TiviMate Setup Guide 2026 — Install, Configure and Add Your Playlist

What You Need Before You Start

Three things to have ready before opening TiviMate for the first time. Get these in order and the rest of the setup takes about 10 minutes.

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Part 1 — Install TiviMate on Firestick

TiviMate is not on the Amazon app store, so it requires sideloading via the Downloader app. This takes about 5 minutes.

1. Enable apps from unknown sources Allow the Downloader app to install third-party APKs on your Firestick.
   Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Downloader → ON
2. Install the Downloader app From the home screen search bar, look up Downloader by AFTVnews — the orange icon. Install it from the Amazon Appstore.
3. Open Downloader and enter the TiviMate URL In the URL field type the address below and select Go. Download is around 25 to 40 MB.
   URL → tivimate.com
4. Install the APK when prompted Select Install. When the install finishes select Done, then delete the APK in Downloader to free storage.
   ⚠ Important

   Select Done, not Open, after install — opening directly from Downloader can cause display issues on some Firestick models.
5. Launch TiviMate from your apps list Hold the Home button on the remote and select Apps if TiviMate is not pinned to the home screen.
   ✓ Ready

   TiviMate is now installed. Next step is adding your playlist.

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Part 2 — Install TiviMate on Android

Installing TiviMate on an Android phone, tablet, or Android TV box is simpler — it is available directly on the Google Play Store, no sideloading required.

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Part 3 — Add Your IPTV Playlist

This is where TiviMate connects to your provider. Your provider gives you either an M3U URL or Xtream Codes credentials — both methods are covered below.

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Part 4 — Set Up EPG (TV Guide)

EPG gives TiviMate its TV guide — showing what is on now, what is coming next, and enabling catch-up playback. Your provider usually includes EPG automatically with Xtream Codes. If your guide is empty, here is how to fix it.

1. Check if EPG loaded automatically Trigger a manual refresh and then open the TV guide to confirm program data is showing.
   Settings → EPG → Update EPG Now
2. Add a manual EPG source if empty Paste the XMLTV link from your provider — most welcome emails include one. Free sources like epg.best work with most providers.
   Settings → EPG → Add EPG Source → paste URL
3. Set the automatic update schedule Let TiviMate refresh the guide on its own — once a day is the sweet spot.
   Settings → EPG → Update EPG → Every 24 Hours
   💡 Why 24h

   EPG data is heavy — 24 hours is the right balance between freshness and performance.

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Part 5 — Organise Your Channels

Once your playlist is loaded you will have thousands of channels. These four tips turn that raw list into a usable daily setup.

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TiviMate Free vs Premium — Do You Need to Upgrade?

The free version of TiviMate is fully functional for basic watching. Premium unlocks features that matter once you are using it daily.

Feature	Free	Premium
Live TV playback	Yes	Yes
M3U and Xtream Codes	Yes	Yes
EPG TV guide	Yes	Yes
Favourites	Yes	Yes
Multiple playlists	1 only	Unlimited
DVR recording	No	Yes
Catch-up / time-shift	Limited	Full
Panel customisation	Limited	Full
Multiple panels	No	Yes

Premium costs around $4.99 per year — one of the best value upgrades in the IPTV world. If you watch IPTV daily and want recording and multiple playlists, it is worth it immediately. If you are just starting out the free version covers everything you need.

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Settings Worth Changing Immediately

Three settings that make a noticeable difference from day one.

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Quick Reference — Every Important TiviMate Path

Action	Path
Add playlist (M3U)	Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist → M3U
Add playlist (Xtream)	Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist → Xtream Codes
Add EPG source	Settings → EPG → Add EPG Source
Update EPG now	Settings → EPG → Update EPG Now
Add to favourites	Highlight channel → OK → Add to Favourites
Change video decoder	Settings → Player → Video Decoder
Sort channels	Settings → Channels → Sort Channels
Enable recording (Premium)	Settings → Recording → Storage
Update TiviMate	Play Store or Downloader — reinstall latest APK
Clear cache	Device Settings → Apps → TiviMate → Clear Cache

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TiviMate Not Working After Setup?

If channels are not loading, streams are buffering, or you are seeing error codes, the most common issue after first setup is a wrong server URL format — make sure it includes the full address with port number, for example http://server.com:8080.

For the best IPTV services that work reliably with TiviMate, see our best IPTV services for 2026 guide. For Firestick-specific setup and IPTV walkthroughs, see our IPTV on Firestick guide, and if Smarters is more your speed our Smarters install guide covers the alternative player.