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    IPTV Catch-up TV: Watch Shows You Missed Up to 7 Days

    Mar 18, 2025 5 min read StreamTV Team
    Woman browsing UK TV catch-up grid on a large smart TV
    Missed last night s show? Scroll back 7 full days with built-in catch-up TV.

    Missed the match? Slept through the news? StreamTV catch-up TV automatically records every channel for 7 full days — no setup, no recording in advance. Just rewind and play, all for $11.88/month.

    Try Catch-up TV Free for 24 Hours

    Every channel, every show, last 7 days — yours on demand.

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    When Catch-up TV Saves the Day

    Missed the big game

    Rewatch any Premier League, NFL, or NBA match within 7 days, full match or highlights.

    Caught the news late

    Replay CNN, BBC, Sky News broadcasts from any time in the past week.

    Skipped your favorite show

    Catch up on dramas, reality TV, sitcoms — every episode aired in the last 7 days.

    Different time zone

    Expats can watch home-country prime time at their convenience.

    Multiple shows at once

    Two shows clashed? Watch one live, the other from catch-up later.

    Family shared viewing

    Each family member watches what they missed when it suits them.

    StreamTV Catch-up vs Cable DVR

    FeatureCable DVRStreamTV
    Catch-up windowCable DVR: 50hrs total7 days, every channel
    Storage limitLimited recordingsUnlimited — server-side
    Need to set recording?✓ Required in advance✗ Auto-recorded for you
    Missed live event recoveryOnly if you set it✓ Always available
    Works on all devicesOften device-locked✓ Phone, TV, tablet

    How to Use Catch-up TV

    1. 1Open the StreamTV app and choose any channel
    2. 2Press the back arrow or rewind button on your remote
    3. 3Pick the day (today, yesterday, up to 7 days ago)
    4. 4Select the show or time slot you missed
    5. 5Press play — pause, rewind, fast-forward freely

    Why You'll Love It

    No more missed sports — every match, 7 days back
    No advance recording — everything is auto-saved
    Pause, rewind, fast-forward like Netflix
    Works on every device — TV, phone, tablet, Firestick

    FAQ

    What is IPTV catch-up TV?

    Catch-up TV lets you rewatch any show, sports match, or news broadcast that aired in the last 7 days on any channel — without needing to set a recording in advance.

    How far back can I watch?

    StreamTV's catch-up archive covers the last 7 days for thousands of channels — sports, news, entertainment, kids, and international.

    Do I need to record shows in advance?

    No. Everything is auto-recorded server-side. Just open the channel, scroll back, and play whatever you missed.

    Does catch-up work on Firestick and smart TVs?

    Yes. Catch-up TV works on Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, phones, tablets, and MAG boxes.

    Never Miss a Show Again — $11.88/mo

    7-day catch-up on every channel. No DVR setup. Cancel anytime.

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