TiviMate IPTV Setup Guide for Firestick & Android TV

What Is TiviMate IPTV Player?

TiviMate is an IPTV player developed by Armobsoft FZE. It is designed for Android TV and remote-control navigation, and the developer states that it is not optimised for touch devices such as phones and tablets. That focus is the reason for its reputation: the interface looks and behaves like a cable or satellite set-top box, with a full TV guide grid, quick channel switching and a layout built around the D-pad on your remote.

TiviMate is a media player only. It does not provide channels, streams or content, and the developer notes that it isn’t affiliated with any content provider. To watch anything, you add your own playlist from the IPTV service you subscribe to. Any paid upgrade unlocks app features only; it never includes channels.

Supported Devices

TiviMate runs best on Android TV and Google TV devices: Smart TVs with Android TV or Google TV built in, streaming boxes, and Google TV sticks. It is published on Google Play under the package name ar.tvplayer.tv. Because it is designed for remote control, it isn’t a good choice for phones or tablets.

How to Install TiviMate on Android TV

On any Android TV or Google TV device with Google Play, installation takes a minute:

1. Open Google Play on your TV from the Apps row or the home screen.
2. Search for “TiviMate” and select TiviMate IPTV Player by Armobsoft FZE. Check the developer name before you install, because several unrelated apps use similar names.
3. Select Install, then open the app. On first launch, TiviMate asks you to add a playlist.

If your TV has Google Play, this is the only installation method you need, and updates arrive automatically through the store.

TiviMate on Firestick and Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV devices run Fire OS, which is based on Android but doesn’t include Google Play. TiviMate’s developer publishes the app on Google Play and also offers a separate TiviMate Companion app, which, according to its store listing, is meant to unlock Premium on devices without Google Play and to manage your activated devices. On the official pages we reviewed, however, the developer does not publish a direct APK download or an Amazon Appstore link for Fire TV.

Our advice is simple: first search for TiviMate in the Amazon Appstore on your Fire TV. If it isn’t there, avoid APK files from unofficial mirror sites, which can be outdated or modified. If you want a player with an officially documented Fire TV installation, OTT Navigator and Hot Player both publish official APK downloads and Downloader codes for Fire TV.

How to Add a Playlist in TiviMate

According to its Google Play listing, TiviMate supports the common IPTV playlist formats: M3U, Xtream Codes and Stalker Portal. When you open the app for the first time, it asks you to add a playlist. Choose the method that matches the details your provider sent you.

Option 1: Xtream Codes login

1. Choose Add playlist and select Xtream Codes.
2. Enter the server address (including http:// and the port, if one was supplied), your username and your password.
3. Select Next. TiviMate checks the login and shows how many channels, movies and series it found. Give the playlist a name and finish.

Option 2: M3U playlist URL

Select Add playlist, choose the option to enter a URL, and type or paste your M3U link. Typing a long link with a remote is slow, so double-check every character. When TiviMate finishes processing the list, name the playlist and confirm.

Option 3: Stalker Portal

If your provider uses a Stalker (MAC) portal, choose the Stalker Portal option and enter the portal URL. The provider registers your device’s MAC address on their side, so ask them which MAC to register before you start.

Setting Up the TV Guide (EPG)

The TV guide is TiviMate’s signature feature. In most cases it loads automatically: Xtream Codes logins and many M3U playlists include a link to the provider’s XMLTV guide, and TiviMate downloads it when you add the playlist. Once loaded, you can browse the full programme schedule in a fast, grid-style guide.

If the guide is empty or only some channels show programme data, start by updating the guide from the app’s settings and waiting a few minutes, since large guide files take time to process. If your provider supplied a separate EPG address, you can add it as an extra guide source in TiviMate’s EPG settings. Channels match guide data by their ID, so when a single channel shows the wrong programmes, the provider’s playlist usually needs correcting rather than the app.

TiviMate Premium: What It Unlocks and How to Buy It

TiviMate is free to download and offers a paid Premium upgrade through in-app purchases. The developer lists features such as multiple playlists, favourite channels, catch-up, recording, search, parental controls and multiview, and some of these are reserved for Premium; the app tells you when a feature requires the upgrade.

On devices with Google Play, Premium is bought inside the app. On devices without Google Play, the developer provides the TiviMate Companion app to unlock Premium and manage the devices you’ve activated. TiviMate does not publish its Premium prices on its website or in the store listings we reviewed, so check the price shown in the app before you buy. As with any player, Premium unlocks app features only and never includes channels.

Troubleshooting Common TiviMate Problems

“Playlist not loaded” or a login error

Re-enter the details carefully: the server address needs the exact protocol and port, and usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. If you’re using an M3U link, open it on a computer to confirm it downloads a playlist rather than a web page. Then confirm with your provider that the account is active.

The guide shows “No information”

Update the EPG from settings and give it time to finish. If it still fails, ask your provider for the current EPG address and add it as a guide source.

Channels buffer or freeze

Use a wired Ethernet connection if your TV or box has a port, restart the router, and close background apps. If only certain channels buffer, the issue is with those streams, so report them to your provider.

Catch-up or recording doesn’t appear

Catch-up only works for channels where the provider offers archive, and some features require Premium. Check both before changing settings.

The app is hard to use on my phone

That’s expected: TiviMate is built for TV remotes and isn’t optimised for touch screens. On phones and tablets, a touch-first player is a better fit.

TiviMate Pros and Cons

TiviMate vs Other Android IPTV Players

TiviMate is the natural choice if you watch mainly on an Android TV and want the most TV-like guide. If you watch on a Fire TV Stick, a phone, or a non-Android Smart TV, one of the alternatives above is likely to fit better.

Using Mediaspelare with TiviMate

TiviMate IPTV FAQ

Conclusion

TiviMate is one of the most polished IPTV players for Android TV, with a guide that feels like traditional TV and support for M3U, Xtream Codes and Stalker Portal. Install it from Google Play on your Android TV or Google TV device, add your provider’s details, give the guide a few minutes to load, and decide later whether you need Premium. On Fire TV, stay with official sources — and if TiviMate isn’t available there, choose a player with an official Fire TV download.

For more devices, see our IPTV installation guides, explore the Mediaspelare blog, or compare players on the IPTV players & apps overview.