a computer people often try an Android emulator instead. Playova is an IPTV player made for the computer itself, with the same kind of live guide, catch-up and recording.
What to compare when choosing an IPTV player for Windows
Search for the best IPTV player for Windows and you will find long lists. The right choice depends on how big your list is, whether you want a guide and catch-up, and whether you want to record. These are the points worth comparing.
Live rewindLive rewind on Windows
Return to moments you missed in the saved live buffer.
Scheduled recordingSchedule IPTV recordings on Windows with Playova
Save a live broadcast from your own IPTV source to your Windows PC. This guide covers scheduling by time or from the programme guide, and the checks that help a recording run successfully.
Offline viewingOffline viewing on Windows
Download movies and episodes from your own source and watch without internet.
Pick up where you left offPick up where you left off on Windows
Pause on one device and pick up on another. Sync your movie and episode progress with Plus.
Audio and subtitlesAudio and subtitles on Windows
Original audio, your preferred subtitles. Start your films and series with the languages you choose.
Programme guideProgramme guide on Windows
See channel schedules together and open programme details.
Movies and seriesMovies and series on Windows
Find movies and series from your own source using posters, categories and search.
Search, filter and sortSearch, filter and sort on Windows
Filter movies by genre, year and rating. Sort your movie library by rating, name or date added.
Favourite channelsFavourite channels on Windows
Save the channels you like as favorites and find them in one list.
Series and My ListSeries and My List on Windows
Add the whole series to My List. Browse its seasons and choose an episode to watch.
Live recordingLive recording on Windows
Record the live channel you are watching and open the recording later.
Picture in picturePicture in picture on Windows
Watch your video in a separate small window while using your computer.
Profiles and PINProfiles and PIN on Windows
Create separate profiles and protect profile access with a PIN.
Buffer optionsBuffer options on Windows
Adjust preloading, pause buffering and live rewind options.
Catch-up TVCatch-up TV on Windows
Open past programmes from channels that offer a provider archive.
Multiple sourcesMultiple sources on Windows
Add multiple M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts. Switch between your sources.
IMDb and TMDBIMDb and TMDB on Windows
Access IMDb and TMDB links from movie and series details.
Add M3U or Xtream and check the programme guide
Browse large playlists with search, favourites and resume
Questions about Windows
What do I need before I start?
A subscription from a provider, in one of two forms: an Xtream Codes account, which is a server address, a user name and a password; or an M3U link. Your provider gives you one of these. Playova is not a provider and does not sell either.
Can I record live television?
Yes. Playova on Windows records the channel you are watching and schedules programmes from the guide or by time. Keep Playova open and the PC awake, online and with free disk space when a recording is due.
What does it mean when a scheduled recording says it was missed?
Playova on Windows could not run the recording at the required time: the PC may have been asleep or off, or Playova was closed. Leave it open and the PC awake and online, with enough disk space and a free provider connection.
Can I pause and rewind live television?
Yes. Playova on Windows keeps an optional live buffer of the broadcast while you watch, so you can pause and rewind within it. It is off by default; turn it on and set its disk space in Settings.
Can I download a film to watch offline?
Yes. Playova on Windows downloads compatible films and episodes, and you watch them offline from Recordings. HLS-only sources cannot be downloaded.
Will downloads fill my disk?
Set the download storage limit in settings. The queue can pause when the limit is reached or storage is insufficient. Check available space and the download status; deleting a completed download or raising the limit may let the queue continue.
Is there picture-in-picture?
Yes. Playova on Windows plays in a small window that stays on top while you use other apps.
Can I use the desktop app from the sofa?
Yes. Playova on Windows has a TV mode with larger controls and keyboard or remote navigation for the sofa.
How do I uninstall Playova?
To remove Playova from Windows, open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, choose Playova and Uninstall. Your sources, saved passwords and history stay on the PC; to remove them first, choose Delete all sources in Settings › Sources.
Can I buy a licence today?
Buy Basic or Plus inside Playova on Windows, installed from Microsoft Store.