⚡ Quick Summary
TiviMate is our favourite player for a cable-style TV guide on Android TV and Firestick, and it takes a TVNado Xtream Codes login in about a minute. This guide covers installation, playlist setup, EPG configuration, favorites, and the settings that help 4K play smoothly. New to TVNado? Start with our complete TVNado guide to understand the full service before setting it up.
Why Use TiviMate with TVNado IPTV?
TiviMate is designed for Android TV and Firestick, with a television-like guide and remote-friendly menus. Here is what it adds when you load a TVNado IPTV login into it:
- ✓Beautiful Interface — Modern, clean UI designed for TV screens
- ✓Excellent EPG — Full 7-day grid-style program guide
- ✓Multi-Screen — Watch up to 4 channels simultaneously (premium)
- ✓Live TV Recording — Record to external storage (premium)
- ✓Favorites Manager — Create custom channel lists and groups
- ✓Catch-up Support — Watch previously aired programs
- ✓Picture-in-Picture — Keep watching while browsing channels
What You'll Need Before Starting
- ✓An active TVNado IPTV subscription — credentials sent via WhatsApp
- ✓An Android TV device (Nvidia Shield, Sony TV, TCL, Philips) or Amazon Firestick
- ✓Internet connection — 20+ Mbps for HD, 40+ Mbps for 4K (test with Ookla Speedtest)
- ✓TiviMate app — free, with an optional paid Premium upgrade; on Google Play for Android TV, and installed with Downloader on a Firestick
⚠ Before You Begin
Have your TVNado IPTV credentials ready — Server URL, Username, and Password. You received these via WhatsApp after purchasing from our pricing page. If you haven't received them, contact support via WhatsApp.
Step-by-Step: How to Use TVNado IPTV with TiviMate
Install TiviMate on Your Device
📱 Android TV (Nvidia Shield, Sony, TCL)
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search for "TiviMate"
- Tap Install
- Open TiviMate once installed
🔥 Amazon Firestick
- Install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore (TiviMate itself is not normally listed there)
- Allow Downloader under Developer Options → Install unknown apps
- Download and install the TiviMate APK from the developer's official page
- Open TiviMate after installation (full steps below)
Add Your TVNado IPTV Playlist
Once TiviMate is open, follow these steps to connect your TVNado IPTV subscription:
- Tap "Add Playlist" (or Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist)
- Select "Xtream Codes" as the playlist type
- Enter a name — e.g. "TVNado IPTV"
- Enter your Server URL (provided via WhatsApp)
- Enter your Username (provided via WhatsApp)
- Enter your Password (provided via WhatsApp)
- Tap "Next" and wait for the playlist to load
💡 Pro Tip
The Xtream Codes method is the most reliable. If you prefer using an M3U URL, select "M3U URL" instead and paste your link.
Configure the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
The EPG shows what's playing now and what's coming up — essential for browsing 55,000+ channels.
- Go to Settings → Playlists → Select your TVNado IPTV playlist
- Tap on "EPG"
- Select "Add EPG"
- Enter the EPG URL provided via WhatsApp
- Tap "OK" and wait 2–3 minutes for EPG to fully load
- Return to the main screen and tap the program guide icon
✅ Success
Once the EPG loads, you'll see a full 7-day program schedule for all your channels. You can now see what's playing on any channel at any time.
Set Up Your Favorite Channels
With 55,000+ channels on TVNado IPTV, a favorites list is essential:
- Browse channels by tapping the channel icon on the main screen
- Press and hold the OK button on your remote when you find a channel you like
- Select "Add to Favorites" from the pop-up menu
- View your favorites from the main menu under "Favorites"
- Create multiple groups — e.g. "Sports", "Movies", "News"
Optimize TiviMate Settings for Best Experience
Fine-tune these settings for smooth 4K playback with TVNado IPTV:
Appearance
Settings → Appearance → Dark mode recommended
Auto Frame Rate
Settings → Playback → Enable Auto frame rate
EPG Update
Settings → EPG → Set update interval to 24 hours
Buffer Size
Settings → Playback → Buffer size → Very large
Parental Controls
Settings → Parental Controls → Set a PIN
Remote Control
Settings → Remote Control → Customize buttons
Upgrade to TiviMate Premium (Optional but Recommended)
The free version covers live TV and the guide. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade, sold as a yearly subscription or a one-off lifetime licence through the TiviMate Companion app, and it unlocks these features. Prices vary by country and change from time to time, so check the current price in the Companion app before you buy:
- ✓Multi-screen — Watch up to 4 channels simultaneously
- ✓Live TV recording — Record to external USB or network storage
- ✓Favorites sync — Sync your lists across multiple devices
- ✓Multiple playlists — Load more than one playlist side by side
To upgrade: install TiviMate Companion on an Android phone, buy Premium there, then sign in to the same account in TiviMate on your TV.
