Quick answer
TiviMate is an independent IPTV player for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV devices. It loads your service's M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login and presents live TV in a full-screen, cable-style programme guide. The free version covers basic viewing; the developer's paid Premium upgrade adds features such as multiple playlists, favourites management, catch-up and recording. It includes no channels of its own.
Key takeaways
- TiviMate is TV-first — designed for remotes, not phones.
- It supports both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes logins.
- Its strength is the grid-style EPG for live TV.
- Premium is sold separately by the developer; feature lists can change.
- Recording depends on Premium, your device's storage and the stream.
| Type | Independent IPTV player (not affiliated with XCodes IPTV) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Android boxes |
| Login | Xtream Codes or M3U playlist |
| Highlight | Cable-style full-screen TV guide |
| Cost | Free core app; optional Premium from the developer |
What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is an IPTV player developed for Android-based TV devices. It's sometimes misspelled "TVMate" in searches. Like every player, it contains no content — it plays the service you add as a playlist. Its main focus is live TV, with a guide that lets you scroll through channels and time slots with a remote.
How does TiviMate handle playlists?
| Type | How to add | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xtream Codes | How to add: Add playlist → Xtream Codes | Notes: Loads channels and guide automatically — recommended |
| M3U playlist | How to add: Add playlist → Enter URL | Notes: May need a separate EPG source — see IPTV M3U |
Channels are grouped by the categories in your playlist. You can hide groups you never use, reorder channels and, with Premium, build favourites lists.
What does the TiviMate guide offer?
- A full-screen grid showing channels and time slots.
- Channel preview while you browse.
- Programme details and, where supported, catch-up from past slots.
- EPG sources and update intervals configurable in settings — see IPTV EPG explained.
TiviMate free vs Premium
According to the developer's feature information at the time of writing, the free version lets you add a playlist and watch live TV with the guide, while Premium unlocks extras. Premium is purchased from the developer (historically through a companion app on an Android phone), and its price and features can change — check the current listing before buying.
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Multiple playlists | Add more than one playlist |
| Favourites management | Build and reorder favourite channel lists |
| Catch-up | Play past programmes where the service supports it |
| Recording | Record programmes to device or external storage |
| Reminders | Alerts before a programme starts |
TiviMate Premium is a payment to the app developer. It is separate from, and not included in, any IPTV subscription.
Does TiviMate support recording?
Recording is listed as a Premium feature. It also depends on your device's free storage (or a USB drive where supported) and on the stream being recordable. Budget streaming sticks have limited internal storage, so recording long programmes can fill them quickly.
How do you set up TiviMate?
Step 1: Install TiviMate
From Google Play on Android TV, or via Downloader from the official source on Fire TV — see the Firestick guide.
Step 2: Add playlist
Choose Xtream Codes and enter your server URL, username and password.
Step 3: Confirm and name it
TiviMate shows the number of channels found; name the playlist and finish.
Step 4: Check the guide
Open the TV guide; refresh the EPG if it's empty.
The complete walk-through is in our TiviMate setup guide.
TiviMate troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| No programme guide | Settings → EPG → Update EPG; add an EPG source for M3U |
| Playlist error | Check URL and port; Xtream Codes is less error-prone |
| Feature locked | Some features require Premium |
| Buffering | Increase buffer size in Playback settings; see buffering fixes |
| Channels won't load | See IPTV channels not loading |
Common mistakes
- Installing TiviMate on a phone — it's designed for TV devices.
- Buying Premium before checking the free version works with your service.
- Adding a playlist twice and confusing the guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is TiviMate free?
The core app is free. Premium, sold separately by the developer, adds extra features.
Does TiviMate work with XCodes IPTV?
Yes. Add XCodes IPTV as an Xtream Codes playlist — see the TiviMate setup guide.
Can I use TiviMate on my phone?
It's designed for TV devices. On phones, IPTV Smarters or XCIPTV are more practical.
Does TiviMate include channels?
No. It's a player; you need an IPTV service.
Is TiviMate the same as TVMate?
Yes — "TVMate" is a common misspelling of TiviMate.
Can TiviMate record programmes?
Recording is a Premium feature and depends on your device's storage.
Conclusion
TiviMate is a TV-first player with one of the best live-TV guides available. Start with the free version, add your service via Xtream Codes, and decide on Premium only if you need its extra features.
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