And because other services such as Netflix are are on-demand by nature, you might not need DVR features to go with them. Keep in mind that live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV have their own DVR services built in.
PlayOn Cloud is an online version of the service that doesn’t require a Windows PC. It was available with a one-time purchase-officially $70, but often discounted-it and allowed for unlimited recordings. PlayOn Desktop is a Windows application that loads videos in a hidden web browser, silently recording them to your computer’s hard drive.
Until earlier this month, PlayOn offered two versions of its DVR service:
While the change might be necessary for MediaMall’s business, it strands users who paid for lifetime PlayOn licenses, and it further complicates the question of how to record shows to watch on your own terms.