TiviMate is one of the most popular IPTV player apps on Android-based devices, mostly because of its clean, cable-style channel guide. It is a player only — it has no channels of its own — so it works by loading the login from your IPTV subscription. This guide covers installing it, adding your IPTV USA login, the settings worth changing, and what to do when something goes wrong.
| Works on | Fire TV / Fire Stick, Android TV and Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Android boxes and phones |
|---|---|
| Does not work on | Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Roku — use IPTV Smarters or IMPlayer on Apple devices |
| Login method | Xtream Codes (recommended), M3U link, or portal |
| Cost | Free version, plus an optional paid Premium upgrade (separate from your IPTV subscription) |
| Setup time | About 5 minutes |
TiviMate is a media player. It does not provide, sell, or host any channels, and buying its Premium upgrade does not give you any content either — it only unlocks app features. Everything you watch comes from your IPTV subscription; TiviMate just displays it. That also means TiviMate is a separate product made by its own developer: IPTV USA is not affiliated with it, and we list it here because it accepts the same Xtream Codes login our plans use.
It only runs on Android-based devices. If you are on an Apple device or a Roku, TiviMate is not an option, and the best IPTV apps comparison will point you to the right alternative.
The free version is enough to add one login and watch live TV with the guide. Premium is a paid upgrade that unlocks extras — commonly described as multiple playlists, scheduled recording, catch-up viewing, multi-view, user profiles, and settings sync between devices. Whether recording or catch-up actually works also depends on what your IPTV service supports on its streams, so ask support before buying Premium for those features specifically.
One detail catches people out on Fire TV: Premium is not bought on the Fire Stick itself. It is purchased through TiviMate’s companion app on an Android phone or tablet that has Google Play, and then you sign in with the same account on the TV device to activate it. Pricing changes over time, so check the companion app for the current cost rather than trusting a number in a blog post.
On Fire TV, Android TV boxes, and NVIDIA Shield, our own setup guides recommend IPTVUSA App 2, because it is built for our accounts and needs no server details typed in with a remote. TiviMate is a good alternative if you prefer its guide layout or want its Premium features. Both use the same account, so you can install both and compare — just remember that each running stream counts toward your plan’s simultaneous connections.
About five minutes from install to your first channel.
Pick a category to see what each option does and what to change.
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Playlist will not add or shows a login error | Re-check the server URL, username, and password against My Account character by character — a stray space or a mistyped letter is the usual cause. Confirm the order or trial is approved, then try again. |
| Channels load but the guide is empty | Update the guide from the TV guide settings and confirm you added the login as Xtream Codes. A plain M3U link often needs a separate guide URL. |
| Show times are wrong | Adjust the guide time offset to your time zone. |
| Buffering or freezing | Raise the buffer size and check the decoder setting. If it continues, work through the buffering guide. |
| Premium features are locked on my Fire Stick | Premium is activated through the companion app on an Android phone, then by signing in with the same account on the TV. It cannot be bought on the Fire Stick itself. |
| App slows down or freezes when the guide refreshes | On lower-memory devices, reduce the days of guide data kept and update the guide only on app start. |
There is a free version that covers one login and live TV with the guide, and an optional paid Premium upgrade for extras like multiple playlists and recording. Premium is separate from your IPTV subscription.
No. TiviMate is only a player. Channels come from your IPTV subscription, and TiviMate Premium does not add any content.
Yes. TiviMate accepts an Xtream Codes login, which is what your My Account page provides. IPTV USA is not affiliated with TiviMate.
No. It runs on Android-based devices only. On Apple devices use IPTV Smarters or IMPlayer.
Xtream Codes, because it loads the channel list and TV guide automatically. M3U works but usually needs a separate guide source.
Not to watch live TV with the guide. Premium is for features like more than one playlist, recording, and multi-view.
No. IPTVUSA App 2 is our own app for Android devices; TiviMate is a separate third-party player. Both work with the same account.