TiviMate is widely regarded as the most polished IPTV player available in 2026. Where IPTV Smarters Pro is functional and free, TiviMate looks and feels like a premium TV interface — think Sky Q but for IPTV. Here's what you get and how to set it up.
TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro
| Feature | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Premium £4.99/yr) | Free |
| Interface quality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good |
| EPG integration | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in class | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good |
| Channel switching speed | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fast | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast |
| Multi-panel view | ✅ Yes (Premium) | ❌ No |
| Recording (catch-up) | ✅ Premium only | ✅ Yes |
| Available on iPhone | ❌ Android/TV only | ✅ All platforms |
Is TiviMate Worth £4.99 per Year?
Yes, for most people. £4.99/year is less than a single cup of coffee. In return, you get:
- Multi-view — watch 4 channels simultaneously (perfect for sport)
- Unlimited playlists — manage multiple IPTV subscriptions
- Archive/catch-up recording
- Parental controls
- Channel sorting and customisation
The free version of TiviMate is still very good, but if you watch sport regularly, the Premium upgrade is worth it for the multi-view feature alone.
How to Install TiviMate on Firestick
TiviMate is not in the Amazon App Store. You need to sideload it using the Downloader app:
- Enable Unknown Sources: Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Apps from Unknown Sources → ON
- Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store
- Open Downloader and enter the TiviMate APK URL (provided with your subscription welcome message)
- Download and install TiviMate
- Open TiviMate → Add Playlist → M3U URL or Xtream Codes
- Enter your subscription credentials
How to Install TiviMate on Android
- Open Google Play Store
- Search TiviMate IPTV Player and install
- Open TiviMate → tap the settings icon → Add Playlist
- Choose Xtream Codes or M3U URL and enter your credentials
- Wait for channels to load (30–60 seconds)
TiviMate Tips for UK Viewers
- Set up the EPG: Settings → Playlist → EPG URL → enter the EPG URL from your welcome email. This populates the TV guide with UK show listings.
- Favourites bar: Long-press any channel → Add to Favourites. These appear at the top of your channel list for quick access during match nights.
- Picture-in-picture: While browsing the EPG, swipe down to see a live preview of the current channel — works well on Android TV boxes and Firestick 4K Max.