--- title: "How to Set Up TiviMate: Add an M3U Playlist or Xtream Codes Account" description: "A complete TiviMate setup on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV — adding a playlist by M3U URL or Xtream Codes, loading the TV guide, organising groups and favourites, and fixing the common issues." url: https://m3utify.com/en/blog/how-to-set-up-tivimate language: en last_modified: 2026-10-20 --- Setup guide 10/20/2026 4 min read M3utify Team # How to Set Up TiviMate: Add an M3U Playlist or Xtream Codes Account A complete TiviMate setup on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV — adding a playlist by M3U URL or Xtream Codes, loading the TV guide, organising groups and favourites, and fixing the common issues. ## What TiviMate is TiviMate IPTV Player is an app for Android TV devices (Android TV boxes, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Amazon Fire TV sticks). It does not provide any channels: it plays the playlist you give it, with an interface designed for the remote control — a channel list on the left, a programme guide grid, groups, favourites and quick zapping. It is one of the most popular players for people who want IPTV to feel like a classic TV box. The free version handles one playlist and the essentials. **TiviMate Premium**, purchased through the TiviMate Companion app on a phone, unlocks several playlists, catch-up, recordings, advanced favourites management and more customisation. ## Before you start You need one of the following: - an **M3U playlist URL** (for example from your M3utify account), or - **Xtream Codes credentials**: server URL, username and password. With M3utify, generate them in the **Xtream Panel**; the server is `https://m3utify.com`. Not sure which to choose? Xtream Codes usually gives a better result in TiviMate (separate live, film and series sections, guide loaded automatically). Our comparison [M3U vs Xtream Codes](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/m3u-vs-xtream-codes) explains the differences. ## Step 1: Install TiviMate - **Android TV / Google TV / NVIDIA Shield:** install **TiviMate IPTV Player** from the Google Play Store on the TV. - **Amazon Fire TV:** availability in the Amazon Appstore varies by country. Follow the developer's official installation instructions and never install "modded" or "cracked" APKs — they are a common way to spread malware and often break. ## Step 2: Add your playlist On first launch, TiviMate shows **Add playlist**. (Later, use **Settings → Playlists → Add playlist**.) Menu names can vary slightly between TiviMate versions. ### Option A — Xtream Codes 1. Choose **Xtream Codes login**. 2. Enter the **server address** (`https://m3utify.com`), then your **username** and **password**. Use the on-screen keyboard carefully: credentials are case-sensitive. 3. Click **Next**. TiviMate connects and shows the number of channels, films and series found. 4. Give the playlist a name and confirm. ### Option B — M3U playlist URL 1. Choose **Enter URL** and type or paste the playlist address. Typing a long URL with a remote is tedious: the Google TV / Android TV remote app on your phone gives you a phone keyboard. 2. Click **Next**. TiviMate downloads and analyses the list. 3. If the playlist does not declare a guide, TiviMate asks for an **EPG source**: enter your XMLTV URL or skip and add it later. 4. Name the playlist and finish. ## Step 3: Load the programme guide With Xtream Codes, the guide is usually loaded automatically. Otherwise: 1. Go to **Settings → EPG → EPG sources → Add EPG source**. 2. Enter the XMLTV URL (`.xml` or `.xml.gz`). With M3utify's Xtream endpoint, the guide is at `https://m3utify.com/xmltv.php?username=…&password=…`. 3. Choose **Update EPG** to load it now, and set a daily update interval. If a channel shows "No information", its `tvg-id` does not match the guide — see our [EPG integration guide](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/epg-integration). If programmes are shifted, use **Settings → EPG → EPG time shift** or read [fix an EPG time offset](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/fix-epg-time-offset). ## Step 4: Organise groups and favourites - **Hide groups you do not watch:** long-press a group → **Hide group**, or manage groups from **Settings → Playlists → (your playlist) → Manage groups**. Better still, remove them from the source playlist with the [M3utify editor](https://m3utify.com/en/editor) so every device benefits. - **Favourites:** long-press a channel → **Add to favourites**. Favourites appear as a group at the top. - **Channel order:** TiviMate follows the playlist order by default. Reordering channels at the source keeps the order consistent across all your devices. ## Step 5: Recommended settings - **Settings → Playback → Video decoder:** keep _Hardware_; switch individual channels to _Software_ only if they show a green or black picture. - **Settings → Playback → Buffer size:** increase it if channels freeze often (see [how to fix IPTV buffering](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/fix-iptv-buffering)). - **Settings → Playlists → Update playlist on app start:** enable it so changes made in M3utify appear automatically. - **Settings → Appearance:** choose the channel list style and the number of guide rows that suit your screen. ## Troubleshooting ### "Error loading playlist" or 0 channels Check the URL or credentials. Open the M3U URL in a browser: you should see text starting with `#EXTM3U`. For Xtream, make sure the server address has no trailing path, and that your credentials have not been regenerated in the Xtream Panel. ### Some channels do not play Run M3utify's link checker on the playlist: the stream may be dead. If the link is alive, try switching the channel's decoder (long-press → _Video decoder_), and check [IPTV stream errors](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/fix-iptv-stream-errors) for HTTP codes. ### Changes made to the playlist do not appear Go to **Settings → Playlists**, select the playlist and choose **Update playlist**. Enable automatic updates on start-up to avoid doing it by hand. ## FAQ ### Is TiviMate free? The app is free to install with basic features. Premium is a paid subscription or one-time purchase made through the TiviMate Companion app. ### Can TiviMate run on a phone? TiviMate is designed for Android TV devices and remote controls. On a phone or tablet, use an app like IPTV Smarters or VLC — see [how to set up IPTV Smarters](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/how-to-set-up-iptv-smarters). ### Can I use the same playlist on several TVs? Yes, add the same URL or credentials on each device. The number of simultaneous connections allowed depends on your playlist source. tivimate android tv fire tv m3u xtream codes ### Ready to try it yourself? Start editing your M3U playlists for free with M3utify Pro. [Get Started Free](https://m3utify.com/en/editor) [Previous How to Add an M3U Playlist to Kodi with IPTV Simple Client (with EPG)](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/how-to-use-m3u-in-kodi) [Next How to Set Up IPTV Smarters Pro (Xtream Codes or M3U URL)](https://m3utify.com/en/blog/how-to-set-up-iptv-smarters)