TiviMate
9.3/10
Verdict:TiviMate is the strongest IPTV player available for Firestick and Android TV devices. Its grid-style program guide handles dense US sports schedules beautifully, and 4K playback on Vivimate's channels is the smoothest we've found across any IPTV app in this category.
Recommended for: Firestick users, Android TV boxes, sports fans who need a reliable EPG
TiviMate has earned a dominant position among IPTV apps on Firestick and Android TV — and it's not hard to see why. While competitors have improved over the years, TiviMate consistently leads on interface quality, program guide depth, and rock-solid playback stability on streaming sticks.
We ran TiviMate on a Firestick 4K Max with a live Vivimate IPTV subscription to give US cord-cutters a straight answer: is TiviMate Premium worth the $4/year asking price?
TiviMate Scores
EPG / TV Guide
Video Quality / 4K
Ease of Setup
Interface / Design
Catch-Up TV
Multi-Screen
Value for Money
Stability
EPG (TV Guide) — The Best in Class
TiviMate's program guide is the feature that separates it from every competing IPTV app for US viewers. It renders a full 7-day grid displaying titles, start times, and descriptions across all channels — NFL Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA TV, and every major sports and entertainment network load exactly as expected.
When paired with Vivimate IPTV, the EPG data populates completely within 2–3 minutes of first setup and refreshes automatically on schedule. TiviMate Premium adds the ability to set reminders and record directly to external storage.
4K Playback Performance
Running on a Firestick 4K Max with a 50 Mbps connection, TiviMate delivered flawless 4K UHD playback on Vivimate's 4K-tier channels. Streams initialized in under 3 seconds using the ExoPlayer engine, and a full NFL game played through without a single buffering interruption.
For peak 4K performance: open TiviMate Settings → Player → set ExoPlayer as your default engine.
TiviMate Free vs Premium — Is Premium Worth It?
Free Version
- ✓Unlimited channels
- ✓EPG TV guide
- ✓VOD support
- ✓Xtream Codes login
- ✓Basic player settings
Premium ($4/year)
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Record programmes to USB
- ✓Multiple playlists
- ✓Panel layout (4 channels at once)
- ✓Auto-update EPG
- ✓Advanced parental controls
- ✓Backup & restore settings
At $4/year, TiviMate Premium is a no-brainer purchase for anyone serious about their IPTV setup. The ability to record live sports to a USB drive is reason enough for any NFL or NBA fan to upgrade.
TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro
| Feature | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EPG Quality | Excellent | Good |
| 4K Playback | Excellent | Good |
| iOS Support | No | Yes |
| Windows Support | No | Yes |
| Recording | Yes (Premium) | No |
| Price | Free / $4/yr | Free |
| UI Design | Excellent | Good |
| Firestick Performance | Excellent | Good |
Choose TiviMate if your primary devices are Firestick or Android TV. Choose IPTV Smarters Pro if you need iOS support or watch across mixed device types. Read our full IPTV Smarters Pro review.
TiviMate Cost — How Much Does TiviMate Premium Cost in 2026?
TiviMate is free to download and use on any Android TV device or Firestick. The paid tier — TiviMate Premium — costs $4.99 per year, billed as a single annual charge through the Google Play Store. There is no monthly billing option and no hidden fees.
| Plan | Cost | Billing | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiviMate Free | $0 | — | Channels, EPG, VOD, Xtream Codes |
| TiviMate Premium | $4.99/yr | Annual | Recording, multi-playlist, panel view, auto EPG |
TiviMate Premium is purchased through the Google Play Store — it cannot be bought directly from TiviMate's website. On Firestick, you'll need to sideload TiviMate first, then purchase Premium through Google Play on an Android device or Android TV box.
TiviMate Channel List — Browsing and Organising Your Channels
TiviMate displays your full IPTV channel list in a clean, scrollable sidebar alongside the 7-day grid EPG. When paired with Vivimate IPTV, your TiviMate channel list loads 50,000+ live channels organised into provider-defined groups — US Sports, Entertainment, International, Kids, News, Movies, and more.
You can further refine your TiviMate channel list by:
- ✓Creating custom Favourites groups (e.g. 'My Sports', 'My Shows') — press and hold OK on any channel
- ✓Hiding entire provider groups you don't use to declutter the channel list
- ✓Using the search bar (hold the microphone button on Firestick) to find any channel instantly
- ✓Sorting channels within a group alphabetically or by number
- ✓Pinning frequently watched channels to the top of your list
TiviMate Premium lets you save multiple separate channel lists from different providers simultaneously — ideal if you want to test Vivimate alongside another IPTV service without losing your organised favourites.
How to Set Up TiviMate with Vivimate IPTV
Full walkthrough available here: How to Install IPTV on Firestick.
- 1Install TiviMate on your Firestick using the Downloader app.
- 2Launch TiviMate and select Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API.
- 3Enter your Vivimate IPTV Server URL, Username, and Password.
- 4Tap Add — your full channel list and EPG guide load automatically.
- 5Navigate to Settings → Player → choose ExoPlayer for the best 4K output.
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