TiviMate is one of the most popular IPTV players for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV. Its cable-style interface, fast channel switching and full program guide make IPTV feel like traditional television. If you use it — or are thinking about it — this guide explains what TiviMate is, what to look for in an IPTV service that works well with it, how to add your playlist step by step, and how to get the most from it.
About TiviMate
- Designed for TV devices running Android TV, Google TV and Fire OS.
- Free version with a paid premium tier that unlocks extra features, such as multiple playlists, favourites management, catch-up and recording options.
- Supports Xtream Codes API and M3U playlists, plus external EPG sources.
- Not available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung Tizen or LG webOS.
- Like every player, it includes no channels — you add your provider’s login.
Why people love TiviMate
TiviMate opens straight into live TV with a channel list on the left and a full grid guide that you can scroll by time. Switching channels is instant with the remote, and the guide shows several days ahead. For people coming from cable or satellite, it is the closest thing to a familiar set-top box experience. It also handles very large playlists well, especially on a recent Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Google TV device.
What makes an IPTV service good for TiviMate?
- Xtream Codes API login — the easiest way to load live TV, EPG and on-demand content together.
- A complete EPG — TiviMate’s guide is its biggest strength, so the provider’s guide data should be accurate and cover the channels you watch.
- Clean channel groups — well-organised categories are easy to reorder and hide.
- Stable streams — TiviMate switches channels quickly, which exposes slow servers.
- Catch-up support, if you want to use TiviMate’s catch-up features (availability depends on the provider and channel).
How to add your IPTV service to TiviMate
- Install TiviMate on your Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV device.
- Open it and choose Add playlist.
- Select Xtream Codes (recommended) or M3U playlist.
- Enter the server URL, username and password — or the M3U URL — exactly as provided.
- Name the playlist and finish. TiviMate loads channels and the EPG.
- If you use M3U and the guide is empty, add the EPG URL in Settings → EPG.
Setting up TiviMate the smart way
Hide what you don’t watch
Go to Settings → Playlists → Manage groups and hide categories you never use. A shorter list makes TiviMate faster and easier to browse.
Build favourites
Long-press a channel and add it to favourites. Many people keep a single “Everyday” favourites group as their home screen.
Reorder channels
In premium, you can sort channels and groups into your own order, just like a cable channel line-up.
Fix guide times
If programme times look shifted, adjust the EPG time offset in settings and make sure your device’s time zone is correct.
Keep the guide fresh
Set the EPG to update daily so the guide is always current.
Free vs premium TiviMate
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Live TV and guide | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple playlists | Limited | Yes |
| Favourites management | Basic | Advanced |
| Catch-up and recording | — | Yes (where supported) |
| Channel and group sorting | Limited | Yes |
Exact features change between versions, so check the current details in the app. Premium is a payment to the TiviMate developer and is separate from your IPTV subscription.
Useful TiviMate tips
- Press the menu button on a channel for quick options such as favourites and catch-up.
- Use the “last channel” function to jump between two matches.
- Set a startup channel so TiviMate opens where you want.
- Lock adult or late-night groups with a parental PIN.
- Clear the cache in device settings if TiviMate becomes slow after months of use.
Getting comfortable with the TiviMate guide
The grid guide is TiviMate’s signature feature. Press left from a channel to open the channel list, then left again for groups. Scroll right through the guide to see what is on later, and select a future programme to set a reminder where supported. If your provider supports catch-up on a channel, scrolling left into the past lets you watch recent programmes. These small habits make TiviMate feel just like a cable box within a day.
For households that share one TV, it is worth creating a favourites group for each person, or a single shared “Everyday” group with the channels everyone uses. Combined with hidden categories, this keeps TiviMate tidy even with very large playlists.
Using TiviMate on several TVs
You can install TiviMate on every Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV device in your home and add the same login to each. The premium tier is licensed per account for a number of devices — check the current terms in the app. Your IPTV plan’s connection count still decides how many screens can stream at the same time.
Best devices for TiviMate
TiviMate runs best on recent hardware: a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, a certified Google TV device or an Android TV with enough memory. Older sticks may struggle with very large playlists. See our device guide.
Troubleshooting TiviMate
- “Playlist error”: re-enter the details and check the server URL.
- Empty guide: update the EPG in settings and wait a few minutes.
- Buffering: try Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and see our buffering guide.
Zorba IPTV works with compatible players and includes an EPG — ask our support team to confirm the best login type for TiviMate. Follow our Android TV guide or Fire TV guide, and request a free 24-hour trial (subject to availability) to test it in TiviMate. When you are ready, Order Now on our pricing page opens WhatsApp with your plan written out.
FAQ
Is TiviMate free?
There is a free version and a paid premium tier with extra features.
Does TiviMate work on iPhone or Samsung TV?
No. It runs on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV devices.
Can I use TiviMate with Zorba IPTV?
Zorba IPTV works with compatible players — contact support and we will confirm the best setup for TiviMate.