TiviMate Premium: Features, Pricing and Setup Explained

TiviMate is one of the most widely used IPTV player apps, particularly on Android TV and Fire TV devices, and its Premium tier unlocks a set of features beyond the free version — from multiple playlists to DVR recording. This guide covers what Premium actually adds, roughly what it costs, and what to know before setting it up.

TiviMate is a third-party product, unrelated to and not officially affiliated with Xtreme HD IPTV. Pricing and features described here reflect publicly available information at the time of writing and can change — check TiviMate's own official channels for current details before purchasing.

What TiviMate Is

TiviMate is a media player app built specifically for IPTV, known for a polished, TV-optimized interface and broad support for both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes-style logins. Like other player apps covered in our IPTV playlist guide, TiviMate doesn't include any channels or content itself — you connect it to a playlist or subscription from an IPTV provider, and the app handles browsing, playback, and the EPG display.

The free version covers core playback functionality, while the Premium tier adds a set of additional features aimed at users who want a more complete IPTV experience.

What TiviMate Premium Adds

Based on publicly available information, TiviMate Premium generally includes:

Unlimited playlists, compared to a limit on the free tier
A fuller EPG experience, including multi-day program guide data and show descriptions
DVR recording, allowing you to record content to local or network storage where supported
Multi-view, letting you watch multiple channels simultaneously in a grid layout
Catch-up TV support, when your provider's playlist includes it
An ad-free interface
Additional customization options, including parental controls and subtitle track selection

Feature availability can change between app updates, so it's worth checking TiviMate's own release notes or app store listing for the current, complete feature list rather than relying solely on third-party summaries, including this one.

Roughly What TiviMate Premium Costs

Pricing for TiviMate Premium is generally structured around a few options: a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, and a one-time lifetime purchase, with the lifetime option typically priced at a multiple of the annual cost in exchange for never renewing. A free trial period is sometimes available when signing up for the annual plan. Because pricing is set entirely by TiviMate and can change over time, treat any specific figures you see — including on this page — as a general reference point, and confirm current pricing directly within the app or on TiviMate's official website before purchasing.

Setting Up TiviMate

The general setup process looks like this:

Install the app — on many platforms this is available through the standard app store, though on some devices (notably Fire TV) it requires sideloading through the Downloader app using a specific code. Our guide to the TiviMate Downloader code covers this process in detail, including why the code can change over time.
Add your playlist or provider login — an M3U URL, or an Xtream Codes server address, username, and password, depending on what your IPTV subscription supplies.
Let the app load your channels and EPG data.
Decide whether to upgrade to Premium, based on whether the additional features — multiple playlists, DVR, multi-view, and so on — are useful for how you actually watch.

What to Know Before Relying on TiviMate

Premium Doesn't Improve Your Content Source

It's worth being clear about what Premium actually changes: it adds player-side features, not content. Stream stability, channel variety, and picture quality all come from your IPTV subscription, not from upgrading the app. If you're experiencing buffering or missing channels, that's a provider issue to address separately — see our guide to evaluating IPTV services for what to check on that side.

Device Compatibility Varies

TiviMate is best known on Android TV and Fire TV, with more limited or no support on some other platforms. If you're planning your setup around a specific device, confirm compatibility before assuming TiviMate will be available — our guide to choosing an IPTV device covers broader platform considerations.

Updates Can Change Functionality

As with any actively developed app, updates occasionally change features, pricing, or the interface. If an update introduces problems, it's often reasonable to hold off on updating further until issues are resolved, rather than assuming every update is strictly beneficial.

Is TiviMate Premium Worth It?

Whether the upgrade is worth it depends entirely on how you actually use IPTV. If you regularly switch between multiple playlists, want DVR recording, or would use multi-view to watch more than one channel at once, Premium's feature set directly addresses that. If you mainly watch one playlist on one channel at a time and don't need an ad-free interface specifically, the free tier may cover what you need without any additional cost. It's worth trying the free version first and identifying which specific limitations you actually run into before deciding whether Premium's features solve a real problem for you.

TiviMate vs Other Premium IPTV Player Apps

TiviMate isn't the only player app offering a premium tier with similar features — apps in the Smarters family, covered in our Roku IPTV guide, and others offer comparable functionality, often with their own free-vs-paid structure. The meaningful differences between these apps tend to come down to interface design, platform availability, and specific feature details, rather than one being definitively superior across the board. If you're choosing between player apps, checking device compatibility and trying the free tier of a couple of options is a more reliable way to decide than comparing feature lists alone.

Pairing TiviMate With a Reliable Subscription

Since TiviMate — free or Premium — is only the player, your overall experience depends heavily on the IPTV subscription you connect it to. Our subscription guide covers how IPTV plans are typically structured by duration and connection count, which is useful context regardless of which player app you choose.

Xtreme HD IPTV offers subscription plans that work with Xtream Codes-compatible players like TiviMate, with setup guidance available for common devices.

Restoring a Purchase After a Device Change

If you switch to a new device, most premium licenses — TiviMate's included — offer some way to restore a previous purchase rather than requiring you to buy it again, typically tied to the account or store credentials used for the original purchase. It's worth confirming the current restoration process through TiviMate's own support resources before switching devices, so you're not caught off guard mid-transition.

Free Trial vs Buying Immediately

If a free trial period is available when signing up for the annual plan, it's generally worth using it rather than purchasing the lifetime option outright on a first try. A trial gives you a real opportunity to confirm Premium's specific features actually fit how you watch before committing to the larger one-time lifetime cost. Since the lifetime price is pitched as a long-term value proposition, it makes sense to be confident in the ongoing usefulness of Premium's features before choosing that option over the more flexible monthly or annual alternatives.

Managing a TiviMate Premium License Across Devices

TiviMate Premium licenses are generally tied to a device count rather than a single device, meaning you can typically use one license across a handful of devices depending on the specific terms at the time of purchase. This is separate from your IPTV subscription's own connection limit — the two are independent systems: one governs how many devices can run the Premium version of the app, the other governs how many can stream simultaneously from your content provider. Confirm the current device-license terms directly through TiviMate's official channels if you're planning a multi-device household setup, since these terms can change between updates.

In Summary

TiviMate Premium adds a genuinely useful set of player-side features — multiple playlists, a fuller EPG, DVR, and multi-view — for users who want more than the free tier offers, but it doesn't change what content you actually have access to. That still comes down entirely to your IPTV subscription, which is worth evaluating with the same care as the player app itself.

Looking for a subscription to pair with TiviMate? View Xtreme HD IPTV plans to compare current options.