TiviMate For Android How to install and Stream IPTV

TiviMate setup in 2026, step by step

1. Install TiviMate from Google Play on Android TV or Google TV. On Fire TV, use the Downloader app.
2. Open it and choose Add playlist.
3. Select Xtream Codes and enter the server address, username and password exactly as sent — see Xtream Codes setup.
4. Choose whether to include VOD (movies and series).
5. Pick the channel groups to show. Hiding countries you don't watch makes the guide faster.
6. Wait for the channels and TV guide to load.

If you only have an M3U link, choose M3U playlist instead and add the guide under Settings → EPG — see adding an EPG URL.

Settings worth changing

Setting	Where	Why
Buffer size	Settings → Playback	Medium or Large smooths uneven Wi-Fi
Match frame rate (AFR)	Settings → Playback / device display settings	Smoother sport
EPG update interval	Settings → EPG	Keep listings current
Hide groups	Channel group list	Faster guide, less clutter
Parental control	Settings → Parental control	PIN-lock categories

Free vs Premium

Feature	Free	Premium
Live TV and guide	Yes	Yes
Multiple playlists	—	Yes
Catch-up	—	Yes — see catch-up
Recording	—	Yes — see recording IPTV
Multi-view	—	Yes

Common TiviMate problems

• Guide empty: update EPG in settings; check the time offset.
• Channels buffer: increase the buffer size; use Ethernet — see the buffering checklist.
• Login error: re-enter the Xtream details carefully.

Deciding between players? See TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters, and for device choice, choosing an Android TV box.