The IPTV VOD Library
Xstream 4K IPTV includes a 50,000+ title on-demand library covering movies and TV box sets, updated regularly with new releases — a separate catalogue from the 19,000+ live channels, accessible through the same app.
Live TV vs On-Demand Catch-Up
Live channel catch-up (rewinding a show that's currently airing, similar to BBC iPlayer's catch-up feature) depends on the specific IPTV player app's features rather than being a universal function — TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro both offer some form of it, worth checking directly in whichever app you use.
How Long Does On-Demand Content Stay Available?
Unlike a rolling 30-day catch-up window some broadcaster apps use, the IPTV on-demand VOD library is a curated, regularly-refreshed catalogue rather than a strict time-limited replay of recent broadcasts — meaning older favourites can remain available much longer than a typical catch-up app's short window, alongside the latest releases.
How Far Back Catch-Up Typically Goes
Catch-up windows vary by channel and provider, but commonly range from a few days up to roughly a week for most channels — long-running or cornerstone shows sometimes stay available longer. Checking your specific provider's stated catch-up window is worth doing if you regularly fall a few days behind on a particular series.
Catch-Up vs Recording: Which Do You Actually Need?
For most casual "I missed it, let me watch it in the next day or two" situations, catch-up alone covers the need without any extra setup. See our dedicated recording guide for when active recording is worth the extra step instead.
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