App overview and purpose
JioTV - Live TV & Catch-Up is a free multimedia app from Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited that brings television and movies to smartphones and tablets. Designed for viewers on the move, the application lets users stream their favorite serials, live events and on-demand programming wherever they have a data connection.
About the parent company
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited launched its services in 2015 and operates under Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates. Jio introduced voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) as a modern alternative to older 2G/3G standards and quickly grew into a major telecom operator as smartphones became widespread in India. The company’s ecosystem covers many sectors, with Jio focusing on digital and telecommunications offerings.
Channel selection and program variety
The app offers hundreds of channels, including more than 100 HD feeds, across India’s many languages. Viewers can explore a wide range of programming, for example:
- Kids programming and family-friendly shows
- Infotainment and factual content
- Lifestyle series and reality formats
- Devotional channels and spiritual content
- Business and finance news
- Music stations and video channels
- Daily news broadcasts and current affairs
- Regional-language channels from across India
- Live sports coverage and match broadcasts
- Feature films and movie channels
- General entertainment and serials
There is a seven-day catch-up window for many prime-time programs, and major sporting fixtures are available via live streams.
Playback controls and navigation tools
JioTV includes several playback conveniences to enhance viewing:
- 30-second rewind/forward controls and the ability to pause and resume live TV
- A recording feature to save programs for later playback
- A search-driven “Featured” area for trending and popular shows
- A dedicated news section highlighting top stories of the day
- Channel and program bookmarking with reminder alerts
- Smooth channel surfing by swiping and the option to drag and dock the video player
- Adaptive video quality settings to match device capabilities and network conditions
Mobile viewing experience and event highlights
Built for users who want TV in their pocket, JioTV makes it simple to follow current shows and live sports on handheld devices. Its discovery and saving tools help viewers stay up to date and never miss favorite programs. Don’t miss marquee cricket action — for example, Australia’s Tour of India in February–March 2019 was available live through the app.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free