Why TiviMate is the #1 IPTV Player in 2026
If you ask any serious IPTV enthusiast which player application they use, the answer is almost universally TiviMate. Developed by Armobsoft, TiviMate offers an exceptionally clean, responsive, and customizable user interface designed specifically for TV screens and remote controls.
Unlike generic mobile-ported media players, TiviMate delivers an authentic broadcast TV experience with instant channel zapping, picture-in-picture (PiP), multi-view (up to 9 channels at once), seamless catch-up TV, and cloud/local scheduled recording.
TiviMate Free vs Premium Feature Comparison
| Feature | TiviMate Free | TiviMate Premium ($33.99 Lifetime / $10.99/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Playlists | 1 Playlist Only | Unlimited Playlists |
| Catch-Up TV Support | No | Yes (Up to 7 Days) |
| Scheduled & Live Recording | No | Yes (USB / SMB / NAS) |
| Multi-View / Multi-Screen | No | Yes (Up to 9 Screens) |
| Custom Favorites & Groups | Limited | Full Customization |
| Auto Frame Rate (AFR) | No | Yes (Zero Motion Stutter) |
Step-by-Step Setup with Xtream Codes API
- Open TiviMate on your FireStick, Shield, or Android TV.
- Select Add Playlist → Choose Xtream Codes.
- Enter your StreamX IPTV Server URL:
http://line.streamx.tv:80(or your assigned portal URL). - Enter your Username and Password.
- Check the box: Include VOD (Movies & Series).
- Click Next. TiviMate will process channels and build the guide.
Configuring and Updating the EPG TV Guide
- Go to Settings → EPG.
- Set Update on app start to Enabled.
- Set Update interval to Every 24 hours.
- If channel logos or guides ever appear blank, click Clear EPG followed by Update EPG.
How to Record Live IPTV Streams with TiviMate
One of TiviMate Premium's most powerful features is recording live TV shows and sporting events to internal storage, external USB drives, or network-attached storage (SMB/NAS):
- Go to Settings → Other → Recording.
- Click Recording folder → Select your USB drive or Local Storage folder.
- To record a program: In the TV guide, highlight any upcoming show → press and hold the Select button → choose Custom Recording or Record.
Top 5 Advanced Playback Settings to Enable
- Auto Frame Rate (AFR): Go to Settings → Playback → Auto frame rate → Turn ON. This synchronizes your TV's refresh rate to match 24fps movies, 50fps European sports, or 60fps US sports.
- Buffer Size: Set to Medium or Large under Playback → Buffer size to prevent buffering.
- Audio Passthrough: Turn ON Audio passthrough to send Dolby Digital 5.1 / DTS surround sound directly to your soundbar or AVR receiver.
- Group Management: Hide channels or categories you don't watch (e.g. foreign languages) by going to Manage Groups → Hide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the Amazon Appstore does not support Google Play in-app purchases, you must download the 'TiviMate Companion' app on an Android phone/tablet (or Android emulator like BlueStacks on PC), purchase the license via Google Play, and log into TiviMate on your FireStick with those credentials.
A single TiviMate Premium account allows you to activate up to 5 devices simultaneously. You can manage or revoke activated devices at any time in the TiviMate Companion app.
Yes, provided your StreamX IPTV subscription includes 2 or more simultaneous connections. If you only have a 1-connection plan, recording a channel counts as an active stream.