TiviMate IPTV Player: Complete Setup Guide
Quick Answer
TiviMate is a third-party IPTV player app built specifically for Android TV, Fire TV and Google TV devices. It's known for its TV-remote-friendly channel guide and supports both Xtream Codes API and M3U playlist logins, with an optional premium tier that unlocks extra customization.
What Is TiviMate?
TiviMate is a popular IPTV player designed from the ground up for TV-based Android platforms — Android TV boxes, Fire TV Stick, and Google TV. Its interface is built around remote-control navigation, with a program-guide layout many users find clearer than generic mobile-first player apps scaled up to a TV screen.
An independent third-party app
TiviMate is developed independently of any IPTV subscription provider, including Xtreme HD IPTV. It's simply a compatible player commonly used with Xtream Codes API and M3U based services.
Supported Devices
- Android TV boxes and TV models
- Amazon Fire TV / Firestick
- Google TV devices (such as Chromecast with Google TV)
- General Android devices, though the interface is optimized for a TV/remote experience
It is not available for iOS, Windows or standard Samsung/LG Smart TV app stores. Check our devices page to confirm compatibility for your setup, or see our broader IPTV Player Guide for alternatives on other platforms.
Adding a Playlist to TiviMate
- 1Install TiviMate from the Google Play Store (or sideload it via a tool like Downloader on Fire TV, if it isn't listed in the Amazon Appstore for your device).
- 2Open the app and select Add playlist.
- 3Choose Xtream Codes login to enter a server URL, username and password, or M3U playlist to paste a direct playlist link.
- 4Name the playlist and confirm — TiviMate will download the channel list and EPG data.
- 5Optionally add a second playlist if your subscription provides one, or set up channel favorites and groups.
Free vs. Premium Tiers
TiviMate has a free tier with core playback and guide features, alongside an optional paid premium subscription (sold by TiviMate's developer, not by any IPTV subscription service) that unlocks additional customization such as extra themes, multi-screen layouts, and profile management. The premium tier affects the app's own features only — it has no bearing on which channels or content your IPTV subscription includes.
Key Features
- A grid-style Electronic Program Guide (EPG) designed for remote navigation
- Support for multiple playlists within one app (useful if you have more than one source)
- Channel favorites, groups and a customizable channel list order
- Catch-up/timeshift support where the underlying stream provides it
Common Problems and Fixes
Problem: TiviMate isn't available in the Amazon Appstore on my Firestick.
Cause: Availability varies by region and Amazon Appstore listing.
Solution: Sideload the APK using a tool such as Downloader, after enabling Apps from Unknown Sources in your Fire TV settings.
Problem: Playlist won't load or shows an error.
Cause: Incorrect server URL, username, password or M3U link, or an expired subscription.
Solution: Re-check the login details against what your subscription provided, and confirm your subscription is active.
Problem: EPG data is missing for some channels.
Cause: Not every channel in a playlist necessarily includes matching EPG data from the source.
Solution: This is usually a source-side limitation rather than a TiviMate setting; contact your subscription provider if EPG coverage seems unusually incomplete.