WOWOW On Demand is one of Japan's leading major Internet on-demand delivery services, offering a wide variety of content including movies, dramas, and sports. Subscribers can watch as much content as they want, and even if they miss a TV program, this convenient service allows them to watch the delivered works later. However, if you want to watch on-the-go or offline, you need to record and save WOWOW On Demand. This article details how to record WOWOW On Demand for each device, including PCs and smartphones.
Method 1: Record and save WOWOW On Demand on PC (Windows and Mac) with high quality and speed
For Windows and Mac users who want to save videos from WOWOW On Demand, KeepStreams One is recommended among the many products currently available.
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KeepStreams One is an advanced recording software for Windows and Mac that not only records WOWOW On Demand videos, but also offers double-speed recording, batch downloading, SRT subtitle saving, and more.
Before recording, you can customize the output quality of the WOWOW On Demand programs you want to watch. You can choose the resolution from 320p to SHD/Full HD, the audio track from ACC or EAC3, and more. When recording, double-speed recording and batch download functions allow you to record and save multiple episodes at a rapid pace. Recorded videos can be saved in formats such as MP4, MKV, and MP3.
KeepStreams One also features a scheduled recording function, allowing users to set the recording start time table to match the streaming times of WOWOW On Demand programs. This way, you can record and save missed programs to your PC in advance and watch them anytime, anywhere.
Below is a detailed explanation of the procedure for recording WOWOW On Demand programs using KeepStreams One, so please refer to it.
How to record WOWOW on Demand programs with KeepStreams One
Step 1. Launch the recording tool, available without registration (free trial)
Download and install KeepStreams according to your computer's operating system (Windows and Mac).
Then launch KeepStreams and take advantage of the free trial with no registration required.
Step 2. Play the WOWOW on-demand video you want to record using the built-in browser.
Select WOWOW On Demand from "VIP Services" on the left side. After accessing WOWOW On Demand with the built-in browser, first log in to your WOWOW On Demand account for unlimited viewing.
Then, play the movie, program or sports you wish to record. Once played, video data analysis will start automatically without the need to extract and copy and paste the URL.
Step3. Set screen recording and saving format for WOWOW on-demand videos
After analysis, a pop-up window will allow you to set the screen recording and saving format of WOWOW on-demand videos.
- (1) You can select single or multiple WOWOW on-demand videos you want to save.
- ② The resolution can be selected up to Full HD (1080P).
- ( iii) If you wish to pre-record a new eviso of a work being streamed, set the time to start recording according to the delivery time in the "Schedule" field.
- After setting, click ④ to add it to the queue and you can download it with other WOWOW On Demand videos later, or ⑤ to download the selected episode immediately.
Step4. Record and save WOWOW On Demand at double speed
Click on the "Downloading" item on the left side of the main screen to check the progress of videos that have started recording or have been added to the queue. Here you can control the double-speed recording, including "Start All" and "Pause All.
Recorded videos can be saved as MP4 or MKV format with the default file save path [Document>KeepStreams>KeepStreams>Output>MPD].
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Method Two: Recording and saving WOWOW On Demand programs on your smartphone (iPhone/Android)
How to record WOWOW on-demand programs on your iPhone
With an iPhone, you can record using the iPhone's on-screen recording feature. iPhone on-screen recording is a feature of iOS 11 or later, so please check your iOS version in advance before recording WOWOW On Demand.
If the screen recording function is not enabled, you will need to set it up in the Control Center. Specifically,
- Launch the "Settings" app and navigate to "Control Center.
- Add "Screen Recording" to "Add Controls" and add it to "Included Controls".
- Then "Screen Recording" will be available.
Below is how to record WOWOW On Demand programs on your iPhone. Please refer to it.
- First, maintain the screen of the WOWOW On Demand program while it is playing. Swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to display the Control Center.
- Tap the screen recording icon, a countdown will begin and screen recording will start after 3 seconds. Once recording starts, a recording symbol will appear in the upper left corner, indicating that recording is in progress.
- When you stop recording, tap the red clock in the upper left corner of the screen while recording is in progress. A confirmation screen will appear asking, "Do you want to stop recording? When the confirmation screen appears, select "Stop". Recording will automatically end when the screen is locked by pressing the sleep button or by other means.
- Recorded TV videos are automatically saved in the "Photos" application.
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These are the steps for recording WOWOW On Demand programs on the iPhone. This will allow you to watch your favorite programs later.
How to record WOWOW On Demand programs on Android
You can easily record WOWOW on-demand videos using the standard screen recording feature included in Android 11.
- Swipe the screen from top to bottom to display the drop-down menu.
- Tap "Start Screen Recording."
- Turn on "Record" if you wish to record audio, and turn on "Record on-screen taps as well" if you wish to record on-screen taps as well.
- When recording starts, a red mark will appear on the screen and a 3-second countdown will begin.
- To stop screen recording, tap "Stop Screen Record" in the drop-down menu.
- The video captured by screen recording will be saved to the gallery or other location.
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Notes on Recording WOWOW On Demand
Point 1: Copyright of WOWOW on-demand delivery contents
WOWOW On Demand is an on-demand delivery service, and most of the content provided is protected by copyright. According to the revision of the Copyright Law, recording or recording "paid works, etc." may be considered a violation of the law, so please check thoroughly before recording.
Point 2. Purpose of recording from WOWOW on Demand
Content recorded from WOWOW On Demand must be used only for private purposes within the scope of personal use. Please be careful not to transmit saved videos to others, as this may cause copyright or neighboring rights infringement.
Point 3. In case of blacking out the WOWOW On Demand recording
When recording the WOWOW On Demand screen using the screen recording function of your smartphone, the playback screen may turn black. This is because WOWOW On Demand is equipped with DRM-like technology. If you cannot record with your smartphone, try using PC software.
Point 4. Cannot record WOWOW On Demand on TV
You need a smart TV to watch WOWOW On Demand programs. Unlike conventional TVs, Smart TVs can stream WOWOW On Demand videos because they can connect to the Internet and enjoy a variety of online content. However, Smart TVs cannot record WOWOW On Demand programs.
Conclusion
In this article, we have introduced how to record WOWOW On Demand videos for each device, including PCs and smartphones. Please choose the method that best suits your needs.
We especially recommend KeepStreams One which is a simple and fast way to record WOWOW on-demand videos! It allows you to record WOWOW On Demand streaming programs quickly and easily, and you can record multiple episodes easily and quickly using the double-speed recording function. Please give it a try.