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Android Apps > Video Players & Editors > PVR Live
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PVR Live

by HKAB · Video Players & Editors · Free
On Google Play since January 2019 · Data updated 2026-10-19
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PVR Live is made and published by HKAB. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with HKAB. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to HKAB and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Total installs
330 thousand
Rating on Google Play
3.65
492 ratings
Last updated
December 14, 2025

PVR Live has 330 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.7 stars from 492 ratings.

Summary

PVR Live enables live TV viewing and recording from IPTV and DVR backends on Android TV, with broad source support including DVBLink, Tvheadend, Enigma2, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, TVMosaic and Xtream Codes API. It offers an integrated EPG, timeshift, DVR, multiview and VOD, tightly integrated with Android TV for a seamless home screen experience. Not ranked in any top list, it shows solid demand with 100,000+ total downloads and 2K in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

  • Wide source compatibility with popular backends (DVBLink, Tvheadend, Enigma2, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, TVMosaic, Xtream Codes API)
  • Seamless Android TV integration and home screen features
  • EPG with logos and program images
  • DVR, Timeshift and Multiview capabilities
  • Some advanced features require the Plus-version (as noted in the app description)
  • No explicit Chromecast/casting feature highlighted in available data
  • Potential setup complexity due to multiple supported sources

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
2 thousand
Per day
65
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
January 2019

Installs over time

PVR Live has been installed 330 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 65 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for PVR Live

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.9.6
Launched
January 2019
  • Dec 14, 2025UpdateVersion 2.9.6
  • Jul 29, 2025UpdateVersion 2.9.5
  • Dec 15, 2024UpdateVersion 2.9.1
  • Feb 6, 2024UpdateVersion 2.9.1
  • Aug 14, 2023UpdateVersion 2.9.0
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Comments on PVR Live for Android

★★★★☆ Kelly · Dec 12, 2020
Pretty slick app. 👍👍 Easy to set up & use. I'm using it on a Tivo 4k Stream & Nvidia Shield Pro 2017. Overall it's very good & seems to be stable. Only issue I'm experiencing is that my epg doesn't seem to update on its own. I have to clear the cache within the app & hit done. It'll update my playlist & the epg.
★★★★☆ Maximus Games · Aug 20, 2022
Works Well with Sony Kd-950h only thing while watching live iptv and when I press up this won't give me option to red record button. I got only play/pause rewind left right. But I can record through PVR LIVE menu. (Purchased the plus version) Recordings also very clear. Please developer if you could answer that?
★★★★★ Long Nguyễn Duy · Jun 17, 2022
This is the best app I have used, but I have one issue: when my iptv list updates, I have to add new channels manually. I have bought plus version yesterday because it is so good.
★☆☆☆☆ Filip Dee · Apr 24, 2021
BUG REPORT - Enigma2: I liked the app very much, specialy screen with recordings / timers I have seen somewhere so I bought PLUS full version instead of Dream player. ---------------------------------------But it has these realy big bugs :(-------------------------1) when you change program to another result is in 30% of cases NO video stream + "The video is unexpectedly unavailable" Popup ----- Dream player doesn't have this problem with Zap before stream --- all settings switches were tried - no result.(Helps go one program back and then forward, sometimes one more back and forward - and then it works) ------------------------------------------2) stream is often stoped with no sound and buffering with circle - I have 5Ghz + 2,4 Ghz Wi-Fi 1,2 Gbit total - no this stream problems on DP ------------------------- 3) Multiple language BUG +30DB BOOST- EXTREMELY annoying - Czech TV (CT) has multiple language programs - Czech lang + original one. On Enigma setop box I have every time in Czech same it is in Dream player. But here It's always original, French, turkish -> You can switch to these options a) QAA stereo b) Czech Stereo c) Czech Mono d) Czech Sterero -----------------BUT The first czech stereo (option b)) is 30 DB boosted!!!!!! You can't lower the sound with remote - its constantly boosted (I measured it -> from 50db - > 80db) -------------- When you choose d) Czech stereo (no bosted one) - all is ok same as on Enigma or Dream player. But when you switch to another program and back its back on 30 db bossted one!!! You can't use it this way! :((---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It could be se nice app in comparison with the second one I mentioned. So great UI / UX for recordings (I hope recordings + timeshift would be saved on my Enigma usb disc) But these 3 things made it totally useless :(((Wasted money for Google TV and Enigma owners till this won't be fixed. These bugs are so big I had to turn it off :(((
★☆☆☆☆ Tony Irvine · Mar 4, 2021
Pretty useless. I cannot record anything from live tv, Amazon, Tubi, Pluto, or Sumo. It installs on my tv but does basically nothing else. Luckily I didn’t waste my money buying any upgrade subscription.
★★☆☆☆ plyle42 · Feb 20, 2023
Didn't do what I wanted to. Couldn't add inbuilt ota tuner as a source even though live channels app sees it as a source, and it is set up (Vodafone tv - Australia android tv box). DVR options were greyed out without source set up. Wish PVR live plus had a trial. Even a 24-hour trial would have allowed me to know this app wasn't for me. Otherwise, would have been happy to pay.

