What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is a premium IPTV player designed specifically for Android TV and Android devices. It's widely considered the best IPTV player available, offering a sleek interface, powerful features, and exceptional performance. Unlike other IPTV players, TiviMate focuses on providing a TV-like experience with advanced EPG support, recording capabilities, and multi-playlist management.
Developed by AR Mobile Dev, TiviMate has become the go-to choice for IPTV enthusiasts who demand the best viewing experience. The app is free to download with basic features, but unlocking its full potential requires a TiviMate Premium subscription.
Key Features of TiviMate
Clean, modern UI designed for TV screens with smooth animations and intuitive navigation
Comprehensive electronic program guide with 7-day history and future scheduling
Record live TV and access catch-up content from the past 7 days (Premium feature)
Add up to 5 playlists and switch between them seamlessly (Premium feature)
Watch multiple channels simultaneously with PiP mode
Lock channels and categories with PIN protection for family-safe viewing
TiviMate Free vs Premium
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Playlists | 1 | 5 |
| EPG Support | ||
| Recording | - | |
| Catch-Up TV | - | |
| Picture-in-Picture | - | |
| TV Archive | - | |
| Price | Free | $5.49/year |
Recommendation: TiviMate Premium is absolutely worth the $5.49/year investment. The recording, catch-up, and multi-playlist features alone make it the best value in IPTV players.
How to Install TiviMate
For Android TV devices:
- Open Google Play Store on your Android TV
- Search for "TiviMate IPTV Player"
- Select the app by AR Mobile Dev
- Click "Install" and wait for download to complete
- Click "Open" to launch TiviMate
For Amazon Firestick (TiviMate is not in Amazon App Store):
- Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" in Firestick settings
- Install Downloader app from Amazon App Store
- Open Downloader and enter TiviMate APK download URL
- Download and install the APK file
- Launch TiviMate from Your Apps section
- Open TiviMate for the first time
- Accept the terms and conditions
- Grant necessary permissions if prompted
- You'll see the main screen with "Add Playlist" option
Configuring TiviMate with Your IPTV Service
TiviMate supports two methods to add playlists:
Method A: Xtream Codes API (Recommended)
- Click "Add Playlist" on the main screen
- Select "Xtream Codes Login"
- Enter your playlist name (e.g., "My IPTV Service")
- Enter your IPTV provider's credentials:
- Username
- Password
- Server URL (without username/password)
- Click "Next" to load channels
- Wait for channels and EPG to load (may take 1-2 minutes)
Method B: M3U Playlist URL
- Click "Add Playlist"
- Select "M3U Playlist"
- Enter your playlist name
- Enter your M3U URL (e.g., http://example.com/playlist.m3u8)
- Optionally add EPG URL if provided separately
- Click "Next" to load channels
Tip: Xtream Codes API is preferred as it provides better EPG integration and automatic updates. Most modern IPTV providers support this method.
- Go to Settings (gear icon in top right)
- Select "EPG" from the menu
- Configure EPG update frequency (recommended: every 12 hours)
- Enable "Update EPG on startup" for fresh data
- Set EPG time shift if your provider's EPG is in different timezone
- Enable "Show EPG for all channels" for complete guide
- Long-press on any channel to open options menu
- Select "Add to Favorites" to create favorite lists
- Create multiple favorite groups (Sports, Movies, News, etc.)
- Hide unwanted channels by selecting "Hide Channel"
- Reorder channels by dragging them in edit mode
TiviMate Premium Features Guide
- Open TiviMate and go to Settings
- Select "Premium" from the menu
- Click "Subscribe" or "Restore Purchase"
- Choose your subscription plan (1 year recommended)
- Complete payment through Google Play
- Premium features will activate immediately
Note: TiviMate Premium is tied to your Google account and works on up to 5 devices. You only need to purchase once.
One of TiviMate Premium's best features is the ability to record live TV:
- While watching a channel, press and hold the OK/Select button
- Select "Record" from the menu
- Choose recording duration or record until you stop manually
- Recordings are saved to your device storage
- Access recordings from the "Recordings" tab in main menu
- Schedule future recordings from the EPG
Storage Tip: Recordings can be large (1-2 GB per hour). Ensure you have sufficient storage space or use external storage.
