Which IPTV player is best for Catch-up TV and timeshift?
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Hi everyone, I’m looking for an IPTV player that reliably supports Catch-up TV (7-day rewind) and timeshift (live pause). My setup: Fire TV Stick 4K, provider XYZ (Xtream-Codes). So far, I’ve tested TiviMate and OTT Navigator. TiviMate has excellent timeshift, but catch-up often struggles. OTT Navigator runs more reliably, but its UI takes some getting used to. Which players do you use for these features? Are there any hidden settings I should know about?
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