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
23
App size
14.6 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by PVR Live

19 permissions · 23 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include network access, storage, foreground service, audio recording, and TV guide data (READ_EPG_DATA/WRITE_EPG_DATA), plus ad ID and install/referrer services. These align with typical DVR/EPG functionality and Android TV use, and no unusually sensitive permissions are listed beyond those expected for a live TV/DVR app.

About the app and developer

About PVR Live

PVR Live is a video players & editors app developed by HKAB.

How many times has PVR Live been installed?

PVR Live has been installed 330 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2 thousand times.

What is the rating of PVR Live?

PVR Live is rated 3.65 out of 5 stars, based on 490 ratings.

Is PVR Live free?

PVR Live is free. The app size is 14.61 MB. The latest version available is 2.9.6. The last update was on December 14, 2025.

What are the requirements for PVR Live?

PVR Live requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2019.

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Developer information for HKAB

HKAB

hedekonsult.pvrlive@outlook.com

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Frequently asked questions about PVR Live

Is PVR Live free?

Yes. PVR Live is free on Google Play.

Is PVR Live still available?

Yes. PVR Live is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on December 14, 2025.

Does PVR Live contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list PVR Live as containing ads.

What Android version does PVR Live require?

PVR Live runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is PVR Live?

PVR Live is 14.61 MB.

Is PVR Live suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of PVR Live as suitable for everyone.

How many times has PVR Live been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for PVR Live.

How do people rate PVR Live?

PVR Live scores 3.65 out of 5 stars, from 492 ratings on Google Play.

Who made PVR Live?

PVR Live was developed by HKAB. It is listed in the video players & editors category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to PVR Live?

People looking at PVR Live also look at these video players & editors apps: Gardonville Stream TV, Cablevision+, Dunya News For Android Tv, Tamil TV, WILL Public Media App.

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Store listing

By HKAB, from Google Play

“Watch and record your Live TV content from IPTV, HdHomeRun, Tvheadend or others”

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Screenshots by HKAB, from the Google Play listing
Description by HKAB Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
This app is intended to be used on a device running Android TV!

Watch and record your Live TV content from IPTV, HdHomeRun, Tvheadend, Enigma2 or other PVR (Personal Video Recorder) sources. Use as an extender for your set top box or as a multiroom client for your TV-server.


Important:

- PVR Live does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user.
- PVR Live has no affiliation with any content provider.
- PVR Live does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter.


Functions:

- Live TV addon for Live Channels
- Completely integrated in your TV if it's based on Android TV
- Program guide (EPG)
- Logotypes and program images in EPG (*)
- Channel tags/favorites/bouquets
- Multiple audio tracks
- Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext)
- Multiple languages
- Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*)
- DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*)
- Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*)
- VOD - catchup, movies and series (*)
- Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs
- Use multiple sources at the same time (*)

(*) requires Plus-version


Currently the following PVR sources are supported:

- DVBLink (6.x+)
- DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server)
- Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more)
- HdHomeRun (including Storage Engine for server side timeshift)
- Jellyfin
- Playlist/IPTV (m3u/m3u8 and xmltv)
- Stalker Portal
- Tvheadend (4.2+)
- Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+)
- TVMosaic
- Xtream Codes API/IPTV


Made in Sweden


All product names (Android TV, Live Channels, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with PVR Live. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

Recent changes:
Version 2.9.6:
Updated internal player
More supported codecs in software audio decoder
VOD improvements
- All movies/series option
- Custom vod categories
- Moving categories
- Support for external subtitles (opensubtitles)
- Support trailers
- Mark items as seen/unseen
- Movies and Series in "Play next" on home screen (not Google TV)
Fixed error connecting to some xc sources
Fixed stalker issues
Stability and performance improvements
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