TiviMate is widely regarded as the best IPTV player available for Android and Firestick. Its clean TV-optimised interface, smooth channel switching, 7-day EPG guide and catch-up support make it the top choice for serious IPTV users. This guide walks you through setting up TiviMate from scratch with a Smooth Stream subscription.
What You Need Before You Start
Before setting up TiviMate you will need:
- A Firestick, Android TV box, or Android TV (Sony, Philips, TCL etc.)
- A Smooth Stream IPTV subscription or free 24-hour trial
- Your Xtream Codes login details from Smooth Stream — server URL, username and password
- A stable broadband connection — 20 Mbps or above recommended for HD
How to Install TiviMate on Firestick
TiviMate is not in the Amazon App Store, so you need to sideload it using the Downloader app:
- Go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options and turn on Apps from Unknown Sources
- Open the Amazon App Store and install the Downloader app
- Open Downloader and enter the URL: https://tivimate.com — or search for the TiviMate APK directly
- Download and install the TiviMate APK when prompted
- Open TiviMate from your apps — it is now ready to configure
How to Install TiviMate on Android TV or Android Box
On Android TV or a standard Android box, TiviMate is available directly from the Google Play Store:
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV or box
- Search for TiviMate Companion — install this companion app first
- Search for TiviMate IPTV Player and install it
- Open TiviMate — it will prompt you to add a playlist
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See plansHow to Add Your Smooth Stream Playlist to TiviMate
Once TiviMate is installed, add your Smooth Stream subscription:
- Open TiviMate and tap Add Playlist
- Select Xtream Codes login (recommended over M3U for better performance)
- Enter the server URL, username and password from your Smooth Stream welcome message
- Tap Add — TiviMate will connect to the server and load your channel list
- The EPG guide populates automatically — this takes 1 to 3 minutes on first load
- Once complete, you will see all 25,000+ channels organised by category
How to Configure TiviMate for the Best Experience
A few settings make a big difference to the TiviMate experience:
- Go to Settings > Player and set the default player to TiviMate Player for the smoothest playback
- Under Settings > General, enable Remember last channel to pick up where you left off
- Under Settings > EPG, set the EPG update time to 3am so it refreshes overnight
- Add channels to Favourites by long-pressing — your top channels then appear in a separate tab
- Enable Multiscreen in Settings to watch multiple channels simultaneously (requires TiviMate Premium)
TiviMate Free vs TiviMate Premium
TiviMate has a free version and a Premium version. The free version covers most users' needs — channel list, EPG, favourites and standard playback. TiviMate Premium (a one-off purchase of around £4–£5) unlocks multiple playlists, multiscreen viewing, recording, and automatic playlist updates. For Smooth Stream users who want the full experience, Premium is worth the small one-off cost.
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TiviMate Not Working? Common Fixes
If TiviMate is not loading channels or the EPG is blank, try these fixes:
- Check your internet connection — TiviMate needs at least 10 Mbps for HD streams
- Go to Settings > Playlist and tap Refresh to force a channel list update
- Clear TiviMate's cache in your device Settings > Apps > TiviMate > Clear Cache
- Check that your Smooth Stream subscription is active by contacting support on WhatsApp
- If streams buffer, switch from Wi-Fi to a wired ethernet connection for your Firestick or box
Get a Smooth Stream Subscription to Use with TiviMate
TiviMate is the player — Smooth Stream is the content. Together they give you 25,000+ live channels including all UK sports and entertainment, in HD and 4K, with a 7-day EPG guide. Start with a free 24-hour trial — message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the Xtream Codes login details to paste straight into TiviMate.