TiviMate IPTV setup: from login email to watching in 5 minutes
Everything you need is in your activation email. Here is exactly where it goes in TiviMate, on Firestick, Android TV, and Google TV.
Add TiviMate IPTV to TiviMate
Install TiviMate
On Android TV / Google TV: install it from the Google Play Store. On Firestick: search "TiviMate" on the Fire TV home screen, or use the install route the developer publishes. Never use a modified APK.
Open TiviMate and choose "Add playlist"
It appears on first launch. Later, find it under Settings → Playlists → Add playlist.
Select "Xtream Codes login"
Recommended: it loads live TV, the guide, catch-up, movies, and series together.
Enter your TiviMate IPTV details
Server address, username, and password from your activation email, then press Next.
Finish and let it load
TiviMate downloads the channels and the TV guide. The first load takes about a minute.
Typing tip: type the server address exactly as in the email, including http:// and the port (for example :8080). On Firestick, the free Amazon Fire TV phone app works as a keyboard.
Make TiviMate feel premium
| Setting in TiviMate | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Settings → EPG → Update interval | Every 24 hours | Keeps the guide filled every day |
| Settings → Playback → Buffer size | Medium or Large | Smoother playback on Wi-Fi |
| Channel groups | Hide groups you never watch | Faster browsing |
| Favourites | Add your top channels | Your personal lineup on top |
| Settings → EPG → Time shift | Adjust if times look wrong | Matches the guide to your time zone |
Step-by-step guide for your device
- Firestick and Fire TV: TiviMate on Firestick.
- Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield, TV boxes: TiviMate on Android TV and Google TV.
- Windows PC: run TiviMate in an Android emulator. See TiviMate on Windows 11.
- Apple TV, iPhone, iPad: TiviMate is Android-only, but your login works. See Apple TV and iPhone options.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: see your options.
- All supported hardware: devices.
Get more out of TiviMate
- How to install TiviMate safely (official sources, no modified APKs).
- The best TiviMate settings for a smooth picture and a full guide.
- TiviMate free vs Premium: what Premium adds and how to buy it.
Setup FAQ
Should I use Xtream Codes or M3U in TiviMate?
Xtream Codes. It is easier to type, loads the movies and series sections, and links the TV guide automatically. Use the M3U link only as a backup.
TiviMate says "Authorization failed".
Re-enter the server address exactly as in your email, including http:// and the port number, and check the username and password for extra spaces.
The guide is empty after setup.
Wait a few minutes, then go to Settings → EPG → Update EPG. The guide downloads separately from the channel list.
Can I use TiviMate IPTV on several devices?
Install the same login on all your devices; plans are intended for one stream at a time unless agreed otherwise.
More fixes: troubleshooting, error codes, EPG not working and buffering guide.