How do I watch a running show from the start?
If your provider supports catch-up (archive), tap the running show in Tuner and choose “From the start” – the show plays from its start time. Missed shows are in the guide, marked with the archive symbol; “Live” takes you back. Without catch-up from your provider, Tuner Plus can record from the start of a show.
What you need
- Access with catch-up/archive (often listed for Xtream logins)
Step by step
Open the show
Tap the running show in the player or the guide.
Choose “From the start”
The show starts from the beginning; you can skip back and forth.
Catch up
Scroll back in the guide and pick a show with the archive symbol.
Back to live
“Live” jumps to the live edge.
Good to know
- Your provider decides how many days back – often seven.
- In Sport mode, Tuner hides score and minute during catch-up (spoiler protection).
Why Tuner
Native on every Apple device
One SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac – with Picture in Picture, AirPlay, widgets and focus navigation on Apple TV.
Stream Shield and Best source
A buffer with automatic reconnect absorbs short drop-outs. With Tuner Plus, duplicate channels (FHD, 4K, backup) become one row and Tuner recommends the most reliable one.
Sport mode
Matches recognised in your guide and bundled, with countdown and estimated match minute – for football, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Formula 1, tennis and golf.
Live stills and From the start
Current pictures from the live programme if you want them; restart running shows when your provider offers catch-up.
No account, no tracking
No Tuner account, no analytics, no ads. Credentials stay in the Keychain, sync runs through your iCloud.
Pay once if you like
Tuner is free; Tuner Plus comes monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase – with Family Sharing.
FAQ
Why is “From the start” missing for some channels?
Your provider offers no archive for that channel.
Is “From the start” free?
Yes, restarting via catch-up is free. Recording from the start of a show is part of Tuner Plus.