Complete UK TiviMate setup guide for Android TV, NVIDIA Shield and Firestick — including Free vs Premium feature comparison and recording setup.
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TiviMate is the IPTV player of choice for serious UK streamers in 2026 — particularly anyone running Android TV, an NVIDIA Shield, or a sideloaded Firestick. This guide installs TiviMate on every supported device, walks through the Free vs Premium decision (the £4.99/year upgrade unlocks recording and multi-playlist support), and shows how to add your IPTV credentials so you are streaming Premier League and Sky Sports within five minutes of finishing the setup.
What is TiviMate and why UK power users prefer it
TiviMate is an Android-only IPTV player built around an electronic programme guide that genuinely competes with Sky's own EPG layout. It accepts an Xtream Codes login or M3U URL — like every other IPTV player — but the difference is in the polish: smoother channel switching, faster EPG scrolling, deeper customisation of the channel list, and a recording feature in the Premium tier that no free competitor matches.
The catch is the platform: TiviMate runs on Android only. Firestick works (it is Android underneath), and any Android TV box, NVIDIA Shield, or Chromecast with Google TV is supported. iOS, Apple TV, Samsung Tizen and LG webOS users need a different player — see our IPTV Smarters Pro guide for the cross-platform alternative.
UK households that have tried both consistently come back to TiviMate for one specific reason: the EPG. When you are scrolling through 92,000+ channels including every Premier League, Sky Sports and TNT Sports feed at peak Premier League time, the speed and clarity of the guide is the single biggest quality-of-life factor. TiviMate wins that comparison comfortably.
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How to install TiviMate on Android TV, Android Box and NVIDIA Shield
This is the simplest install path. TiviMate is on the Google Play Store as a normal certified app — no sideload, no developer-mode toggles.
- From the Android TV or Android Box home screen open the Google Play Store.
- Search TiviMate IPTV Player. The publisher is AR Mobile Dev Studio.
- Click Install. The app downloads in 10–20 seconds on UK fibre.
- Open TiviMate. On first launch it asks how you want to add a playlist — choose Add Playlist → Enter URL.
- Paste the M3U URL we send you with your trial. Tap Next. Give the playlist a name (e.g. "Living Room"). Tap Done.
- The channel list and EPG load. The first sync takes 1–3 minutes for a 92,000-channel playlist; subsequent loads are instant.
On NVIDIA Shield, TiviMate makes use of the device's hardware acceleration for buttery EPG scrolling and instant channel switches. If you can afford a Shield, it pairs with TiviMate better than any cheaper Android box.
How to install TiviMate on Amazon Firestick (UK)
The Firestick is technically an Android device, but Amazon has its own app store that does not list TiviMate. We sideload via the Downloader app. This is fully legal for personal use.
- From the Firestick home screen go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and enable Apps from Unknown Sources. On 2024+ Fire OS, look for Install Unknown Apps and toggle Downloader to allowed.
- Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store (it is on Amazon, search for it).
- Open Downloader and in the URL field type:
https://tivimate.com/download/tivimate.apk
- Press Go. The APK is small (~30 MB) and downloads in 10 seconds on UK broadband.
- Click Install, then Done. Delete the APK file when prompted to save Firestick storage.
- Open TiviMate from the Firestick app drawer. Choose Add Playlist → Enter URL.
- Paste the M3U URL from your trial WhatsApp message. Tap Next, give the playlist a name, tap Done.
The Firestick remote is awkward for typing M3U URLs. Install the Fire TV app on your phone and use its software keyboard — it types directly into the box.
TiviMate Free vs TiviMate Premium — what £4.99/year actually unlocks
TiviMate Free is fully functional for everyday IPTV viewing. The Premium upgrade (£4.99/year — one of the cheapest premium subscriptions in the IPTV-player market) adds features that matter to power users.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|
| Channel playback (HD/4K) | ✓ | ✓ |
| EPG (7-day guide) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Catch-up TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple playlists | 1 only | Unlimited |
| Recording (DVR) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sync between devices | ✗ | ✓ (via Companion app) |
| No ads | (none anyway) | (none anyway) |
For most UK households, the Free tier is enough. Pay for Premium if: (1) you want to record Match of the Day for later viewing; (2) you have multiple playlists from different services; (3) you want your favourites and viewing position to sync between Firestick and Android Box automatically.
