Learn how to set up Optik TV Recordings, schedule recordings, cancel existing ones and more.
With Optik TV Recordings on the TELUS TV Digital Box or on the TELUS TV+ app, you can record shows and movies and watch them later at home or on-the-go with the TELUS TV+ app.
If you're accessing Optik TV through a TELUS TV HD/4K Set Top Box or HD/4K Digital Box, please see these
How to record and cancel recordings with the TELUS TV+ remote
How to set recordings from your TELUS TV Digital Box
One-click recording setup
There are six different locations from where you can set a recording by pressing the rec button on your remote control.
From the Guide, highlight the program you want to record and select the
rec
button on the remote.
From the live guide (accessed by pressing the left or right arrows on your remote during live playback).
From the Live TV screen.
From the episode details screen.
From the live player (for a show in progress).
From the
Ways to watch
panel for a program available on multiple channels.
Using the on-screen recording icon
You can also set a recording by pressing the on-screen ‘Record’ icon when it is available. The icon will show three different states based on whether you are recording a single program or a series.
Single program recording animation
Series recording animation
How to schedule recording for a single program or a series
The following instructions show you how to set a recording when the
Record
icon is visible on the screen.
Steps to record a single program on your TELUS TV Digital Box and TELUS TV+ browser
Steps to record a single program on your TELUS TV+ app
Steps to record a series on your TELUS TV Digital Box and TELUS TV+ browser
How to find and play your recordings
There are three ways you can find and play recorded programs:
From the
Recent recordings
row on your home screen.
In the
Recent recordings
row, please note that:
If you're watching using your TELUS TV Digital Box, a second way you can find and play your recorded programs is from the
Recordings Manager
. Below are steps to play from the
Recordings Manager
:
Lastly, you can also navigate to
Scheduled
to view or edit your upcoming recordings.
How to cancel a scheduled recording
To cancel a scheduled recording of a single program on your TELUS TV Digital Box or on the TELUS TV+ browser, follow the steps below:
You will also see a
Recording cancelled
notification in the top-right corner of your screen.
To cancel a series being recorded on your TELUS TV Digital Box or TELUS TV+ browser, follow the steps below:
You will also see a
Series recording cancelled
notification in the top-right corner of your screen.
To cancel a recording on the TELUS TV+ app, follow the steps below:
How to delete recordings
To delete a single program from the Recordings Manager on the TELUS TV Digital Box or TELUS TV+ browser, follow the steps below:
To delete a recording on the TELUS TV+ app, follow the steps below:
How can I see the status of my recordings?
The status of your recordings is available in the
Recordings
tab. The interface will show the run-time of the recorded program, as well as the date on which the recording will expire.
An additional prompt will also appear once the recorded program is within three days of expiry.