What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is widely regarded as the best IPTV player for Android TV devices, Fire TV Sticks, and Android TV boxes. It has a polished, TV-friendly interface, excellent EPG support, multi-screen viewing, catch-up TV, and smooth channel switching. This guide covers everything you need to know.
Why TiviMate over Other Apps?
- Better EPG: Shows 7-day programme guides with beautiful grid layout
- Faster: Channel switching is near-instant compared to other apps
- Multi-screen: Watch up to 4 channels simultaneously (Premium)
- Catch-up: Watch programmes you missed (where supported)
- Favourites: Create multiple custom favourite groups
- Recording: Record live TV to USB storage (Premium)
Installation
On Fire TV Stick
- Enable Apps from Unknown Sources in Developer Options
- Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store
- Open Downloader and navigate to
tivimate.com - Download and install the TiviMate APK
On Android TV Box
- Open the Google Play Store on your box
- Search for TiviMate IPTV Player
- Click Install
Adding Your StreamProTV Playlist
Method A – Xtream Codes (Recommended)
- Open TiviMate and go to Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist
- Select Xtream Codes API
- Enter:
- Server URL: provided in your welcome email
- Username: your username
- Password: your password
- Tap Next — TiviMate will fetch all channels and EPG data
- Wait for the import to complete (may take 1–2 minutes)
Method B – M3U URL
- In TiviMate, go to Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist
- Select M3U playlist
- Paste your M3U URL
- Optionally, add your EPG URL for programme guide data
- Tap Add
Key Features Guide
Setting Up Favourites
- Navigate to a channel in the guide
- Press and hold (long press) on the channel name
- Select Add to Favourites or Add to Group
- You can create as many favourite groups as you like
Using the EPG (Programme Guide)
- Press the Guide button (or navigate to it in the menu)
- Browse channels left/right for current + upcoming programmes
- Press OK on a future programme to set a reminder or schedule a recording
Catch-Up TV
- In the EPG, navigate backwards in time (left arrow)
- Past programmes marked with a ◄ icon support catch-up
- Press OK to watch from the beginning
Multi-Screen (Premium)
- While watching a channel, press the Multi-view button
- Select the number of screens (2 or 4)
- Use the remote to navigate between screens
TiviMate Premium vs Free
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| EPG | Basic | Full 7-day |
| Favourites | 1 group | Unlimited |
| Multi-screen | ✗ | Up to 4 |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto-update | ✗ | ✓ |
TiviMate Premium is a one-time purchase of around £4 and is absolutely worth it.
Tip: After adding your playlist, go to Settings → Appearance and choose a theme. The dark blue theme looks great on most TVs.
Note: TiviMate is only available for Android-based devices. For iPhone/iPad, use GSE Smart IPTV instead. For Windows/Mac, use VLC or IPTV Smarters.