What is TiviMate?
TiviMate is an IPTV player developed for televisions and boxes running Android TV, Google TV and Fire OS. Like any player, it supplies no channels: it plays an M3U playlist or Xtream Codes access that you obtain from a provider. Its strong point is its interface: a programme grid inspired by operator boxes, designed for the remote.
Free version and Premium version
TiviMate can be installed for free, but many features are reserved for the paid Premium plan (annual subscription or lifetime purchase depending on the period). The best-known Premium features are:
- adding multiple playlists;
- recording programmes and replay when the provider offers it;
- favourites management, channel sorting and advanced customisation;
- displaying several channels at once on some devices.
The Premium account is bought from a companion app on a phone, then linked to the television.
Its strengths
- A clear EPG grid, quick to browse with the remote.
- A stable playback engine on most Android TV boxes.
- Many settings for the display and the player’s behaviour.
Its limits
| Limit | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Android TV and Fire TV only | No version for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Tizen, LG or Windows |
| Key features in Premium | Multiple playlists and advanced favourites are paid |
| No multi-screen sync | Favourites and progress do not follow you to your phone |
| Typing with the remote | Entering a server address remains tedious |
A free alternative: AICKO IPTV
If you also watch on a phone, an iPhone, a Samsung television or a PC, a cross-platform player saves you from reconfiguring everything on each screen. AICKO IPTV is free and ad-free, and works on:
- Android TV and Google TV, Fire TV Stick;
- Samsung Tizen televisions (2018 and later);
- iPhone and iPad, Android phones;
- Windows 10 and 11.
It reads Xtream Codes access and M3U playlists, shows the programme guide, manages favourites and resume playback, and syncs everything between your devices. On the television, code pairing saves you from typing the server address.
How to choose between the two
- You only use an Android TV box and want a highly customisable grid: TiviMate suits you, especially in Premium.
- You have several types of screen, including iPhone, Samsung or PC: a free cross-platform player is simpler.
- In any case, test with the same subscription: if the problem persists in both, it comes from the stream, not the player. See how to choose an IPTV player.
Legal reminder
A player does not make an illegal subscription legal. Only offers authorised by the rights holders are lawful: see legal or illegal IPTV.
In short
- TiviMate is an IPTV player for Android TV and Fire TV, known for its programme grid.
- Multiple playlists, recording and advanced favourites require the paid Premium plan.
- It does not exist on iPhone, Samsung, LG or Windows.
- AICKO IPTV is a free, ad-free alternative synced across all your screens.
Frequently asked questions
Is TiviMate free?
The app can be installed for free, but important features such as multiple playlists or recording require the paid Premium plan.
Does TiviMate exist on iPhone or Samsung?
No, TiviMate is reserved for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV. On iPhone or a Samsung television, you need another player, such as AICKO IPTV.
Does TiviMate supply channels?
No, it is a player: it plays an M3U playlist or Xtream Codes access obtained separately.
What is a free alternative to TiviMate?
AICKO IPTV is free and ad-free on Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung, iPhone, Android and Windows, with a programme guide, favourites and sync.
Is TiviMate legal?
Yes, the player is legal. Legality depends on the subscription you play with it.
