TiviMate Review 2026: Is TiviMate Premium Worth It?
Facts last checked: 10/21/2026, from the app’s store listing and documentation. App prices and availability are set by the developer and can change.
Is TiviMate Premium worth it?
Yes, if you watch live TV every day on an Android TV device or Firestick. The free version plays one playlist with the guide; Premium adds recording, multiple playlists, favorites management and more, and is sold yearly or as a lifetime license through the TiviMate Companion app. If you mostly watch on an iPhone or a Smart TV, TiviMate is not an option.
Specs
| Spec | TiviMate |
|---|---|
| Devices | Android TV, Google TV, Firestick and Fire TV (Fire OS). Not iPhone, not Samsung or LG stores |
| Login | Xtream Codes or M3U playlist |
| TV guide (EPG) | Yes, cable-style grid |
| Catch-up | Yes, when the provider supports it |
| Recording | Premium only |
| Multiple playlists | Premium only |
| Price | Free version; Premium paid yearly or lifetime via the Companion app |
What it is like to use
TiviMate feels like a cable box. The guide is a grid of channels and times, the remote does what you expect, and channel changes are quick. That is why it is so popular with people moving from cable. The trade-off is its narrow device list: it is built for Android TV, so households with iPhones or Smart TV apps need a second player.
How to activate Premium
Install the TiviMate Companion app on an Android phone, buy Premium there, then sign in to the same account inside TiviMate on your TV. Our TiviMate setup guide walks through it, along with adding a playlist and the guide.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The best TV guide of any IPTV player
- Fast channel switching
- Recording and multiple playlists with Premium
- Works with Xtream Codes and M3U
Cons
- Android TV and Fire OS only
- The best features need Premium
- Not available on Fire TV sticks with Vega OS
Who TiviMate suits
Cord-cutters who watch a lot of live TV on an Android TV box, Google TV or a Fire OS stick. For phones and computers, look at IPTV Smarters Pro; for a mix of devices, Axon Player.
TiviMate questions
Is TiviMate free?
There is a free version. Premium features need a paid license bought through the TiviMate Companion app.
Does TiviMate work on Samsung TV or iPhone?
No. TiviMate runs on Android TV, Google TV and Fire OS devices only.
Does TiviMate come with channels?
No. It is a player. You add a login or playlist from your IPTV provider.
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Watch tonight. Decide tomorrow.
24 hours free on your own TV. Then from $6.44 a month on the 12-month plan.