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TiviMate IPTV Setup โ€” Complete 2026 Guide

TiviMate is the #1 IPTV player for Android TV, Firestick, and NVIDIA Shield. This guide shows you how to add your M3U playlist, set up the EPG guide, and get the best picture quality in under 5 minutes.

5 minSetup Time
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What You Need:

  • Android TV, Firestick, Fire TV Cube, NVIDIA Shield, or any Android TV Box
  • TiviMate app installed (free or premium)
  • Your IPTV M3U URL (from Global IPTV Net โ€” get a free trial)
  • Internet connection โ€” minimum 10 Mbps for HD

Step 1: Install TiviMate

On Android TV / NVIDIA Shield / Android TV Box:

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your device
  2. Search for "TiviMate"
  3. Select TiviMate IPTV Player and tap Install
  4. Open TiviMate once installed

On Amazon Firestick (sideload required):

  1. Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" in Firestick Settings โ†’ My Fire TV โ†’ Developer Options
  2. Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store
  3. In Downloader, enter the TiviMate APK URL (message us on WhatsApp for the current link)
  4. Install and open TiviMate

Step 2: Add Your IPTV Playlist

  1. Open TiviMate
  2. On the welcome screen, tap "Add playlist"
  3. Select "M3U playlist"
  4. Select "Enter URL"
  5. Paste your M3U URL (the link we sent you via WhatsApp โ€” it looks like: http://server.example.com:port/get.php?username=XXX&password=XXX&type=m3u_plus)
  6. Tap Next and wait for TiviMate to load the playlist (30โ€“90 seconds)
  7. Give your playlist a name (e.g., "Global IPTV") and tap Add

Step 3: Set Up the EPG TV Guide

The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) shows you what's on now and next โ€” like a real TV guide. We provide an EPG URL with your subscription.

  1. In TiviMate, go to Settings (gear icon)
  2. Select Playlists โ†’ tap your playlist name
  3. Select EPG
  4. Tap "Add EPG source" and choose "URL"
  5. Enter your EPG URL (provided by Global IPTV Net โ€” message us if you don't have it)
  6. Return to the main screen โ€” the TV guide will update within a few minutes

Step 4: Recommended Settings for Best Quality

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Video Player

Go to Settings โ†’ Video Player โ†’ set to ExoPlayer for best 4K performance. Use FFmpeg for problematic channels.

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Video Format

Set video format to Auto or Original to let TiviMate pick the best available quality for each channel.

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Buffer Size

Increase the buffer size in Settings โ†’ Video โ†’ Buffer Size to 32 MB if you experience occasional stuttering.

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Favourites

Long-press any channel to add it to Favourites. Access your favourite channels instantly from the main screen.

TiviMate Free vs Premium

Feature Free Premium (~$4.99/yr)
Live TV streamingโœ“โœ“
M3U playlist supportโœ“ (1 playlist)โœ“ (unlimited)
EPG TV guideโœ“โœ“
Recordings / DVRโœ—โœ“
Catch-up TVโœ—โœ“
Multiple accountsโœ—โœ“

TiviMate FAQ

This usually means the M3U URL is incorrect or your subscription has expired. Double-check the URL you entered โ€” copy and paste it rather than typing manually. If the URL is correct, contact our support team on WhatsApp to verify your credentials are active.

Go to Settings โ†’ Playlists โ†’ select your playlist โ†’ tap "Refresh". TiviMate will re-download the M3U file and update your channel list with any new channels. We update our channel list regularly so it's worth refreshing every 2โ€“4 weeks.

TiviMate is only available for Android-based devices (Android TV, Firestick, Shield TV, Android TV Box). For iPhone/iPad, we recommend GSE Smart IPTV or nPlayer. For Samsung Tizen Smart TVs, use IPTV Smarters or contact us on WhatsApp for Samsung-specific setup help. See our Supported Devices page for all options.

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Also see: Firestick Setup Guide ยท Android TV Setup ยท Help Center

External reference: TiviMate on Google Play Store

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