TiviMate IPTV Player: setup, Premium and best settings

Where TiviMate runs

TiviMate compatibility

Device	TiviMate?
Android TV and Google TV (Google TV Streamer, NVIDIA Shield, Sony, Philips, TCL TVs)	Yes, from Google Play
Amazon Fire TV on Fire OS	Yes
Fire TV on Vega OS	Only if offered in the Amazon Appstore
Android phones and tablets	Not designed for phones
Apple TV, iPhone, Samsung, LG	No; see player apps compared

Setting up TiviMate

1. Install TiviMate IPTV Player from Google Play (or the Amazon Appstore where available) and open it.
2. Select Add playlist.
3. Choose Xtream Codes login and enter the server address, username and password, or choose Enter URL and paste your M3U link.
4. Name the playlist and choose which channel groups to include.
5. If the guide is empty, add your EPG link under Settings → EPG → EPG sources. See EPG setup.

TiviMate Premium

TiviMate is free to use for basic viewing. Premium, bought through the TiviMate Companion app on an Android phone, unlocks features such as recording, catch-up, multiple playlists, favourites management and guide customisation. At the time of writing, one Premium account can be used on several devices. Check the current terms in the Companion app before buying.

Best TiviMate settings

• Settings → Playback → Auto frame rate: on, so 50 fps sport plays smoothly on a 50 Hz-capable TV.
• Buffer size: Medium or Large if you see brief stutters.
• Settings → EPG → Update on app start: on, with a daily update interval.
• Channel numbers and groups: hide groups you never watch to keep the guide fast.
• Recording location: a USB drive or network storage rather than internal memory, if you use Premium recording.

Fixing common TiviMate issues

If channels will not load, re-check the playlist details under Settings → Playlists. If the guide is out by an hour, adjust the EPG time offset. If playback stutters, try a larger buffer, switch to Ethernet and see our buffering guide.