TiviMate IPTV Player Setup for Sphere IPTV
TiviMate IPTV Player is a third-party app for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV, known for its cable-style programme guide. It contains no channels; it plays a service you subscribe to. To add Sphere IPTV, choose Add playlist, select Xtream Codes and enter the server address, username and password we send. The channel list and TV guide then load automatically.
TiviMate is a third-party application. Sphere IPTV does not develop, own, sell or support this app and is not affiliated with, partnered with or endorsed by its developer. App names, features, prices and availability are controlled by the developer and may change.
About TiviMate
TiviMate is designed for remote-control use on televisions, not for phones. It looks and behaves much like a cable or satellite box, with a scrolling programme grid, channel groups and quick channel switching.
The free version covers the basics. A paid Premium upgrade from the developer, bought through the TiviMate Companion app on a phone, unlocks features such as multiple playlists, favourites management, catch-up support and recording. Premium is sold by the developer and is separate from your Sphere IPTV plan.
Strengths
- Cable-style TV guide that is easy to browse with a remote
- Fast channel switching
- Channel groups can be hidden, reordered and renamed
- Recording and catch-up with Premium (where the channel supports it)
Limitations
- Not available for phones, tablets, iOS or Apple TV
- Films and series browsing is more basic than live TV
- Several useful features require the paid Premium upgrade
How to add Sphere IPTV to TiviMate
Install TiviMate
On Android TV or Google TV, install it from Google Play on the TV device. On Fire TV, check the Appstore first, or use Downloader with the address from the developer's official site, as described in our Firestick guide.
Add a playlist with Xtream Codes
Open TiviMate and select Add playlist → Xtream Codes. Enter the server address, username and password from your Sphere IPTV order.
Name the playlist and choose groups
Give the playlist a name, then choose which channel groups to include. Hiding countries or categories you do not watch makes the guide faster.
Wait for the guide to load
TiviMate downloads the programme guide automatically from your login. The first load takes a little longer.
Don't have your login yet? Choose a plan on the pricing page and we'll send it after you order.
Useful TiviMate settings
| Setting | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Settings → EPG | Set how often the guide refreshes and how many days to keep. |
| Settings → Playback | Switch decoder or enable automatic frame-rate matching if motion looks uneven. |
| Settings → Channels | Hide unwanted groups and reorder favourites. |
| Settings → Appearance | Adjust the guide layout and font size for your screen. |
Menu names can differ between app versions and platforms.
TiviMate free vs Premium, and the Companion app
| Free | Premium (paid to developer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Playlists | One | Multiple |
| TV guide | Yes | Yes, with more customisation |
| Favourites management | Basic | Full |
| Catch-up and recording | No | Yes, where the channel supports it |
| How to buy | — | Through the TiviMate Companion app on a phone |
Common TiviMate issues
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Can't install on Fire TV | Check the Appstore first; otherwise use Downloader with the developer's official link. Newer Fire TV models on Vega OS can't sideload — see IPTV on Firestick. |
| Guide missing for some channels | Update EPG in Settings → EPG; some channels have no guide data |
| Programme times shifted | Correct the device time zone, then the EPG time offset |
| Stutter on sport | Enable automatic frame-rate matching in Settings → Playback |
TiviMate, “TVMate” and look-alikes
TiviMate is sometimes misspelled as “TVMate”, and similarly named apps exist. The genuine app is published by AR Mobile Dev; check the developer name before installing. Like any player, it contains no content — see how IPTV players work.
TiviMate questions
Is TiviMate free?
The basic version is free. Premium is a paid upgrade sold by the app's developer and is not included with Sphere IPTV plans.
Can I use TiviMate on iPhone or Apple TV?
No. TiviMate is only made for Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV. On Apple devices, use a tvOS or iOS player instead.
Is TiviMate affiliated with Sphere IPTV?
No. TiviMate is an independent third-party app. We simply provide Xtream Codes details that work with it.
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