TiviMate IPTV Player is one of the most popular IPTV players for Android TV. It turns your IPTV login into a cable-style TV guide with fast channel switching. It’s a player only, so you add your own IPTV subscription to it. This guide covers what TiviMate does, which devices it runs on, how to install it on Android TV, Google TV and a Firestick, how to add your playlist and what TiviMate Premium adds.
- Developer: Armobsoft FZE
- Price: free, with a paid TiviMate Premium upgrade
- Devices: Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV devices with Fire OS; not designed for phones or tablets
- Playlists: Xtream Codes, M3U and Stalker Portal
- Official website: tivimate.com
What is TiviMate?
TiviMate IPTV Player is an app for watching IPTV playlists on a TV. You add the login from your IPTV provider, and TiviMate shows your channels in a grid TV guide (EPG) that works much like a cable box. Its developer lists these key features:
- A TV guide grid with the full program schedule
- Multiple playlists and favorite channels
- Catch-up for past programs, where your provider supports it
- Recording, search and parental controls
- Multiview, to watch several channels on one screen
TiviMate doesn’t come with any channels. Its official website states that it’s a media player only and that a paid upgrade unlocks app features, not content. If a website sells a “TiviMate subscription” with channels, it isn’t the app’s developer. SubscribeIPTV isn’t affiliated with TiviMate either: we provide the IPTV service you add to it.
Which devices can run TiviMate?
TiviMate is built for Android TV and remote-control navigation, and its developer says it isn’t optimized for phones or tablets.
| Device | TiviMate? | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV and Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Sony, TCL, Hisense) | Yes | Install it from Google Play |
| Fire TV with Fire OS (Fire TV Stick 4K Max, 4K Plus, Fire TV Cube) | Yes | Install it with Downloader |
| Fire TV with Vega OS (Fire TV Stick 4K Select, 2026 Fire TV Stick HD) | No | Use a player from the Amazon Appstore; see our Firestick guide |
| Android phones and tablets | Not recommended | Use Smarters Pro instead |
| Samsung and LG TVs | No | Use IBO Player Pro |
| Apple TV, iPhone and iPad | No | Use IPTVX or UHF; see our Apple TV app guide |
| Roku | No | See IPTV on Roku |
| Windows and Mac | No | Use VLC or another desktop player |
Install TiviMate on Android TV and Google TV
- Open the Google Play Store on your TV.
- Search for TiviMate and choose TiviMate IPTV Player from Armobsoft FZE. Check the developer name before you install.
- Select Install, then Open.
That’s it. Next, add your playlist.
Install TiviMate on a Firestick
TiviMate isn’t in the Amazon Appstore, so you install it with the Downloader app. This only works on Fire TV devices with Fire OS, because Vega OS models can’t install apps from outside the Appstore. Our Firestick guide shows how to check which system you have.
- Install Downloader from AFTVnews using Find > Search.
- Turn on Developer Options: go to Settings > My Fire TV > About and select your device name seven times.
- Go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install unknown apps and switch Downloader on.
- Open Downloader and enter TiviMate’s official download address, tivimate.com/apk, or the Downloader code 272483 that TiviMate lists on its website.
- Select Install when the download finishes, then Delete the installer file to free up space.
The address and code above come from tivimate.com, so check them there if you’re unsure. Skip “TiviMate APK” and “unlocked TiviMate” downloads from other websites: modified copies can carry malware or steal your login.
Add your playlist
When you open TiviMate for the first time, select Add playlist and choose how to sign in:
- Xtream Codes (recommended): enter the server URL, username and password from your provider. TiviMate loads your channels and TV guide in one go.
- M3U playlist: enter the full M3U link. If the guide stays empty, add your provider’s EPG link in the playlist settings.
- Stalker Portal: for services that use a portal address and a MAC address, the way MAG boxes do.
Name the playlist, select Next and wait while the TV guide loads; the first load can take a minute. Not sure which login you have? Our guide to Xtream Codes vs. M3U explains both, and our EPG guide shows how to add a guide link.
TiviMate Premium and the Companion app
The free version of TiviMate covers the basics. TiviMate Premium unlocks extras such as multiple playlists, favorites management and recording. Premium unlocks app features only: it doesn’t include any channels.
