Formuler at a glance
- Newest models
- Z12 Ultra, Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro (Android 12, MyTVOnline 4)
- Also current
- Z11 Pro Max and Z11 Pro (MyTVOnline 3); Z mini, a compact dongle (MyTVOnline 3)
- Google-certified option
- Formuler GTV: Android TV 12 with Google Play and Chromecast built in (MyTVOnline 2)
- Logins
- Portal (MAC address) and playlist logins in MyTVOnline
- Recording
- Scheduled recording to a USB drive from the guide (internal storage on the Z12 Ultra)
From formuler.tv and the Formuler Helpdesk, checked September 2026.
The Formuler range in 2026
| Model | Player | Key specifications (Formuler) |
|---|---|---|
| Z12 Ultra | MyTVOnline 4 (update from 3) | Android 12, Realtek RTD1319C, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, Wi-Fi 6E, gigabit Ethernet, Dolby Vision and Atmos, AV1 |
| Z12 Ultra SE | MyTVOnline 4 | Android 12, RTD1319C, 2 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Wi-Fi 6E, gigabit Ethernet, Dolby Vision, AV1 |
| Z12 Pro | MyTVOnline 4 | Android 12, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, Wi-Fi 5, gigabit Ethernet, HDR10+ and HLG, AV1 |
| Z11 Pro Max | MyTVOnline 3 | Android 11, RTD1319C, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, Wi-Fi 6, gigabit Ethernet |
| Z11 Pro | MyTVOnline 3 | A lower-priced Z11 model |
| Z mini | MyTVOnline 3 | A compact dongle: Android 12, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, Wi-Fi 5, no Ethernet port |
| GTV | MyTVOnline 2 | Google-certified Android TV 12, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, gigabit Ethernet, Chromecast built in |
BT1 editions come with Formuler’s Bluetooth voice remote instead of the infrared one; the box is the same. For an IPTV-focused alternative, see Formuler vs BuzzTV.
MyTVOnline 4 on the Z12 series
MyTVOnline 4 was released on 30 August 2026 alongside the Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro. It adds a customisable home screen, AI-powered recommendations and up to four user profiles with separate viewing histories, along with faster channel switching. It’s exclusive to the Z12 series: Z12 Ultra owners get it through the Software Update app, while Z11, Z10 and older models stay on their current version.
Set up your IPTV service
- Connect by Ethernet if your model has a port (every Z12 and Z11 model does; the Z mini doesn’t). See Wi-Fi vs Ethernet.
- Open MyTVOnline from the home screen.
- Add your service. Choose the type that matches what your provider sent:
- a portal: give your provider the MAC address MyTVOnline shows, then enter the portal address. See add a portal to MyTVOnline and what a MAC address login is;
- a playlist: enter your M3U link or Xtream Codes details.
- Let the channels and guide load, then set the guide to update automatically.
Catch-up and recording
Catch-up plays programmes your provider has already recorded on its servers, typically for 1 to 14 days depending on the provider. Channels that support it show a small red symbol next to their name. Open the guide with the EPG/Guide button, go back to a past programme and press OK. Formuler notes that catch-up works with portal services, not with plain M3U playlists, and only on channels your provider supports.
Recording needs a correctly formatted USB drive (the Z12 Ultra can also record internally):
- Press EPG/Guide on the remote to open the channel grid.
- Move to a future programme and press REC (or OK to set start and end times, duration and repeats).
- The box wakes from standby to record, so you can leave it in standby.
How much you can record depends on the drive’s size and the stream’s bitrate; an HD (720p) channel uses roughly 1.1 to 1.8 GB an hour, and Full HD 1.8 to 3.6 GB. Check your provider’s terms on recording.
Tips
- Frame rate: turn on auto frame rate in the box or player settings for smooth 25 and 50 fps UK channels.
- Remote: BT1 remotes pair over Bluetooth; if yours stops responding, see pairing a Formuler remote.
- Problems: see Formuler IPTV not working and Formuler error codes.
Formuler or another box?
Formulers are made for IPTV, with a player designed around live TV and features such as catch-up and scheduled recording built in. General-purpose devices such as the Nvidia Shield or Google TV Streamer offer broader streaming-app support. Formuler vs BuzzTV compares the two IPTV-focused brands, and the MyTVOnline guide covers the player itself.