What is PlayOn?
PlayOn provides innovative DVR solutions for streaming video content, offering two main products: PlayOn Cloud and PlayOn Home. PlayOn Cloud is a cloud-based service that allows users to record streaming videos without requiring a PC or Mac, featuring full HD 1080p recordings, closed captioning support, and the ability to skip ads on commercial-supported shows. Recordings can be downloaded from anywhere and never expire, making them ideal for offline viewing and casting to TVs.
PlayOn Home is a PC-based application that turns a computer into a powerful DVR for streaming video, supporting recording from multiple streaming sites. It includes features like recording entire seasons with one click, automatically recording new episodes, and downloading recordings to a computer. Both products support over 15 channels, including major streaming platforms, and offer flexible pricing plans to suit different user needs.
Features
- Cloud DVR: Record streaming videos without a PC using PlayOn Cloud
- PC DVR: Turn a PC into a DVR for streaming video with PlayOn Home
- HD Recording: Full HD 1080p recordings available on PlayOn Cloud
- Ad Skipping: Skip ads on commercial-supported shows
- Offline Viewing: Download recordings for offline access
- Multi-Platform Support: Record from over 15 streaming channels including Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu
- Automatic Recording: Automatically record new episodes with PlayOn Home
- No Expiration: Downloads never expire, allowing long-term access
Use Cases
- Recording TV shows and movies from streaming services for offline viewing
- Saving mobile data by downloading content instead of streaming
- Watching videos while traveling without internet access
- Building a personal library of streaming content
- Casting recorded videos to TVs for better viewing experiences
- Skipping ads on ad-supported streaming shows
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PlayOn Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
99.58%
Average Response Time
302.8 ms