How to buy TiviMate Premium
- Android TV and Google TV: buy Premium inside TiviMate, through Google Play.
- Fire TV and other devices without Google Play: install TiviMate Companion from Google Play on an Android phone or tablet. Its developer describes it as the app for unlocking Premium on devices without Google Play and for managing your activated devices. Buy Premium there, then sign in to the same TiviMate account in the app on your TV.
Premium has been sold as a yearly subscription and as a one-time purchase, and prices change from time to time, so check the current options in the app before you pay. Ignore websites that sell “TiviMate Premium” accounts or activations: buy only inside TiviMate or the Companion app.
Settings worth changing
Menu names can change between versions, but these settings make the biggest difference:
- Buffer size: in the playback settings, raise it if channels pause every few seconds. Our TiviMate buffering fixes cover the rest.
- Video decoder: if a channel stutters or shows a black screen, switch between hardware and software decoding.
- TV guide updates: in the EPG settings, update the guide after you first add a playlist and whenever it looks out of date.
- Parental controls: set a PIN to lock the groups or channels you don’t want children to see.
Fix common TiviMate errors
“HTTP data source exception”
This error means the server answered TiviMate’s request for a stream with an error code instead of video. The response code at the end of the message tells you why:
| Response code | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 401 or 403 | The server refused your login | Check that your plan or trial is active and that you aren’t over your connection limit. Turn off any VPN and try again. |
| 404 | The stream wasn’t found | The channel moved or was removed. Update your playlist in Settings > Playlists. |
| 500, 502, 503 or 504 | A problem on the server side | Wait a few minutes and try again. If every channel fails, contact your provider. |
Other numbers can be specific to your provider. If only one channel shows the error, try another channel before you change anything.
The playlist won’t load
Open Settings > Playlists, select your playlist and update it. If that doesn’t help, remove it and add it again with your Xtream Codes login, copying each detail exactly. Login problems have the same causes in every app, so our login error fixes help here too.
The TV guide is empty
Update the guide in TiviMate’s EPG settings. With an M3U playlist, check that it has an EPG link; our EPG guide explains how to add one.
Premium features are locked
Premium is a separate purchase from TiviMate’s developer, not part of your IPTV plan. If you bought it in the Companion app, make sure the app on your TV is signed in to the same TiviMate account.
More fixes are in the TiviMate section of our troubleshooting guide.
TiviMate alternatives
- Phones and tablets: IPTV Smarters Pro.
- Samsung, LG and Roku: IBO Player Pro.
- Apple TV, iPhone and iPad: IPTVX or UHF; see our Apple TV IPTV app guide.
- Computers: VLC for a quick test.
Compare them all in our guide to the best IPTV player. Need a login to try TiviMate? Start a free 24-hour trial or see the plans for our IPTV service.
TiviMate FAQ
Is TiviMate free?
Yes. TiviMate IPTV Player is free to download from Google Play and covers the basics. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade that unlocks extras such as multiple playlists, favorites management and recording.
Does TiviMate come with channels?
No. TiviMate is a media player only. You add your own IPTV subscription with an Xtream Codes login, an M3U link or a Stalker Portal.
What is the TiviMate Downloader code?
TiviMate’s official website lists the Downloader code 272483, which points to its own download address, tivimate.com/apk. Only use codes and links from the developer’s website.
Can I install TiviMate on a Firestick?
Yes, on Fire TV devices that run Fire OS, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, using Downloader. Newer Vega OS models can’t install apps from outside the Amazon Appstore, so use an Appstore player on those.
What is TiviMate Companion?
It’s TiviMate’s official phone app for buying Premium for devices without Google Play, such as a Fire TV, and for managing your activated devices. It isn’t an IPTV player itself.
Can I use TiviMate on an iPhone, Apple TV or Windows PC?
No. TiviMate is made for Android TV. On Apple devices, try IPTVX or UHF; on a computer, use VLC or another desktop IPTV player.
Is TiviMate legal?
Yes. TiviMate is a media player, like VLC. What matters is the service you add to it, so use a provider that has the rights to what it streams.
