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TiviMate Setup Guide: The Ultimate IPTV Player for Android

By Taha
TiviMate Setup Guide: The Ultimate IPTV Player for Android

TiviMate is widely considered the best IPTV player available today. It is designed specifically for TV screens (Android TV, Google TV, Firestick) and offers a cable-like experience that is fast, modern, and highly customizable.

Why Choose TiviMate?

  • Modern UI: Looks and feels like a traditional cable box guide.
  • Fast Performance: Quick channel switching and smooth EPG loading.
  • Advanced Features: Catch-up TV, recording, multiple playlists, and picture-in-picture (premium version).
  • Xtream Codes Support: Easy login with server, username, and password.

How to Install TiviMate

On Android TV / Google TV (NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast)

  1. Open the Google Play Store.
  2. Search for TiviMate IPTV Player.
  3. Install and open the app.

On Amazon Firestick

TiviMate is not in the Amazon Appstore. You must sideload it using the Downloader app.

  1. Install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore.
  2. Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" in your Firestick settings.
  3. Open Downloader and enter the official TiviMate APK URL (search for the latest version on the TiviMate Reddit or official site).
  4. Download and install.

How to Add Your IPTV Subscription

We recommend using Xtream Codes for the best experience.

  1. Open TiviMate and select Add Playlist.
  2. Choose Xtream Codes API.
  3. Enter the details provided in your welcome email:
    • Server Address: e.g., http://yourserver.com:8080
    • Username: your_username
    • Password: your_password
  4. Check the box for "Include VOD" if you want movies and series.
  5. Tap Next. TiviMate will process the playlist and load your channels.

TiviMate Free vs. Premium

TiviMate offers a free version and a Premium version.

Free Version:

  • Supports one playlist.
  • Basic EPG and channel viewing.

Premium Version:

  • Supports multiple playlists.
  • Catch-up TV (if supported by your provider).
  • Recording to local or network storage.
  • Customizable EPG and UI colors.
  • Favorites management.

To upgrade to Premium, you need the TiviMate Companion app from the Google Play Store (on an Android phone or tablet) to purchase the license, which you can then apply to your TV device.

Common TiviMate Troubleshooting

Channels Buffering

Go to Settings > Player > Buffer Size and increase it to "Large" or "Extra Large". Also, ensure Hardware Decoder is enabled for both Video and Audio.

EPG Not Loading

Go to Settings > EPG and click Update EPG. Ensure you are using the correct playlist if you have multiple.

VOD Not Updating

Go to Settings > Playlists > [Your Playlist] > Update Playlist.

Need Help?

Visit our FAQ or contact support for assistance.


Ready to Get Started?

Now that you've learned more about IPTV, it's time to experience it for yourself. Head back to the Flick IPTV Homepage to explore our subscription plans, check out our device guides, or start your free trial today.

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Taha

Taha is the lead network engineer at Flick IPTV. With over 8 years of experience building and optimizing high-performance video streaming architectures across Canada, he shares technical insights on reducing buffer rates, optimizing ISP routing, and getting the most out of modern IPTV infrastructure.