🏆 Pro Tip — Best Setup for 4K
For the steadiest 4K picture, run TiviMate on an Nvidia Shield Pro or another fast Android TV box with a wired Ethernet connection. Wired beats Wi-Fi for holding a high bitrate through a whole match, which cuts buffering at busy times.
What If TiviMate Isn't in Your Firestick App Store?
Install it with the free Downloader app instead. TiviMate is not normally listed in the Amazon Appstore, so sideloading is the normal route rather than a workaround. One exception: the Fire TV Stick 4K Select runs Amazon's Vega OS, which does not support Downloader or sideloaded Android apps, as AFTVNews reported, so TiviMate will not install on it; choose a Fire OS model such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max instead.
- Search for and install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore
- Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install unknown apps and switch Downloader on (if Developer Options is missing, open About and click the device name seven times)
- Open Downloader and enter the TiviMate APK address from the developer's official download page
- Install, then delete the APK file when Downloader offers to, to free up storage
Our full Firestick IPTV setup walkthrough covers the Downloader steps with more detail.
How Do You Make 55,000+ Channels Manageable in TiviMate?
Hide the channel groups you will never watch, then build favourites from what is left. A shorter list loads faster, scrolls faster and makes the guide readable.
- ✓Hide whole groups: open the playlist's group management in TiviMate's playlist settings and untick countries or categories you do not need. Hidden groups are not deleted and can be switched back on.
- ✓Reorder what stays: move your most-watched groups to the top so they open first.
- ✓Use favourites for daily viewing: keep a short Favorites list for the ten or twenty channels you open every day, and pin it as the default view.
- ✓Load the guide only for visible channels: once groups are hidden, refresh the EPG so it stops downloading listings you never see.
How Do You Watch Catch-Up TV From TVNado in TiviMate?
Open the guide and scroll back in time on a supported channel; programmes that can be replayed carry a catch-up marker, and pressing OK on one lets you watch it from the start. TVNado offers 7-day catch-up on supported channels, so on a Fire TV Stick without a USB port this is the practical alternative to recording. Our guide on recording IPTV and using catch-up explains when each option fits.
Should You Use TiviMate or IPTV Smarters With TVNado?
Use TiviMate on Android TV and Firestick if you want a cable-style guide, recording and multi-screen; use IPTV Smarters Pro on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Windows, where TiviMate does not run. Both accept the same TVNado Xtream Codes login, so you can try each with your trial line and keep the one you prefer. If you go with Smarters, our three-minute IPTV Smarters setup gets you there quickly.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
🔧 Playlist Won't Load
- →Double-check your Server URL, Username, and Password — no extra spaces
- →Verify your subscription is active by contacting support via WhatsApp
- →Try a VPN — some ISPs block IPTV traffic (ExpressVPN recommended)
- →Restart your device and try again
🔧 EPG Not Showing Program Info
- →Go to Settings → EPG → Update EPG manually
- →Wait 2–3 minutes for EPG to fully load after update
- →Double-check you entered the correct EPG URL
- →Clear EPG cache: Settings → EPG → Clear EPG
🔧 Buffering or Freezing
- →Switch to a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi
- →Close other apps that may be consuming bandwidth
- →Increase buffer size: Settings → Playback → Buffer size → Very large
- →Use a VPN to bypass ISP throttling
- →Lower video quality in player settings if on a slower connection
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is TiviMate free?
TiviMate has a free version with live TV and the programme guide. TiviMate Premium is a paid upgrade, sold yearly or as a lifetime licence through the TiviMate Companion app, that adds multi-screen viewing, live TV recording and multiple playlists. Prices vary by country, so check the Companion app for the current price.
Q: Can I use TVNado IPTV on multiple devices with TiviMate?
Yes. Depending on your TVNado plan, you can stream on 1–5 devices simultaneously. Install TiviMate and add your TVNado IPTV playlist on each device separately.
Q: Does TiviMate work on iPhone or Windows?
No. TiviMate is only for Android TV and Firestick. For iPhone/iPad, use IPTV Smarters Pro. For Windows or Mac, use IPTV Smarters Pro or VLC Media Player.
Q: How do I update TiviMate?
On Android TV, TiviMate updates through the Google Play Store. On a Firestick, where it is sideloaded, download the newer APK from the developer's official page with Downloader and install it over the old version; your playlists and settings stay in place.
Q: Can I record shows with TiviMate and TVNado IPTV?
Yes, with TiviMate Premium you can record live TV. You'll need external storage — a USB drive or network-attached storage — connected to your device.
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