TiviMate Setup Guide 2026: The Ultimate IPTV Player for Android & Firestick

TiviMate is the most powerful IPTV player available for Android devices and Amazon Firestick. It offers a polished TV-like interface, fast channel switching, a full EPG grid, DVR recording, multi-view, favorites management, and deep customization options that no other IPTV player matches. If you use a Firestick or Android TV box for IPTV, TiviMate should be your first choice.

This guide covers everything from installation to advanced features. By the end, you will have TiviMate fully configured with your IPTV service running smoothly.

If you need an IPTV subscription to use with TiviMate, start a free 24-hour trial with IPTVBROS — it supports Xtream Codes API, which is the recommended login method for TiviMate.

What Is TiviMate?

TiviMate is a free IPTV player app for Android-based devices. Like IPTV Smarters Pro, it does not include any channels or content on its own. You need a separate IPTV subscription that provides login credentials, and TiviMate connects to that service and displays the channels, VOD, and EPG data.

TiviMate comes in two versions:

• TiviMate Free — Basic playback, single playlist, limited features.
• TiviMate Premium ($4.99/year or $19.99 lifetime) — Unlocks recording, multi-view, multiple playlists, catch-up TV, scheduled recordings, and auto-updates.

Premium is strongly recommended. The free version is useful for testing, but the real power of TiviMate comes with Premium features.

TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro: Which Should You Use?

Both are excellent IPTV players, but they serve different audiences.

Feature	TiviMate	IPTV Smarters Pro
Price	Free / $4.99/yr Premium	Free
EPG Grid	Excellent (TV-like grid)	Good (basic grid)
Channel Switching Speed	Very fast	Average
Recording / DVR	Yes (Premium)	No
Multi-View	Yes (Premium, up to 9 screens)	No
Catch-Up TV	Yes (Premium)	Yes
Multiple Playlists	Yes (Premium)	Yes
Parental Controls	Yes	Yes
iOS Support	No	Yes
Mac Support	No	Yes
Firestick	Yes (sideload)	Yes (sideload)
Interface Quality	Excellent	Good
Best For	Firestick / Android TV power users	iOS users, cross-platform

Bottom line: If you only use Firestick or Android, TiviMate Premium is the superior experience. If you need iOS or Mac support, use IPTV Smarters Pro instead.

How to Install TiviMate on Amazon Firestick

TiviMate is not available in the Amazon Appstore, so you need to sideload it using the Downloader app.

Step 1: Enable Apps from Unknown Sources

1. From the Firestick home screen, go to Settings (gear icon).
2. Select My Fire TV.
3. Select Developer Options. If you do not see this, go to About, then click on your Fire TV name 7 times to unlock developer mode.
4. Enable Install unknown apps.
5. Find Downloader in the list and toggle it On.

Step 2: Install the Downloader App

1. Go to the Firestick home screen and open the Search (magnifying glass icon).
2. Type Downloader and select the app by AFTVnews (orange icon).
3. Click Download and install it.

Step 3: Download and Install TiviMate

1. Open Downloader.
2. In the URL field, type: tivimate.com and press Go.
3. The TiviMate website will load. Navigate to the download section.
4. Download the latest APK file.
5. When the download finishes, click Install.
6. Once installed, click Done (not Open).
7. Delete the APK file when prompted to save storage.

Step 4: Open TiviMate and Add Your Playlist

1. Open TiviMate from your Apps list.
2. On first launch, it will ask you to Add Playlist.
3. Choose Xtream Codes (recommended) or M3U Playlist.
4. Enter your IPTV credentials. For IPTVBROS, use the Xtream Codes details from your welcome email.
5. TiviMate will connect and load your channel list.

How to Install TiviMate on Android TV Box

If you have an Android TV box like the Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, onn 4K Pro, or Google TV Streamer, installation is simpler.

Option 1: Google Play Store (If Available)

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV device.
2. Search for TiviMate IPTV Player.
3. Click Install.
4. Open TiviMate and add your playlist using Xtream Codes or M3U.

Option 2: Sideload via Downloader

If TiviMate is not available in the Play Store for your device, follow the same Downloader sideloading steps described in the Firestick section above.

For a list of recommended Android TV boxes, see our best Android TV box for IPTV guide.

Setting Up Xtream Codes Login in TiviMate

Xtream Codes is the recommended connection method. It provides full integration with your IPTV provider’s features including organized categories, EPG, VOD, series, and catch-up TV.

