How to Organise IPTV Channels into Groups (2026)
A 35,000-channel IPTV library is only useful if you can find what you want quickly. Channel organisation — through groups, favourites, and custom categories — is the key to a comfortable daily viewing experience.
1Organisation in TiviMate
Favourites: While watching any channel, press the Star/Bookmark button → Add to Favourites. Create multiple favourites groups: "Sports", "News", "Kids", etc. Long-press any favourite to reorder.
Channel groups: TiviMate shows your provider's groups (Sports, Movies, UK, etc.) in the left sidebar. Tap and hold a group → Edit → reorder or hide groups you never use.
Hide channels: Long-press any channel → Hide. Hidden channels disappear from all lists. Useful for removing hundreds of unwanted international channels from view.
2Organisation in IPTV Smarters
Long-press any channel → Add to Favourites. Access favourites by switching to the "Favourites" group filter.
Group management: tap the group selector at the top → all available groups show. Tap a group to hide/show it. Reorder groups by holding and dragging.
3Organisation in OTT Navigator (Advanced)
OTT Navigator's channel management is the most powerful available. Create custom groups from scratch, mix channels from different provider groups, and add channels to multiple custom categories.
Bulk operations: select multiple channels → assign to group, add to favourites, or hide all at once. Saves hours compared to channel-by-channel management.
Final Thoughts
Spending 20 minutes organising your channels into favourites and custom groups transforms a 35,000-channel library into a personalised, easy-to-navigate TV guide. Start with 10–20 favourite channels and hide groups you never watch — the result feels like a customised cable TV package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do channel group settings sync across devices?
No. Channel groups and favourites are saved locally per device. You'll need to configure them on each device separately, or use a backup/export feature if your app supports it.
Can I create my own custom groups?
In OTT Navigator: yes, full custom group creation. In TiviMate: you can create favourites groups but can't create groups from scratch. In IPTV Smarters: favourites only.
How do I search for a specific channel quickly?
All major IPTV apps have a search function. In TiviMate: press the magnifying glass or start typing on your keyboard. In IPTV Smarters: tap the search icon at the top of the channel list.
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