TiviMate IPTV Player: The Complete Setup & Configuration Guide (2026)
TiviMate is widely regarded as the best IPTV player for Android TV and Firestick. Its combination of a beautiful interface, powerful EPG, catch-up TV, recordings, and multi-screen support makes it the choice of serious IPTV users worldwide. This guide takes you from installation to fully configured in under 15 minutes.
1Installation
On Android TV / Google TV: Open Google Play Store → search "TiviMate IPTV Player" → Install. Free.
On Firestick: TiviMate isn't on the Amazon App Store. Use the Downloader app to install the APK. Search "TiviMate APK" in Downloader or visit the official TiviMate website. Enable "Install Unknown Apps" for Downloader in Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options first.
2Adding Your Playlist (Xtream Codes)
Open TiviMate → tap "Add Playlist" → select "Xtream Codes". Enter: Server URL (e.g. http://server.example.com:8080), Username, Password. Tap Next.
TiviMate will display options for what to load: Live TV, Movies, Series. Select all three → tap Next. Loading takes 30–60 seconds depending on library size.
3Configuring EPG
With Xtream Codes login, EPG loads automatically. To adjust: tap the settings gear → EPG → set "Update EPG" to Daily. Set EPG cache to 7 days for the full weekly guide.
To force an immediate EPG refresh: Settings → EPG → Clear EPG data → Update EPG. This re-downloads the latest programme schedules.
4Premium Features: Catch-Up & Recordings
TiviMate Premium (£4.99/year) unlocks: Catch-up TV (replay past broadcasts), Recordings (requires external USB storage), Multi-screen (watch up to 4 channels simultaneously), and advanced parental controls.
Enable catch-up: Settings → Player → Enable Catch-up. In the EPG, programmes that support catch-up show a replay icon. Tap the icon to watch from the beginning even hours after it aired.
Final Thoughts
TiviMate is worth every penny of the premium subscription — it genuinely replaces cable TV with a better interface. Add your Streamtly Xtream Codes credentials, configure the EPG, and enable catch-up for a complete TV replacement experience in under 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TiviMate free?
The base version is free and includes live TV, basic EPG, and VOD. TiviMate Premium (£4.99/year or £12.99 lifetime) adds catch-up, recordings, multi-screen, and parental controls.
TiviMate says "Trial expired" — what do I do?
You need to purchase TiviMate Premium. Open TiviMate → Settings → Get Premium. Purchase via Google Play on Android, or use the TiviMate website for Firestick.
How do I organise channels into favourites in TiviMate?
Long-press any channel in the channel list → Add to Favourites. You can create multiple favourite groups. In Settings → Channel Groups, you can reorder and rename your groups.
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