TiviMate Setup Guide 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

TiviMate is the most-used IPTV player for Firestick and Android TV in 2026. Its polished TV-native interface, rock-solid EPG, catch-up TV integration, and smooth 4K playback make it the first recommendation for any Noova 4K subscriber. If you have just downloaded TiviMate and are not sure where to start, this complete TiviMate setup guide walks you through every step from first launch to watching your first channel.

Step 1: Install TiviMate on Your Device

TiviMate is available for Firestick, Fire TV, and all Android TV devices. It is not on the Amazon Appstore, so you install it via sideloading using the free Downloader app.

1. On your Firestick, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options.
2. Enable Apps from Unknown Sources and ADB Debugging.
3. Download the Downloader app from the Amazon Appstore (it is free).
4. Open Downloader and enter the code 664241 in the URL bar.
5. The TiviMate APK will download and install automatically.
6. Once installed, open TiviMate from your apps list.

For Android TV boxes (Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Mecool), TiviMate is available directly from the Google Play Store – search for “TiviMate IPTV Player” and install it.

Step 2: Add Your Noova 4K Playlist

When you first open TiviMate, you will be prompted to add a playlist. This is where you connect your Noova 4K subscription.

Option A: Add via Xtream Codes (Recommended)

Xtream Codes is the most stable connection method in TiviMate. Your Noova 4K welcome email includes your server address, username, and password.

1. On the TiviMate welcome screen, tap Add Playlist.
2. Select Xtream Codes API.
3. Enter your Server URL (e.g. http://server.noovapro.online).
4. Enter your Username and Password.
5. Tap Next – TiviMate will connect and download your full channel list.

Option B: Add via M3U URL

Alternatively, select M3U URL and paste your full Noova 4K M3U playlist URL. M3U works well but does not support Xtream-specific features like catch-up TV category metadata, so Xtream Codes is preferred where available.

Step 3: Configure the EPG (Program Guide)

The Electronic Program Guide is what makes TiviMate genuinely useful – it shows what is on every channel for the next 7 days. TiviMate can load EPG data automatically from your Xtream Codes connection, or you can add a separate XMLTV EPG URL.

1. Go to Settings → Playlists → [Your Playlist Name].
2. Under EPG, if you added via Xtream Codes the EPG will already be configured. Tap Update EPG Now to force an immediate refresh.
3. If adding via M3U, enter your Noova 4K XMLTV EPG URL in the EPG URL field.
4. Set Auto Update to Once a day – TiviMate will refresh EPG data overnight.

Step 4: Organise Your Channels

With 30,000+ channels loaded, organisation is key. TiviMate has several tools to make your channel list manageable.

Create Favourites Groups

While watching any channel, press the Menu button on your remote and select Add to Favourites. You can create multiple favourites groups: one for Sports channels, one for UK channels, and one for Kids content. These groups appear at the top of your channel list for instant access.

Hide Unwanted Groups

Your Noova 4K playlist comes with channels grouped by country and genre. Go to Settings → Playlists → Groups to toggle off any groups you never watch. Hiding groups does not delete them – you can re-enable them at any time.

Sort Channels by Name or Number

Within each group, channels can be sorted alphabetically, by channel number, or by EPG match quality. Alphabetical sorting is usually easiest for finding specific channels quickly.

Step 5: Set Up TiviMate Premium (Optional)

The free version of TiviMate is fully functional for single-playlist users. TiviMate Premium (approximately 4 USD/year) unlocks additional features:

• Multiple playlists – connect more than one IPTV provider simultaneously
• Recording – record live TV to a connected USB drive or network storage
• Series recording – automatically record every episode of a show
• Panel colour customisation – change the interface accent colour to your preference
• Parental lock – password-protect specific channel groups

To activate Premium, go to Settings → Premium and follow the in-app purchase flow.

TiviMate Performance Tips for Firestick

• Enable hardware decoding: Settings → Player → Hardware Decoding → On. This offloads video decoding to the GPU, drastically reducing buffering on 4K streams.
• Set buffer size: Settings → Player → Buffer Time → 5 seconds. A small buffer helps bridge momentary network drops.
• Clear cache regularly: Fire TV Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications → TiviMate → Clear Cache. Do this monthly if you notice slowdowns.
• Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet: Firestick 4K Max supports Wi-Fi 6E – if your router supports it, connect on the 6 GHz band for the most stable wireless streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my TiviMate EPG not updating?

The most common cause is a slow internet connection during the EPG download. EPG XML files can be 50 to 100 MB. Try going to Settings → Playlists → Update EPG Now while on a fast connection. If the issue persists, check that your EPG URL has not changed – log into your Noova 4K account or check your welcome email for the current EPG URL.

Can I use TiviMate on multiple devices?

TiviMate Premium can be activated on up to 5 devices with a single licence. You will need a matching multi-device Noova 4K plan (2 or 3 devices) to stream on multiple devices simultaneously.

TiviMate shows “Authorisation Failed” – what do I do?

This error means TiviMate cannot connect to the streaming server with your credentials. Double-check your server URL, username, and password in Settings → Playlists → [Playlist Name] → Edit. If the credentials look correct, contact Noova 4K support to verify your account status.