How to Install TiviMate on Firestick (2026 Guide)
TiviMate is widely considered the best IPTV player app available today. It offers a polished interface that looks and feels like a premium cable box, extensive customization options, and features like catch-up TV and recording that other players charge much more for. Here is the complete step-by-step guide to installing and setting up TiviMate on your Firestick.
Step 1: Enable Developer Options
TiviMate is not available directly from the Amazon App Store on Firestick, so we need to sideload it. First enable Apps from Unknown Sources. Go to Settings, My Fire TV, Developer Options. Turn on Apps from Unknown Sources. If you do not see Developer Options, go to About and click your device name seven times to unlock it.
Step 2: Install Downloader
Go to the Firestick home screen search and type Downloader. Install the app with the orange icon. Open it and grant file access permissions. You will see a URL input field ready for use.
Step 3: Download TiviMate APK
In the Downloader URL field, type the official TiviMate download URL from the TiviMate website. Click Go and the APK file downloads. When the download finishes, click Install. Wait for installation to complete and click Done. Do not open TiviMate yet.
Step 4: Open TiviMate and Add Your Subscription
Find TiviMate in your apps list and open it. You will see a clean welcome screen. Click Add Playlist and choose Xtream Codes as the connection type. Enter these details from your IPTV provider: any name you like, server address (URL), username, and password. Click Next and wait for TiviMate to load your channel list.
Step 5: Add Your EPG
TiviMate has one of the best EPG implementations of any IPTV player. Go to Settings, EPG, TV Sources. Add your EPG URL if your provider gave you one. If not, TiviMate can auto-detect EPG from your provider in many cases. The EPG populates with program information that shows what is on and what is coming up next.
Step 6: Essential TiviMate Settings
These settings make a big difference in your daily experience. Under Appearance, customize your theme and set your preferred layout. Under Playback, set the default player to ExoPlayer and enable hardware acceleration. Under General, set TiviMate to open on the last viewed channel. Under EPG, enable auto-update so your program guide stays current.
Step 7: Get TiviMate Premium (Optional but Recommended)
TiviMate offers a free version with basic features and a premium version for about per year. Premium unlocks: multiple playlist support, catch-up TV, recording to external storage, custom EPG sources, parental controls, favorite groups, and more. The per year price is extremely reasonable for what you get. You can upgrade through the TiviMate Companion app on Google Play Store using your Google account.
TiviMate Tips for Daily Use
Press left on the remote to open the channel list while watching. Press up and down to change channels. Long press OK on a channel to add it to favorites. Press right to see the mini EPG. Press menu for more options. These shortcuts make navigating TiviMate fast and intuitive once you learn them.
Video: TiviMate Xtream Codes Setup
FAQ: TiviMate on Firestick
Is TiviMate free?
TiviMate has a free version with basic features. Premium costs about per year and unlocks all advanced features.
Is TiviMate better than IPTV Smarters?
TiviMate has better customization and interface design. Smarters is easier to set up. Both are excellent, try both to see which you prefer.
Why is TiviMate not in the Amazon App Store?
TiviMate is only distributed through its own website and Google Play Store. You need to sideload it on Firestick using the Downloader app.
How do I update TiviMate?
Re-download the latest APK through Downloader and install it over the existing version. Your settings and playlists are preserved.
Can I record shows with TiviMate?
Yes, with TiviMate Premium you can record live TV to external USB storage connected to your Firestick or Android device.
