TiviMate IPTV Player Guide: Complete Setup, EPG & Settings

TiviMate IPTV Player is widely regarded by UK streaming enthusiasts as the pinnacle of television navigation on Android TV and Fire OS devices. With its sleek Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), lightning-fast channel zapping, multi-view screen capabilities, and scheduled recording features, TiviMate transforms raw IPTV streams into a refined, living-room-ready television experience.

Free vs. TiviMate Premium Features

While the free release allows basic single-playlist playback, TiviMate Premium unlocks essential capabilities for everyday television viewing:

• Multiple Playlist Management: Connect multiple accounts or backup server lines simultaneously and switch between them effortlessly.
• 7-Day EPG Timetable Sync: Full support for XMLTV program guides with synopses, episode numbers, and category color-coding.
• Scheduled DVR Recording: Record live television broadcasts directly to internal flash storage, USB flash drives, or network-attached storage (SMB shares).
• Multi-View Screen (Quad-Screen): Watch up to four sporting events simultaneously on a single display with customizable audio switching.
• Custom Channel Sorting: Create bespoke channel groups, hide irrelevant international categories, and reorder favourite channels.

To learn more about the distinction between player software and stream providers, read IPTV player vs IPTV service.

Step-by-Step Setup Using Xtream Codes API

Connecting TiviMate via Xtream Codes API provides dynamic playlist updates and rapid timetable synchronisation:

1. Launch TiviMate: Open the application and select Add Playlist.
2. Select Connection Protocol: Choose Xtream Codes Login.
3. Input Account Details:
   • Server Address: Input the provider URL (e.g. http://server.domain:port).
   • Username: Enter your assigned account username without trailing spaces.
   • Password: Enter your assigned password.
   • Check the box for Include VOD if you wish to access films and series.
4. Complete Initial Sync: Click Next and allow TiviMate several minutes to compile the channel directories and download the guide data.
5. Assign EPG Source: Navigate to Settings > EPG > EPG Sources, confirm your provider EPG URL is active, and select Update EPG, as detailed in our guide on what is an IPTV EPG.

Essential Settings for British Broadband Networks

To eliminate buffering and motion judder on UK fibre connections:

• Enable Auto Frame Rate (AFR): Go to Settings > Playback and toggle Auto Frame Rate to ON. This matches your TV refresh rate to the native 50fps UK broadcast signal, eliminating motion stutter during football matches.
• Configure Hardware Decoders: Set Video Decoder to Hardware (HW) to leverage your device GPU for smooth 4K Ultra HD decoding.
• Set Buffer Size: In Settings > Playback > Buffer Size, choose Normal (approximately 2 to 3 seconds). Avoid setting this to "Large" as it introduces unnecessary latency.
• Deactivate ISP Content Blocks: Ensure BT Web Protect, Sky Broadband Shield, or Virgin Media Web Safe filters are disabled in your broadband account dashboard.

Test TiviMate on your Firestick or Android TV with an instant 24-hour playlist on our free trial page or explore our subscription pricing plans.