TiviMate
Our top pick
Verdict: Our TiviMate review verdict: it is the IPTV player we recommend first for Firestick, Android TV and Google TV. Its grid TV guide is fast and built for a remote, it plays 4K on capable hardware, and Premium adds catch-up, recording, multi-view and favourites across up to five devices. The free tier is usable, the Premium upgrade is reasonably priced, and the main drawback is simple: there is no iPhone, Windows or Mac version.
Recommended for: Firestick users, Android TV, anyone who watches live sports
TiviMate has become the go-to IPTV player for many Firestick users. It is an IPTV player, so it includes no channels itself: you add a playlist from a provider and TiviMate presents it like a cable box, with a programme guide, channel groups and quick zapping.
This review looks at TiviMate alongside our IPTV subscription on Firestick and Android TV hardware, to help viewers judge whether the free version is enough or TiviMate Premium is worth adding.
TiviMate Scores
EPG / TV Guide
Grid guide designed for a TV remote
Video Quality / 4K
4K supported on Firestick 4K Max hardware
Ease of Setup
A few more steps than IPTV Smarters
Interface / Design
Clean, fast, built for the TV screen
Catch-Up TV
Supported, and works with our IPTV service
Multi-Screen
Multi-view with TiviMate Premium
Value for Money
Free tier; Premium is a modest paid upgrade
Stability
Mature, widely used player
EPG (TV Guide) — The Standout Feature
TiviMate's guide is the main reason people choose it. It shows programmes in a familiar grid, similar to the guide on a Sky or cable box, with programme names, times and descriptions. You can scroll days ahead, jump from a listing straight to the channel and, with catch-up, go back to programmes that have already aired.
With an Xtream Codes login, the guide arrives with the playlist and refreshes automatically, so there is no separate EPG link to manage. TiviMate Premium adds reminders and scheduled recordings from the guide.
4K Playback Performance
TiviMate plays 4K streams on hardware that supports 4K decoding, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max, recent Google TV devices and the NVIDIA Shield. Smoothness depends more on your connection and the stream than on the app: allow 25 Mbps or more for 4K and prefer Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi for live sport.
If 4K stutters, open TiviMate Settings → Player and try a different decoder option or a larger buffer, and enable automatic frame rate matching if your TV supports it.
TiviMate Free vs Premium — Is Premium Worth It?
Free Version
- ✓Your full channel list
- ✓EPG TV guide
- ✓One playlist
- ✓Xtream Codes and M3U login
- ✓Basic player settings
Premium (paid upgrade)
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Recording and scheduled recordings
- ✓Catch-up TV
- ✓Multiple playlists
- ✓Multi-view (several channels at once)
- ✓Favourites and custom groups
- ✓Parental controls
- ✓Up to 5 devices per account
Premium is bought in the TiviMate Companion app on an Android phone, as a yearly subscription or, where offered, a lifetime licence. Check the price shown in the app, since it has changed over the years. For sports fans, recording and catch-up alone make it worthwhile. Our breakdown of what Premium unlocks covers the buying steps in detail.
TiviMate Pros and Cons
Pros
- ✓Fast, remote-friendly grid guide
- ✓Handles very large playlists well
- ✓Catch-up and recording with Premium
- ✓One Premium account covers up to five devices
- ✓Works with any Xtream Codes or M3U provider
Cons
- ✗Android-based devices only: no iOS, Windows or Mac
- ✗Not in the Amazon Appstore, so Firestick needs sideloading
- ✗Buying Premium requires an Android phone or tablet
- ✗Settings menus can feel dense for beginners
TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro
| Feature | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Guide layout | Full grid, TV-first | Simpler, phone-first |
| 4K Playback | Yes, on 4K hardware | Yes, on 4K hardware |
| iOS Support | No | Yes |
| Windows Support | No | Yes |
| Recording | Yes (Premium) | Varies by platform |
| Price | Free / paid Premium | Free |
| Remote navigation | Excellent | Good |
Use TiviMate if you watch on Firestick or Android TV. Use IPTV Smarters Pro if you need iOS support or watch on multiple device types. Read our full IPTV Smarters Pro review.
Who Should (and Should Not) Use TiviMate
TiviMate suits anyone who watches mostly on one or more TVs with Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV, wants a cable-style guide, and follows live sport or scheduled shows. Families benefit from Premium's parental controls and the five-device allowance.
It is the wrong choice if you watch mainly on an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or Windows PC, or if you only want on-demand films and series and rarely use a guide. In those cases, see our roundup of players that replace TiviMate on other platforms.
What to Check During Your Free Trial
The best way to judge TiviMate is with real channels on your own hardware. During a 24-hour IPTV trial, use the free version and check:
- How long the full channel list and guide take to load the first time.
- Whether channel changes feel quick when you zap through the guide.
- How live sport looks in the evening, when home networks are busiest.
- Whether 4K streams play smoothly on your device and connection.
- Whether the guide shows the right programmes for your time zone.
If something does not work, our TiviMate fixes for common errors cover the usual causes. Prices for continuing after the trial are on the IPTV Free Trial plans page.
How to Set Up TiviMate with IPTV Free Trial
Firestick owners should start with our TiviMate install steps using Downloader, or see the full Firestick IPTV setup.
- 1Install TiviMate from Google Play, or via the Downloader app on a Firestick.
- 2Open TiviMate and choose Add playlist → Xtream Codes.
- 3Enter the Server URL, Username and Password sent to you on WhatsApp.
- 4Confirm, and the channels and EPG load automatically.
- 5If 4K stutters, try a different decoder option under Settings → Player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TiviMate the best IPTV player?
For Android TV and Firestick, TiviMate is one of the most widely recommended IPTV players. Its TV-guide-style interface, strong EPG handling and Xtream Codes support make it a natural fit for living-room viewing. It does not run on iPhone, Windows or Mac, where other players are needed.
How do I add IPTV Free Trial to TiviMate?
Open TiviMate and choose Add playlist → Xtream Codes. Enter the Server URL, Username and Password sent to you on WhatsApp. The live channels, movies, series and TV guide load automatically.
Is TiviMate free?
TiviMate has a free version that works with one playlist and includes the TV guide. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade, bought in the TiviMate Companion app, that unlocks multiple playlists, catch-up, recording and multi-view. Check the current price in the app.
Does TiviMate work on Firestick?
Yes. TiviMate is not in the Amazon Appstore, so on a Firestick you sideload it with the Downloader app. Once installed, add your IPTV login details and the channel list loads within a minute or two.
Why is TiviMate EPG not showing?
If the TiviMate guide is blank, open Settings → Playlists, select your playlist and update it, then update the EPG. Check that the time zone on the device and in TiviMate is correct. If it is still empty, message your provider's support.
Try TiviMate with IPTV Free Trial Free
Request a free 24-hour trial on WhatsApp, with no credit card, and try TiviMate on your own TV before you pay.