TiviMate Guide: Setup, How to Use & Premium Features (2026)

What Is TiviMate?

TiviMate is widely considered the best IPTV player for Firestick, Android TV and Google TV in 2026. It has the cleanest interface, the most polished EPG, and features like recording and multiple playlists (with Premium). Note: TiviMate is Android-only — it does not run on iPhone, iPad or Windows.

TiviMate Supported Devices

• Amazon Firestick / Fire TV (all models)
• Android TV & Google TV boxes
• NVIDIA Shield
• Android phones & tablets

How to Install TiviMate

1. Firestick: Open the Downloader app and enter the TiviMate APK link, or install via the Amazon Appstore.
2. Android TV / Google TV: Search "TiviMate" in the Google Play Store and tap Install.

How to Set Up IPTVBIRD on TiviMate

1. Open TiviMate and choose Add Playlist.
2. Select Xtream Codes (or M3U) and enter the URL, username and password from your IPTVBIRD welcome email.
3. Name the playlist "IPTVBIRD" and tap Next — TiviMate imports your channels and EPG automatically.
4. Open the guide and start watching.

TiviMate Free vs Premium

Feature	Free	Premium
Single playlist & EPG	Yes	Yes
Multiple playlists	No	Yes
Recording & scheduled records	No	Yes
Catch-up & playlist manager	No	Yes

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• No EPG: Make sure you used the Xtream Codes login — it pulls the guide automatically.
• Buffering: Use Ethernet or a Firestick 4K Max; enable a decoder in Settings → Playback.
• Channels missing: Reload the playlist from Settings → Playlists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TiviMate free? The core app is free; TiviMate Premium (a small yearly fee) unlocks multiple playlists and recording.

Does TiviMate work on iPhone? No — TiviMate is Android-only. On iPhone/iPad use IPTV Smarters Pro instead.