TiviMate is one of the most popular IPTV players for Android TV and the Fire TV Stick. This TiviMate setup guide shows how to install the app, add your IPTV login (Xtream Codes or M3U), get the TV guide working – and whether TiviMate Premium is worth paying for.
What is TiviMate?
TiviMate IPTV Player is an app made for TV screens and remote controls. It shows your channels in a TV-guide grid, much like a cable box, and works with the three common login types: Xtream Codes, M3U playlists and Stalker portals. The app itself contains no channels – the developer says clearly that it is a media player only. Your channels come from your IPTV subscription.
TiviMate is designed for Android TV. It is not made for touch screens, so on phones and tablets another app is a better choice.
Which devices can run TiviMate?
| Device | TiviMate? | Use instead |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV / Google TV (Sony, Philips, TCL, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield) | Yes – from Google Play | – |
| Fire TV with Fire OS (Fire TV Stick 4K Max, 4K Plus, Fire TV Cube, older Fire TV Sticks, TVs with Fire TV built in) | Yes – with Downloader | – |
| Fire TV with Vega OS (Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Fire TV Stick 4K and HD from 2026) | No – these models only install apps from Amazon’s store | Ask our support which player works on your model |
| Samsung and LG Smart TV | No | IBO Player or Flix IPTV – see the Smart TV guide |
| Apple TV, iPhone and iPad | No | iPlayTV or IPTVX – see the Apple TV guide |
How to install TiviMate on Android TV and Google TV
- Open the Google Play Store on your TV or streaming box.
- Search for TiviMate IPTV Player and select it.
- Click Install and then Open.
That’s it – go straight to the next step and add your playlist.
How to install TiviMate on a Fire TV Stick
TiviMate is not in Amazon’s Appstore, so on Fire TV models with Fire OS it is installed with the free Downloader app – the same method as in our Fire TV Stick guide.
- On the home screen, go to Find › Search, type Downloader and install it.
- Open Settings › My Fire TV › Developer Options and switch Install unknown apps to ON for Downloader. (No Developer Options? Open About, select your Fire TV Stick 7 times and go back.)
- Open Downloader, enter the TiviMate download link and click Go. Only use the developer’s official file – our support team will send you the exact link.
- Click Install, then Done, and delete the installation file to free up space.
Add your IPTV subscription to TiviMate
When you open TiviMate for the first time, it asks you to add a playlist. Choose the login type you received:
- Click Add playlist and choose Xtream Codes.
- Enter the server address (portal URL), your username and password exactly as written – they are case-sensitive.
- Click Next, give the playlist a name and click Done.
- Wait a moment while channels and the TV guide load.
Got an M3U link instead? Choose Enter URL, paste the full link and continue the same way.
Get the TV guide (EPG) working
The TV guide normally appears within a few minutes. If it stays empty, open TiviMate’s settings, go to the EPG section and update the guide manually. If the programmes are an hour out, check the time zone on your TV box and the time-shift setting for the guide. You can also set how often the guide updates – once a day is enough for most people.
TiviMate Premium – is it worth it?
The free version lets you add a playlist and watch live TV. TiviMate Premium is an optional paid upgrade – a yearly plan or a one-time lifetime option, with the price shown in the app – that unlocks extras such as recording, catch-up, multiview, more playlists and better favourites management.
Premium unlocks app features only – it never includes channels. If you watch every day on Android TV or a Fire TV Stick, many viewers find it worth it. Start with the free version and upgrade only if you miss a feature.
Common TiviMate problems and fixes
- No channels after adding the playlist: check that the username, password and server address are typed exactly (including http:// and the port number), and that your subscription is active.
- The TV guide is empty: update the EPG in settings and wait a few minutes. With an M3U link, ask your provider for the EPG link.
- Freezing or buffering: use a cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and follow our 9 buffering fixes.
- TiviMate can’t be found on the Fire TV: it is not in Amazon’s Appstore – use Downloader, and check that your stick is not a Vega OS model.
- The login stops working on a second TV: one login is for one screen at a time. For several TVs, choose a multi-device plan.
Common questions about TiviMate
Is TiviMate free?
Yes, the basic app is free and lets you add a playlist and watch live TV. TiviMate Premium is an optional paid upgrade with extra features such as recording and multiview.
Does TiviMate come with channels?
No. TiviMate is only a player. The channels appear when you add the login or playlist from your IPTV subscription.
Can I use TiviMate on Apple TV?
No, TiviMate is not available for Apple TV, iPhone or iPad. Use iPlayTV or IPTVX instead – see our best IPTV apps guide.
Does TiviMate work on Samsung or LG TVs?
No. Samsung and LG use their own systems, so use IBO Player or Flix IPTV there – or connect an Android TV box or a Fire TV Stick with Fire OS.
Does TiviMate work with VizIPTV?
Yes. Our subscriptions include Xtream Codes login details that work in TiviMate, and our support team can help you set it up on WhatsApp.
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