What You Need

Your IPTV provider will give you three pieces of information:

• Server URL — Example: http://server.example.com:8080
• Username — Your account username
• Password — Your account password

IPTVBROS sends these credentials in your welcome email after you subscribe or start a free trial.

Adding Xtream Codes in TiviMate

1. Open TiviMate.
2. Go to Settings > Playlists > Add Playlist.
3. Select Xtream Codes.
4. Enter the Server URL, Username, and Password.
5. Click Next.
6. TiviMate will process the playlist. This may take 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on the size of the channel list.
7. Once loaded, you will see your channels organized by category.

For a deeper explanation of Xtream Codes, see our Xtream Codes API guide.

Configuring EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

TiviMate has the best EPG experience of any IPTV player. The TV-style grid guide shows what is currently playing, what is coming next, and lets you browse programs across all channels.

Automatic EPG (Recommended)

If you connected via Xtream Codes, TiviMate usually pulls EPG data automatically from your provider. No additional setup is needed.

1. After adding your playlist, go to Settings > EPG.
2. Ensure Auto-update is enabled.
3. Set the update interval to Every 4 hours or Every 8 hours.

Manual EPG URL

If your EPG is not loading automatically, you may need to add an EPG URL manually.

1. Go to Settings > Playlists.
2. Select your playlist.
3. Scroll to EPG and enter the EPG URL provided by your IPTV service.
4. Click Update EPG.

EPG Display Settings

To customize the EPG grid appearance:

1. Go to Settings > EPG.
2. Adjust EPG Time Range (how many hours are shown on screen).
3. Set Past Programs to show or hide programs that already aired.
4. Enable Channel Logo in EPG for visual identification.

For more on EPG setup across different apps, see our IPTV EPG guide.

Recording and DVR Setup (Premium)

One of TiviMate Premium’s standout features is the ability to record live TV and schedule recordings — something most IPTV players do not support.

Setting Up Recording Storage

1. Go to Settings > Recordings.
2. Select Recording Path.
3. Choose a location: internal storage, USB drive, or external hard drive.
4. USB drives are recommended for long recordings to avoid filling up internal storage.

Recording a Live Channel

1. While watching a channel, press the OK/Select button on your remote.
2. Select the Record icon (circle icon).
3. The channel will begin recording immediately.
4. Press the Record icon again to stop.

Scheduling a Recording

1. Open the EPG guide.
2. Navigate to a future program.
3. Select the program and choose Record.
4. TiviMate will automatically start and stop recording at the scheduled time.

Storage Requirements

Recording storage depends on the stream quality:

Quality	Storage per Hour	2-Hour Movie
SD (480p)	~1.5 GB	~3 GB
HD (720p)	~2.5 GB	~5 GB
Full HD (1080p)	~4 GB	~8 GB
4K (2160p)	~10 GB	~20 GB

A 128 GB USB drive can store approximately 30 to 50 hours of HD content.

For more on recording IPTV, see our IPTV recording guide.

Multi-View: Watch Multiple Channels at Once (Premium)

TiviMate Premium supports multi-view, allowing you to watch up to 9 channels simultaneously on one screen. This is ideal for sports fans who want to follow multiple games at once.

How to Use Multi-View

1. Start watching a channel.
2. Press and hold the OK/Select button on your remote.
3. Select Add to Multi-View.
4. Navigate to another channel and repeat.
5. TiviMate will display the channels in a split-screen grid.

Multi-View Tips

• Audio plays from the focused (highlighted) channel. Press the directional buttons on your remote to switch audio focus.
• Multi-view requires a strong internet connection. Each stream uses bandwidth, so 4 simultaneous HD channels need approximately 40 Mbps.
• On lower-powered devices like basic Firesticks, limit to 2 to 4 channels to avoid performance issues. For best multi-view performance, use a device like the Nvidia Shield or Firestick 4K Max.

Managing Favorites and Channel Groups

TiviMate makes it easy to create custom channel groups so you can quickly access the channels you watch most.

Adding Channels to Favorites

1. While browsing the channel list, highlight a channel.
2. Press and hold the OK/Select button.
3. Select Add to Favorites.
4. The channel is now in your Favorites group.

Creating Custom Groups

1. Go to Settings > Groups.
2. Select Create Group.
3. Name your group (e.g., “Sports,” “News,” “Kids”).
4. Add channels to the group by selecting them from the full channel list.

Hiding Unwanted Channel Groups

If your IPTV provider delivers thousands of channels across many categories, you can hide groups you do not watch:

1. Go to Settings > Playlists > select your playlist > Groups.
2. Uncheck the groups you want to hide.
3. Only the selected groups will appear in the channel list.

