EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
Electronic Program Guide displays TV schedule information, showing what's currently playing and upcoming programs across all channels.
25 players27 devicesDifficulty: medium
Top players
JamRun IPTV
TiviMate
Kodi
IPTV Features
IPTV apps vary a lot. The right features decide whether your streams feel like real TV (EPG, channel groups, favorites) or a basic playlist. Use this hub to understand each feature and find the players and devices that support it best.
Last updated: December 12, 2025
Which IPTV features matter most?
Quick Answer: Start with EPG (TV guide), playlist management, and stable playback. Add catch‑up and recording if you watch time‑shifted TV, and multi‑screen or casting if you share a screen or watch sports.
We track 14 core features across 29 players and 31 devices.
Recording/DVR
Record live IPTV streams to watch later. DVR functionality lets you pause, rewind, and record TV programs.
5 players25 devicesDifficulty: advanced
Top players
TiviMate
Kodi
OTT Navigator
Multi-Screen/PIP
Watch multiple channels simultaneously on one screen using picture-in-picture or split-screen views.
5 players23 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
TiviMate
OTT Navigator
Parental Controls
Lock certain channels or content behind a PIN code to restrict access for children.
10 players23 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
TiviMate
IPTV Smarters Pro
Nanomid IPTV Player
Favorites/Bookmarks
Mark channels as favorites for quick access. Create custom channel lists and organize your viewing.
27 players26 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
TiviMate
OTT Navigator
Catchup TV
Watch previously aired programs from the past few days without recording. Requires provider support.
11 players23 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
TiviMate
OTT Navigator
VOD (Video on Demand)
Access movies and TV series libraries provided by your IPTV service for on-demand streaming.
13 players25 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
Kodi
OTT Navigator
Playlist Management
Add, edit, and manage multiple M3U playlists and Xtream Codes connections in one player.
8 players27 devicesDifficulty: medium
Top players
VLC Media Player
Kodi
Perfect Player
Channel Sorting & Grouping
Organize channels by category, rename groups, hide unwanted channels, and customize your channel list.
4 players18 devicesDifficulty: medium
Top players
Televizo
Perfect Player
IPTV Pro
Subtitle Support
Display subtitles for movies and shows. Support for embedded subtitles and external subtitle files.
8 players25 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
VLC Media Player
Kodi
External Player Support
Open streams in external video players like VLC or MX Player for better codec support or features.
4 players25 devicesDifficulty: medium
Top players
TiviMate
VLC Media Player
Kodi
Auto-Update Playlists
Automatically refresh and update playlists to get the latest channel changes and EPG data.
2 players6 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
IPTV Pro
IPTV Extreme
Chromecast & Casting
Cast IPTV content from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV using Chromecast, AirPlay, or screen mirroring. This allows you to watch IPTV on your big screen without installing apps directly on the TV.
0 players0 devicesDifficulty: easy
Hardware Decoding
Use your device's dedicated video hardware to decode streams, reducing CPU usage and improving playback smoothness for high-quality streams.
3 players12 devicesDifficulty: easy
Top players
JamRun IPTV
Stremio
IPTVnator
IGT
IPTV Guide Team
IPTV & Streaming Specialists
6+ years experience|900+ articles
We test IPTV apps weekly on real devices with large M3U/Xtream playlists. Our feature notes are based on hands‑on setup, performance checks, and verified provider behavior.
Areas of Expertise:
IPTV player testingEPG & playlist parsingStreaming device optimizationBuffering and playback diagnostics