Watch shows from the past 7 days (if your IPTV provider supports catch-up):
- Open the EPG (press Up on remote)
- Navigate to past programs (shown in gray)
- Select any past program to watch
- Use playback controls to pause, rewind, or fast-forward
- Catch-up availability depends on your IPTV provider
Watch multiple channels simultaneously:
- While watching a channel, press and hold OK button
- Select "Open in PiP"
- The current channel moves to a small window
- Browse and select another channel to watch in main screen
- Resize and reposition PiP window as needed
- Close PiP by pressing Back button
Premium allows up to 5 playlists:
- Go to Settings → Playlists
- Click "Add Playlist" to add more services
- Switch between playlists from the main menu
- Merge playlists to combine channels from multiple sources
- Set default playlist for startup
Advanced TiviMate Settings & Customization
- Buffer Size: Increase to 10-20 seconds for smoother playback on slower connections
- Hardware Acceleration: Enable for better performance (disable if you experience issues)
- Audio Track: Set preferred audio language for multi-audio streams
- Subtitle Settings: Customize subtitle appearance and default language
- Theme: Choose between Light, Dark, or Black themes
- Channel List Layout: Grid, List, or Compact view
- EPG Layout: Adjust EPG size and information density
- Logo Size: Customize channel logo display size
- Go to Settings → Parental Control
- Enable parental control and set a PIN
- Select categories or channels to lock
- Locked content requires PIN to access
- Set time-based restrictions if needed
- Go to Settings → Backup
- Click "Create Backup" to save all settings
- Backup includes playlists, favorites, and preferences
- Use "Restore Backup" to transfer settings to new device
- Backups are saved to device storage
- Increase buffer size in Player settings (10-20 seconds)
- Check your internet speed (need 10+ Mbps for HD)
- Try disabling hardware acceleration
- Switch to a different server if your provider offers multiple
- Go to Settings → EPG → Update EPG manually
- Check if your provider includes EPG data
- Add external EPG URL if available
- Verify EPG time shift settings match your timezone
- Verify your IPTV subscription is active
- Check playlist credentials are correct
- Try refreshing playlist (Settings → Playlists → Refresh)
- Contact your IPTV provider for server status
- Clear app cache in Android settings
- Uninstall and reinstall TiviMate
- Ensure you have latest version installed
- Check device has sufficient storage space
- Verify Premium subscription is active
- Try "Restore Purchase" in Premium settings
- Ensure you're logged into correct Google account
- Contact TiviMate support if issue persists
Pro Tips & Tricks
- • Up Arrow: Open EPG
- • Down Arrow: Open channel list
- • Left/Right: Change channels
- • OK (hold): Quick menu
- • Back: Close menus/exit
- • Enable hardware acceleration
- • Set buffer to 15 seconds
- • Update EPG during off-hours
- • Hide unused channels
- • Clear cache monthly
- • Create favorite groups by genre
- • Use catch-up for missed shows
- • Schedule recordings for events
- • Backup settings before updates
- • Keep app updated
- • Double-tap OK for info
- • Long-press channel for options
- • Swipe for quick channel change
- • Use search for quick access
- • Enable gesture controls
TiviMate vs Other IPTV Players
| Feature | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters | Perfect Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface Quality | Excellent | Good | Basic |
| EPG Support | Advanced | Good | Basic |
| Recording | Yes (Premium) | No | No |
| Catch-Up TV | Yes (Premium) | Yes | No |
| Multi-Playlist | 5 (Premium) | Unlimited | Multiple |
| Price | $5.49/year | Free | Free |
| Best For | Android TV | All devices | Power users |
Frequently Asked Questions
TiviMate is free to download with basic features (1 playlist, no recording). Premium features cost $5.49/year and include recording, catch-up, multiple playlists, and more.
Yes, TiviMate works on Firestick but requires sideloading via Downloader app since it's not available in the Amazon App Store. Follow our Firestick installation guide above.
Yes, TiviMate Premium works on up to 5 devices with one subscription. All devices must use the same Google account used for purchase.
No, TiviMate is just a player app. You need to subscribe to an IPTV service separately and add their playlist to TiviMate.
If installed from Google Play Store, updates are automatic. For sideloaded versions, download the latest APK and install over the existing app (settings are preserved).
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