Device that will record from IPTV

irishproduce · 16-11-2018 12:41AM #1

Guys, anyone here using any hardware that records from IPTV?
I've mag 254 but that doesn't record.
I'm aware its normally a functional option at the server side.
That aside, is there any box/ device I can move to, for IPTV that will record to external HDD.

Thanks.

corks finest · 16-11-2018 12:46AM

AFAIK it's impossible, I've a shield no joy,also a Humax box but iPlayer etc no joy

Johnboy1951 · 16-11-2018 01:23AM

corks finest wrote: »

AFAIK it's impossible, I've a shield no joy,also a Humax box but iPlayer etc no joy

I don't understand why it would be impossible.
Anything that can be displayed can be recorded.

I understand if there is no commercially available STB that does it, but that not mean it is impossible to do.

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aido79 · 16-11-2018 01:35AM

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I don't understand why it would be impossible.
Anything that can be displayed can be recorded.

I understand if there is no commercially available STB that does it, but that not mean it is impossible to do.

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A quick Google search came up with this. No idea if it works though as I haven't tried it yet.

https://troypoint.com/record-iptv/

Wabbit Ears · 16-11-2018 11:00AM

From my old HTPC days there was a product called DVB link which has now become TV Mosaic
Its a server and client setup but does IPTV and recordings. Ive not used mosaic so am not sure if itll work for your needs.

https://tv-mosaic.com/en/news/

Johnboy1951 · 16-11-2018 11:43AM

Wabbit Ears wrote: »

From my old HTPC days there was a product called DVB link which has now become TV Mosaic
Its a server and client setup but does IPTV and recordings. Ive not used mosaic so am not sure if itll work for your needs.

https://tv-mosaic.com/en/news/

I don't use IPTV on my set up, but have tested it in case I ever require it.
I can record from any stream I can receive, including IPTV.
My system is not a 'commercial product' so probably not really relevant to this thread.
I also use only opensource, libre, and free from cost software.

What I do not know is whether any particular, desired, IPTV service can be received, as I have not had the desire to pay a sub to find out.

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irishproduce · 16-11-2018 01:12PM

Wow, I had no idea this area would be so complex. Thanks for the input on it!

I genuinely thought there would be someone using a general IPTV service.
I suppose my issue is that sometimes I will want to watch back something but the IPTV will say file missing or there will be a missing piece or something or other.
I would prefer to be able to record

Wabbit Ears · 16-11-2018 02:24PM

if you want a simple device for recording an IPTV stream then buy an android box or whatever for your IPTV and stream it through a game recorder ( Look up "game recorder" or "game capture" on aliexpress/wish/gearbest etc).

Its not ideal as its not seamless like a DVR but its a relatively cheap option

tapfit2004 · 19-11-2018 12:39AM

I've recorded iptv using both a vu duo2 and an xtrend et10000.

The iptv channels were in bouquets just like the normal channels were. I had them linked to the epg that normally goes with the satellite channels and all I had to do was press the record button on the remote same as any of the other channels.

Cockford Ollie · 19-11-2018 12:43AM

Using VLC on Windows you can save an IPTV stream, not really a device though.

corks finest · 19-11-2018 07:05AM

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

corks finest wrote: »

AFAIK it's impossible, I've a shield no joy,also a Humax box but iPlayer etc no joy

I don't understand why it would be impossible.
Anything that can be displayed can be recorded.

I understand if there is no commercially available STB that does it, but that not mean it is impossible to do.

.

if streaming, obviously not from the original source,think that's the problem

Device that will record from IPTV

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