TiviMate
9.3/10
Verdict: TiviMate is the best IPTV player for Firestick and Android TV. Its EPG handling is the cleanest of any player tested — channel groups, catch-up and recording all work without configuration gymnastics — and 4K playback is the smoothest we have measured. It is Android-only, which rules out iPhone and Smart TVs, and the useful features sit behind a paid Premium tier. This review covers setup, the settings that matter, and where it beats IPTV Smarters Pro.
Recommended for: Firestick users, Android TV, anyone who watches live UK sports
TiviMate has become the go-to IPTV player for UK Firestick users — and for good reason. Since its release, it has consistently outperformed every other IPTV app on Android-based devices in terms of interface quality, EPG accuracy, and playback stability.
In this review, we test TiviMate with ApolloGroupTV on a Firestick 4K Max to give UK viewers an honest assessment of whether TiviMate Premium is worth the CA$6.79/year cost.
TiviMate Scores
EPG / TV Guide
Video Quality / 4K
Ease of Setup
Interface / Design
Catch-Up TV
Multi-Screen
Value for Money
Stability
EPG (TV Guide) — The Best in Class
TiviMate's EPG is the standout feature for UK viewers. It displays a full 7-day guide in a familiar grid layout — similar to cable TV's guide — showing program names, times, and descriptions for all UK channels including BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, ESPN 1–6, TNT Sports, and Premier League TV.
ApolloGroupTV's EPG data loads fully within 2–3 minutes of setup and refreshes automatically. You can also set reminders and record programs with TiviMate Premium.
4K Playback Performance
On a Firestick 4K Max with a 50 Mbps broadband connection, TiviMate delivered flawless 4K UHD playback on ApolloGroupTV's 4K channels. Using the ExoPlayer engine (recommended in settings), streams loaded in under 3 seconds with no buffering throughout a 90-minute Premier League match.
For best 4K performance: go to TiviMate Settings → Player → select ExoPlayer as your default player.
TiviMate Free vs Premium — Is Premium Worth It?
Free Version
- ✓Unlimited channels
- ✓EPG TV guide
- ✓VOD support
- ✓Xtream Codes login
- ✓Basic player settings
Premium (CA$6.79/year)
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Record programs to USB
- ✓Multiple playlists
- ✓Panel layout (4 channels at once)
- ✓Auto-update EPG
- ✓Advanced parental controls
- ✓Backup & restore settings
At CA$6.79/year, TiviMate Premium is one of the best value purchases in UK streaming. The recording feature alone — letting you record Premier League matches to a USB drive — makes it worthwhile for sports fans.
TiviMate vs IPTV Smarters Pro
| Feature | TiviMate | IPTV Smarters Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EPG Quality | Excellent | Good |
| 4K Playback | Excellent | Good |
| iOS Support | No | Yes |
| Windows Support | No | Yes |
| Recording | Yes (Premium) | No |
| Price | Free / CA$6.79/yr | Free |
| UI Design | Excellent | Good |
| Firestick Performance | Excellent | Good |
Use TiviMate if you watch on Firestick or Android TV. Use IPTV Smarters Pro if you need iOS support or watch on multiple device types. Read our full IPTV Smarters Pro review or see the Marinios IPTV setup guide for app pairing tips.
How to Set Up TiviMate with ApolloGroupTV
See our complete step-by-step guide: How to Install IPTV on Firestick UK.
- 1Install TiviMate via the Downloader app on your Firestick.
- 2Open TiviMate and tap Add Playlist → Xtream Codes API.
- 3Enter your ApolloGroupTV Server URL, Username, and Password.
- 4Tap Add — channels and EPG load automatically.
- 5Go to Settings → Player → select ExoPlayer for best 4K performance.
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