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TiviMate IPTV Player: Setup, Premium Features and Tips
How to install and set up TiviMate IPTV Player on Android TV and Fire TV, what TiviMate Premium adds, and the settings that make the TV guide work properly.
By the Best IPTV UK team · Updated · 7 min read
TiviMate IPTV Player is an Android TV app known for its traditional, cable-style TV guide. It's a favourite on Fire TV Sticks, Nvidia Shield and Google TV devices because channel surfing feels like using a satellite box: a full grid of channels and times, quick zapping, and catch-up from the guide where supported.
Like every IPTV player, TiviMate has no channels of its own. You add a playlist from your IPTV provider.
Which devices TiviMate supports
- Android TV and Google TV televisions and streaming devices
- Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube and Fire TV smart TVs
- Android TV boxes, including the Nvidia Shield
It's designed for a TV and remote. It isn't available for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung or LG TVs — see our IPTV app comparison for those.
How to install TiviMate
On Android TV and Google TV
- Open Google Play on the TV.
- Search for TiviMate IPTV Player and install it.
On Fire TV Stick
Check the Amazon Appstore first. If TiviMate isn't listed for your device, it can be installed with the Downloader app using the developer's published download address. Our Firestick installation guide shows how to enable apps from Downloader safely.
Adding your playlist
- Open TiviMate and choose Add playlist.
- Pick Xtream Codes login if your provider gave you a server, username and password. Choose M3U playlist if you have a single URL.
- Enter the details exactly as supplied, then select Next.
- TiviMate loads the channels and checks for a TV guide. With Xtream Codes, the guide is normally found automatically. With M3U, you may need to add an EPG (XMLTV) URL.
- Give the playlist a name and choose Done.
What TiviMate Premium adds
The free version is enough to test the app with one playlist. TiviMate Premium is an optional paid upgrade from the developer that unlocks features such as:
- More than one playlist
- Catch-up playback from the guide, where the provider supports it
- Favourites and custom channel groups
- Recording (to device or external storage, where supported)
- Extra customisation of the guide and player
The developer sets the price and terms, and Premium is bought through a separate companion app. Check the current details before paying.
Settings to change first
| Setting | Why |
|---|---|
| Settings → EPG → update interval | Keeps the guide fresh; refresh manually if it's blank |
| Settings → EPG → time shift | Fixes programme times that are an hour out |
| Settings → Playlists → hide groups | Fewer groups means a faster guide on older sticks |
| Settings → Playback → decoder | Switch between hardware and software decoding if a channel stutters |
| Settings → Playback → buffer size | A larger buffer can smooth brief connection dips |
Using catch-up in TiviMate
Channels with catch-up show an archive icon in the guide. Scroll back to a programme that has already aired and select it to play from the start. Catch-up needs Premium and a provider that offers it on that channel. More in our catch-up explainer.
Troubleshooting
- Guide shows "No information": refresh the EPG; for M3U, add an EPG URL. See fixing the IPTV guide.
- Buffering: try Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and a larger buffer. Our buffering checklist has the full list.
- Slow on a basic Fire TV Stick: hide unused groups and reduce the guide to fewer days.
TiviMate with Best IPTV UK
Best IPTV UK works with TiviMate using an Xtream Codes login, including the guide and catch-up on supported channels. Tell us you use TiviMate when you ask for a trial, and see our Android TV page for recommended devices.
Frequently asked questions
Is TiviMate free?
TiviMate can be installed and used for free with a single playlist. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade from the developer that unlocks extra features such as multiple playlists, catch-up, favourites management and recording.
Does TiviMate work on Firestick?
Yes. TiviMate is designed for Android TV and runs on Fire TV devices, which use an Android-based system. Newer 4K and 4K Max sticks give the smoothest experience with large guides.
Is TiviMate available on iPhone or Samsung TVs?
No. TiviMate is built for Android TV-based devices. On iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung or LG TVs you will need a different IPTV player.
Does TiviMate include channels?
No. TiviMate is a player only. It displays the channels and guide from the playlist or Xtream Codes login supplied by your IPTV provider.
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