TiviMate setup: playlist, guide and favourites
How to set up TiviMate on Fire TV and Android TV: add an Xtream Codes login or M3U playlist, load the EPG guide, organise favourites and fix common errors.
Quick answer
To set up TiviMate, install it on Fire TV or Android TV, choose Add playlist, select Xtream Codes, and enter the server address, username and password from your provider. TiviMate loads the channels and the guide; then press OK on a channel and choose Add to favourites to build your list.
On this page
- Install TiviMate
- Add your playlist
- Load the TV guide
- Organise favourites and groups
- Free version or Premium?
- TiviMate problems and fixes
- TiviMate with IPTV Trends
- First things to set after adding the playlist
- Player settings for smooth playback
- Remote control shortcuts
- About the Companion app
- Back up your setup
- Sources and official links
- TiviMate setup: questions and answers
Install TiviMate
TiviMate is designed for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV. Install it from Google Play or the Fire TV Appstore. It is not built for phones or Apple devices.
Add your playlist
- Open TiviMate and choose Add playlist.
- Select Xtream Codes (recommended) or Enter URL for an M3U link.
- Enter the server address, username and password exactly as issued.
- Check the channel summary, then press Next and Done.
Load the TV guide
With an Xtream login the guide (EPG) is added automatically. If some channels show no programmes, open Settings, then EPG, and update it. Set the update interval to every 12 or 24 hours. More in how to fix the IPTV guide.
Organise favourites and groups
- Press and hold OK on a channel and choose Add to favourites.
- Hide channel groups you never watch in Settings, Playlists, Manage groups.
- Reorder channels in your favourites list so the ones you watch most come first.
Free version or Premium?
The free version handles one playlist and the essentials. The paid Premium tier, activated through the TiviMate Companion app, adds features such as multiple playlists, favourites management and catch-up support. Most live TV viewers find Premium worth it if they use TiviMate every day.
TiviMate problems and fixes
- "Authorization failed": re-type the login, watching capitals and spaces.
- No guide for some channels: update the EPG and check the time zone setting.
- Freezing: raise the buffer in Settings, Player, and use Ethernet; see IPTV buffering fixes.
TiviMate with IPTV Trends
TiviMate is one of the players IPTV Trends recommends for television, and its Xtream login gives you channel groups by country plus the full guide. Plans are on the IPTV Trends pricing page.
First things to set after adding the playlist
- Settings, Appearance: choose a layout and font size you can read from the sofa.
- Settings, EPG: set the update interval to 12 or 24 hours.
- Settings, Playlists, Manage groups: hide the countries and categories you never watch.
- Build a favourites group with your most-watched channels and set it as the start group.
Player settings for smooth playback
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Decoder | Hardware |
| Buffer size | Medium or large if streams stutter |
| Auto frame rate | On, if your TV supports it |
| Stream reconnect | On |
Remote control shortcuts
- Press OK while watching to open the channel list.
- Press left to open the side menu with groups and the guide.
- Long-press OK on a channel for favourites, hiding and info.
- Use the channel up and down buttons to zap within the current group.
About the Companion app
TiviMate Premium is bought and managed through a separate TiviMate Companion app on an Android phone. One Premium account can be used on several of your own devices, so you only need to buy it once for the household.
Back up your setup
TiviMate can back up your settings, favourites and playlists to a file. After spending time on groups and favourites, make a backup in Settings so you can restore it on a new device or after a reset.
Sources and official links
TiviMate setup: questions and answers
There is a free version; Premium features are unlocked with a paid subscription through the TiviMate Companion app.
Yes. It runs on Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV.
With an Xtream login it is automatic; otherwise add the EPG link under Settings, EPG.
No. It is built for Android TV and Fire TV only.
