TiviMate
TiviMate is one of the better-known IPTV player apps for Android TV and Fire TV, recognisable for its grid-style programme guide. This guide covers what it actually supports, how setup works, and where it tends to run into trouble.
What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is a media player app developed independently of UKProviderNow and of any specific IPTV provider. It presents live channels, video-on-demand, and an electronic programme guide, but everything it displays comes from a playlist or account you add yourself — either an M3U URL or an Xtream Codes login. Without one of those, TiviMate has nothing to play.
The app is built specifically for the "10-foot" TV interface: large text, remote-friendly navigation, and a guide layout closer to a traditional cable box than a mobile app squeezed onto a TV screen.
Supported devices and platforms
- Android TV
- Fire TV / Firestick
- Google TV
- Android phones & tablets
TiviMate does not have an iOS or Apple TV app, and there's no native build for Samsung Tizen or LG webOS Smart TVs — it's built exclusively for the Android ecosystem. If your household is mixed Apple and Android, you'll need a different player on the Apple side; see IPTV Smarters Pro or IBO Player, both of which cover iOS.
Check your Firestick setup →Playlist and login methods
- M3U playlists
- Xtream Codes API
TiviMate supports multiple playlists side by side, so if you have more than one provider or a backup playlist, you can switch between them from within the app rather than reconfiguring it each time.
Key features
- Cable-style grid EPG with channel logos and programme timelines
- Support for multiple playlists and accounts managed within one app
- Favourites, parental controls, and category organisation
- A free tier covering live TV and basic EPG, with a one-time premium unlock for catch-up TV, recording, panel mode, and backup/restore
Features listed here are what TiviMate documents publicly — nothing here is invented or assumed.
Basic setup overview
Setup generally follows the same pattern regardless of provider: install TiviMate from the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore (or sideload it on devices without one), open it, and choose to add a playlist. You'll enter either an M3U URL or an Xtream Codes server address, username, and password. Once added, the app builds its channel list and guide automatically.
If you're a UKProviderNow customer, we confirm during setup whether TiviMate is the right fit for your device, and provide the exact login details to enter.
EPG (electronic programme guide)
TiviMate's grid guide is one of its defining features. For an Xtream Codes login, guide data is usually pulled automatically from the same server. For an M3U playlist, you'll typically need to add a separate XMLTV guide URL for the guide to populate correctly.
Check an EPG feed with our EPG Validator →Troubleshooting and common problems
Buffering or freezing
Usually a connection issue rather than a TiviMate issue. Confirm real throughput before changing app settings.
Run a speed test →Playlist won't load
Check the M3U URL or Xtream Codes details are correct and currently active before assuming the app is at fault.
Validate a playlist →Guide is empty or misaligned
Usually a missing or mismatched XMLTV feed rather than an app bug — check the EPG source separately.
Check EPG data →Compatibility with IPTV services
TiviMate works with any service that provides a standard M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login — it isn't tied to a specific provider. If you're comparing plans, see UKProviderNow's subscription options, which include setup support for compatible player apps on supported devices.
UKProviderNow provides independent information about IPTV player software. TiviMate is developed and maintained by its own team and is not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by UKProviderNow. Player apps like this do not themselves provide television channels — they only play back the playlists or logins a user adds. You are responsible for making sure any playlist, stream, or account you use with this or any other app comes from an authorised source. UKProviderNow does not host, distribute, or link to unauthorised streams, channel lists, or copyrighted content through this guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is a third-party IPTV player app for Android TV and Fire TV, built around a cable-style grid EPG. It plays back the playlist or Xtream Codes account you add — it doesn't include any channels of its own.
What devices support TiviMate?
Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV / Firestick, and Android phones and tablets. There's no iOS or Apple TV build, and no native version for Samsung Tizen or LG webOS Smart TVs — TiviMate has never shipped on those platforms.
Does TiviMate provide IPTV channels?
No. TiviMate is media player software. You need your own playlist or Xtream Codes login from an IPTV provider before there's anything to watch.
Can I use an M3U playlist with TiviMate?
Yes. TiviMate accepts standard M3U playlist URLs alongside Xtream Codes logins, and can manage several playlists at once.
Can I use Xtream Codes with TiviMate?
Yes, Xtream Codes API login is one of TiviMate's two supported input methods, alongside M3U.
How do I troubleshoot buffering in TiviMate?
Start by isolating whether it's a network issue rather than an app issue — run a speed test and check your connection's real throughput against the stream's bitrate before assuming the app is misconfigured.
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