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TiviMate Companion app — sync across UK households
TiviMate Premium pairs with a free TiviMate Companion mobile app (iOS and Android). The Companion lets you manage your TiviMate playlist remotely, set recording schedules from your phone while at work, and sync your channel groups across every TV in the house automatically.
For a typical UK household with a Firestick in the lounge, an Android Box in the bedroom, and a Shield in the kids' room, the Companion app means setting up a new channel favourite once on any device and seeing it on all three within a minute. Without Premium, you do that manually three times.
Install the Companion app from your phone's app store. Open it, scan the QR code that TiviMate Premium displays on your TV. Linked. Subsequent syncs are automatic over the internet — both devices need to be online but not on the same network.
Common UK TiviMate problems and fixes
EPG loads but is shifted by 1 hour (BST/GMT confusion)
TiviMate guesses your timezone from the device. Firesticks shipped from Amazon UK sometimes default to UTC instead of Europe/London, which makes the EPG look 1 hour out during British Summer Time. Open TiviMate Settings → EPG → EPG Time Shift and set it to your current UK offset (BST = +1, GMT = 0). Save and the guide snaps to the right time.
Channels load but EPG is completely empty
The M3U URL we send includes the EPG by default. If TiviMate shows channels but no programme info, check Settings → Playlists → [your playlist] → EPG → EPG Source. It should be set to Use EPG provided by playlist. If you accidentally selected External XMLTV with no URL, the guide stays blank.
Recording fails with "insufficient storage" on Firestick
Firesticks have minimal internal storage (8 GB on most models, 16 GB on the 4K Max). HD recordings are 1–2 GB per hour. Plug a USB stick into the Firestick's USB port (you may need a £5 USB-C OTG adapter for newer models) and point TiviMate Settings → Recording → Storage Path at the external drive. NVIDIA Shield owners can record straight to internal storage with no issue.
TiviMate UK FAQ
Is TiviMate free in the UK?
The TiviMate app is free to download and use for everyday IPTV viewing. The Premium tier (recording, multiple playlists, device sync) costs £4.99 per year — paid via in-app purchase to AR Mobile Dev Studio, the developer. The sport IPTV subscription that provides your channels is a separate cost; ours starts at £9.99/month with a free 24-hour Premier League and World Cup trial first.
Does TiviMate work on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV?
No — TiviMate is Android-only. The developer has stated they have no plans to release an iOS version. iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users should install GSE Smart IPTV or Smarters Player Lite from the App Store instead. Both accept the same Xtream Codes credentials we send.
TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro — which is better for UK users?
For Android-only households, TiviMate wins on EPG quality and recording. For mixed households (some Android, some iOS, some Smart TVs), IPTV Smarters Pro wins because it works on every platform and the experience is consistent. Many UK power users run TiviMate on their main Firestick or Shield and IPTV Smarters Pro on their phone for portability.
Can I record Premier League matches with TiviMate?
Yes — with TiviMate Premium. Schedule the recording from the EPG, choose a storage path (USB stick on Firestick, internal storage on Shield/Box), and the app records the live broadcast as an MP4. The file plays back inside TiviMate or on any other device. Note that recording sport content for personal use is the user's responsibility under UK copyright law; TiviMate is the tool, not the licence.
Does TiviMate need a VPN in the UK?
Not strictly. Our streams are encrypted and our service is licensed. A VPN helps if your ISP throttles streaming traffic at peak times (mostly an issue on TalkTalk and Plusnet packages, less so BT/Sky/Virgin). NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN all work transparently with TiviMate on Firestick and Android.
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