TiviMate is the most highly rated IPTV player in the cord-cutting community — and once you experience its EPG interface, it is immediately clear why. No other IPTV app matches the combination of a beautiful grid-style program guide, rock-solid performance, multi-playlist support, and advanced features like catch-up TV and built-in recording. This guide covers everything you need to set TiviMate up from scratch, configure it optimally, and pair it with an IPTV service that matches its quality.

What Is TiviMate?

TiviMate is an IPTV player application for Android TV, Amazon Firestick, and Android mobile devices. It is not a TV service — it is the interface between your IPTV subscription and your screen. You supply the IPTV credentials (from a service like ours), TiviMate loads your channel list and EPG, and displays everything in a polished, intuitive TV-style guide interface. Think of it as a cable TV interface — but for your IPTV subscription instead of a cable box.

TiviMate Free vs. TiviMate Premium

TiviMate's free version is functional and supports a single playlist with basic features. TiviMate Premium (approximately $4.99/year or $14.99 lifetime) unlocks: multiple playlists, recording functionality, advanced EPG settings, custom themes, parental lock, catch-up TV integration, and a panel for recently watched content. Premium is highly recommended for users who plan to use TiviMate as their primary TV interface. At under $5/year, it is one of the best-value software purchases in the streaming world.

How to Install TiviMate on Firestick

1. From the Firestick home screen, go to the Search bar
2. Search "TiviMate" and select the result published by Artem Litvinovich
3. Click "Download" — TiviMate is free to install from the Amazon App Store
4. Open TiviMate after installation completes
5. On the welcome screen, tap "Add Playlist"
6. Select "Xtream Codes API" or "M3U playlist" depending on your credentials type
7. Enter your IPTV provider's server URL, username, and password (or M3U URL)
8. Tap "Next" — TiviMate loads your channel list and EPG (30–120 seconds)

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How to Install TiviMate on Android TV Box

The process on an Android TV box is identical to Firestick if your box supports Google Play Store. Open Play Store, search "TiviMate," install, and follow the playlist setup steps above. On Android boxes without Play Store access, download the TiviMate APK from the official TiviMate website and install via a file manager app.

TiviMate EPG Setup — Getting the 7-Day TV Guide Working

The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is TiviMate's standout feature. When properly configured, it displays a full 7-day channel schedule exactly like a cable TV guide. EPG data comes from your IPTV provider's feed.

Our IPTV service includes a full Xtream Codes-compatible EPG feed. When you add our credentials to TiviMate via Xtream Codes API, EPG data loads automatically alongside your channel list. No separate EPG URL configuration is required. The guide populates within 60–90 seconds of your first playlist load.

TiviMate Key Features Explained

Multi-Playlist Support (Premium)

TiviMate Premium allows you to add multiple IPTV playlists from different providers. Each playlist appears as a separate source in the app settings. Channels from all playlists are merged in your guide, or you can switch between sources manually. Useful for users who maintain both a primary and a backup IPTV subscription.

Catch-Up TV

When your IPTV provider supports catch-up TV (ours does, with a 7-day archive), TiviMate displays a "rewind" icon on the EPG for past programmes. Tap any past listing to watch it. Catch-up TV works for all channels that include archive data in their EPG feed.

TiviMate Recording

TiviMate Premium can record live streams to external storage (USB drive connected to your Android box or Firestick). Configure recording storage in TiviMate Settings → Recordings → Select Storage. Schedule recordings directly from the EPG by long-pressing any programme listing.

Parental Controls

TiviMate Premium supports PIN-based locking of individual channels or entire channel groups. Useful for families who want to restrict access to adult channels while maintaining a shared subscription.

TiviMate Troubleshooting

TiviMate EPG Not Loading

If the EPG shows empty time slots: force-close TiviMate, go to Settings → Playlists → select your playlist → Update. Allow the EPG to fully reload (can take 2–5 minutes on a large channel list). Ensure your device has sufficient free storage — TiviMate's EPG database can be 200–500MB.

TiviMate Channels Not Working

If specific channels fail to play: check that your IPTV subscription is active, try a different stream (many providers offer multiple streams per channel — check the channel info panel in TiviMate), and contact your IPTV provider's support. Our 24/7 support team resolves channel issues typically within a few hours.