Can You Record TV on Computer? How to Record TV on Computer

Streaming services revolutionize how we watch TV programs. Most popular TV channels around the world are available on those platforms so that we can enjoy live TVs around the world on mobile devices and laptops without a TV. If you want to record TV on a computer, there are two ways.

Way 1. Record TV on Computer with Cloud DVR

Most popular streaming services - like YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, etc., - offer Cloud DVR that allows subscribers to record and save live TV programs to cloud storage.

It is easy to record a TV show on a computer with Cloud DVR.

Log in your account > head to Live TV guide > select a show > hit Record or Add (+) button on the detail page.

Notices:

• The storage of Cloud DVR is limited as usual. You need to upgrade your subscription for unlimited storage.
• Recordings are only available to watch for a period and will be removed from the storage when they expire.

Way 2. Record TV on Computer with Screen Recorder

iTop Screen Recorder is a professional screen recorder for PC which is able to record any streaming content from any service while keeping original quality. More than capturing a live TV or on-demand movies/shows, it supports recording microphone and webcam helping content creators to make a review or reaction video with ease.

Follow the steps to record TV on a computer.

1. Download and install iTop Screen Recorder on your PC.

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2. Play the show you want to record.

3. Launch iTop Screen Recorder. Go to Record > Screen. Select recording area.

4. Turn on Speaker to record the TV show with audio.

5. Press CTRL and click the REC button at the same time (Enhanced Mode) to screen record protected videos without black screen.

6. Click Stop button on the mini control bar to stop recording.

7. Find the recorded video in Files > Video. Play, edit or share it at will.

Disclaimer: We DO NOT advocate recording copyrighted TV shows for commercial and illegal use.