This keeps your channel list clean and makes navigation faster.

TiviMate Player Settings and Optimization

Choosing the Right Player Engine

TiviMate offers multiple player engines:

• ExoPlayer (Default) — Works well for most streams. Recommended for Xtream Codes connections.
• Android System Player — Uses the device’s built-in media player. Try this if ExoPlayer has issues.
• External Player — Send streams to VLC or MX Player for advanced codec support.

To change the player: Settings > Player > Decoder.

Buffer Size

If you experience buffering, adjust the buffer size:

1. Go to Settings > Player > Buffer Size.
2. Increase from the default value. Try Medium or High.
3. Higher buffer sizes use more RAM but reduce playback interruptions.

For more buffering fixes, see our IPTV buffering fix guide.

Stream Format

If a channel is not playing, try changing the stream format:

1. While watching a channel, open Settings > Player > Stream Format.
2. Switch between MPEGTS and HLS.
3. Some channels work better with one format over the other.

TiviMate Premium: How to Activate

Step 1: Create a TiviMate Companion Account

1. On your phone or computer, go to tivimate.com.
2. Download the TiviMate Companion app from the Google Play Store.
3. Create an account and purchase a Premium subscription ($4.99/year or $19.99 lifetime).

Step 2: Activate Premium in TiviMate

1. Open TiviMate on your Firestick or Android TV device.
2. Go to Settings > Account.
3. Sign in with the account you created in the Companion app.
4. Premium features will unlock immediately.

Note: One Premium account covers up to 5 devices on the yearly plan.

Troubleshooting Common TiviMate Issues

Channels Not Loading

• Verify your IPTV subscription is active. Check your account or contact your provider.
• Re-enter your Xtream Codes credentials. A single typo in the server URL, username, or password will cause a failure.
• Try switching between Xtream Codes and M3U connection methods.

EPG Not Showing

• Go to Settings > EPG and click Update EPG.
• Ensure your provider’s EPG URL is correct.
• Set auto-update to every 4 to 8 hours.

App Crashing or Freezing

• Clear the app cache: Firestick Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > TiviMate > Clear Cache.
• Ensure you are running the latest version of TiviMate. Re-download from tivimate.com if needed.
• Restart your Firestick by unplugging it for 30 seconds.

Recording Not Working

• Ensure you have TiviMate Premium activated.
• Check that your recording path has available storage space.
• For USB recording, ensure the USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or exFAT and is properly mounted.

For more troubleshooting tips across all IPTV apps, see our IPTV not working fix guide.

TiviMate Keyboard Shortcuts for Remote Control

If you use a wireless keyboard or air mouse with your Firestick or Android TV box, these shortcuts speed up navigation:

Key	Action
Up/Down Arrow	Navigate channels
Left/Right Arrow	Volume or channel info
Enter	Select / OK
Backspace	Go back
P	Play/Pause
R	Record
G	Open EPG guide
F	Add to Favorites

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TiviMate free?

TiviMate offers a free version with basic features. TiviMate Premium costs $4.99/year or $19.99 for a lifetime license and unlocks recording, multi-view, multiple playlists, and catch-up TV.

Does TiviMate work on iOS or iPhone?

No. TiviMate is only available for Android-based devices. If you need an IPTV player for iOS, use IPTV Smarters Pro or GSE Smart IPTV.

Can I use TiviMate with any IPTV provider?

Yes. TiviMate works with any IPTV service that provides Xtream Codes API credentials or M3U playlist links. We recommend IPTVBROS for the best experience — 15,000+ channels, 30,000+ VOD titles, 4K quality, and full Xtream Codes support starting at $7.51/month.

How many devices can I use with TiviMate Premium?

The yearly plan supports up to 5 devices. The lifetime plan supports 1 device.

Is TiviMate safe to install on Firestick?

Yes. TiviMate is a legitimate, well-maintained application. Sideloading it via the Downloader app is the standard installation method for Firestick apps that are not in the Amazon Appstore.

Next Steps

Now that TiviMate is set up, explore these related guides:

• Best Android TV Box for IPTV in 2026 — Upgrade your hardware for the best experience.
• IPTV Buffering Fix Guide — Eliminate buffering for smooth playback.
• Best VPN for IPTV — Protect your privacy and avoid ISP throttling.
• How to Record IPTV — Deep dive into DVR setup with TiviMate.
• IPTVBROS Free Trial — Test 15,000+ channels free for 24 hours.