At a time when media giants all over the globe are raising the costs of access to entertainment, Amazon FireStick follows the exact opposite path. To help consumers battle the growing prices of OTP services and TV channels, Amazon FireStick has brought every form of entertainment under one umbrella.
One of the primary services available to the consumer on FireStick is the IPTV services. These services function as a mode of navigation through the endless world of entertainment that Amazon FireStick brings to your doorstep.
In this article, I will show you how to get the best out of your Amazon FireStick with the help of IPTV services. Let us first get an idea of what an IPTV service is.
IPTV Services – An Introduction
IPTV services are slowly and steadily gaining massive popularity. Compatible with a wide range of hardware and devices, they are spreading all over the market. Android devices, Android TV boxes, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick, iPhones, iPads, and a plethora of other premium and sub-premium devices are known to support IPTV service.
But what makes IPTV services so popular? They provide you with the seemingly endless content libraries of live TV channels, OTT services, and streaming platforms, but at a fraction of the cost. Sounds amazing, right?
Not every IPTV provider will equip you with an in-built video player. And we all know that a streaming link without a video player is like having a million-dollar cheque and no way to cash it. This is why people along with an IPTV player primarily use IPTV services.
While some IPTV services offer video players for you to work with, many IPTV services do not. If your IPTV provider does not provide you with a video player, you will need to get a video player for yourself.
But do not worry. I got you covered. I will tell you about the best IPTV player in the market. And I will help you through the installation and setup process.
Why Are IPTV Players in Vogue?
While there are a lot of IPTV service providers, not all of them come equipped with a native video player. To address this issue, IPTV players have stepped in. Several IPTV players are available on the market nowadays. While some of them are pretty decent, there are a few which you should avoid.
The TiviMate IPTV player app is one such IPTV player that allows you to access all the streaming links provided to you by your IPTV provider. Among all the IPTV player services available online, the TiviMate IPTV player is my recommendation.
What Is a TiviMate IPTV Player?
TiviMate IPTV player is a video player that allows you to integrate streams from IPTV service providers of third-party origin and play them on your device. TiviMate integrates these services via Stalker Portal, Xtream codes, and M3U links. We are going to discuss all of these in full detail later.
This article will show you how to download the TiviMate IPTV player on your FireStick. Then we will go through the setup process, so you can easily integrate third-party streaming links to stream movies, TV channels, shows, sports through your Fire TV.
How to Install TiviMate on FireStick
Firstly I will show you the process of downloading the TiviMate IPTV player, and then we will proceed to the setting up part of TiviMate. I have separated the entire installation process of TiviMate into separate sections. Without further ado, let us get started with the first part.
Get the Downloader app
1. Head over to FireStick home screen > Search > Find.
2. Search for the Downloader app and tap on the results.
3. Select the Get option and install the Downloader app.
4. Once installed, select the Open option on the screen to launch the app.
But before opening the app, I will advise you to follow the steps shown in the next section. You would need to tweak a few app settings from the Settings menu of your FireStick.
Tweak FireStick Settings
1. Press the Home Button on the remote of your FireStick.
2. On the far right of the screen, you will find the Settings option (the icon with a Gear symbol). Highlight and select that option.
3. Scroll down the list of options and locate the icon that says My Fire TV. Select that option.
4. A list of options will open on the screen. From the list, scroll and locate the option that says Developer options. Select that option.
5. On the next screen, select Apps from Unknown Sources. This option will be turned off by default. You need to turn it ON.
Now you can sideload any application on your FireStick without any trouble. So we will move to the final part of the TiviMate download process.
Download TiviMate APK on FireStick via Downloader
1. It would be best if you went to the Apps menu on your Fire TV. You can do this by finding the Applications on your Fire TV Stick home screen. Or, you could simply press the Apps button on your remote to access the Apps menu.
2. From the list of apps, open Downloader. Then highlight and select the Enter a URL box on the app home screen.
3. A virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. Type in the following URL there.
https://www.firestickhow.com/tivimate
4. Once you are done typing the URL in, hit the Go option on the screen.
5. Downloader will download the TiviMate IPTV player app on your FireStick. Wait for the download to complete.
6. Once the download is over, you will receive a prompt to install the apk on your FireStick. Select the Install option to begin the installation process.
7. Once you are done with the installation process, select Done.
8. Then select the Delete option on the screen to delete the TiviMate IPTV player APK. This will keep your FireStick free from unnecessary files. As we have already installed the TiviMate IPTV player, we do not need the APK anymore.
How to Move TiviMate to Your Home Screen
1. Press and hold down the Home button on the remote of your FireStick.
2. A screen will appear. Select the option that says Apps.
3. When the list of apps appears, scroll and highlight the TiviMate IPTV player icon but do not press select. Press the Options button on your FireStick remote instead. It is a button that has three horizontal lines drawn on it.
4. You will find a floating pop-up menu on the right side of the screen. Select the Move option from the list.
5. Move the TiviMate IPTV player icon to the top row. And then, press the Select button to confirm that position.
You have successfully moved TiviMate to your home screen. You do not need to access it from your app list anymore. A click on your home screen will take you directly to the TiviMate IPTV player.
TiviMate IPTV Player: Free Vs. Premium
TiviMate IPTV player offers you a choice between its free and premium versions. You can use the free version for some time. Then you can upgrade to the premium version if you are satisfied with the quality of content.
You might be wondering now whether it is worth the upgrade. I am going to answer that question in due time. Before that, however, let us take a quick look at all the features available to users with a premium account.
I have curated a list of the features of the TiviMate IPTV player that are available in the premium version.
1. Favorites management.
2. Support for multiple playlists.
3. Customize the update intervals of EPG.
4. Option to catch up.
5. Customizable panel timeout and transparency.
6. Option to sort manually through TV channels.
7. Option to go directly to the most recently viewed channel on launch.
8. AFR enabled (Auto Frame Rate).
9. Set reminders to automatically play TV channels.
10. Set schedules for recording.
11. Ability to set Parental Controls.
12. Option for advanced remote control
13. Option to customize the appearance of the app interface
14. Options to curate font size, style, selection color, and background color to your specifications
15. Data restoration
16. Data backup
As you can see in the list provided above, the premium version of the TiviMate IPTV player offers tons of features that make it worth your money. The free version of the app is stifled with the bare necessities.
So, if you plan on using the TiviMate IPTV player to its fullest extent, I will advise you to get a premium version of the app.
Now that you have downloaded the app’s free version, I will show you how to integrate an IPTV service with TiviMate. Then I will show you the steps to purchase the TiviMate premium subscription.
Get Started with TiviMate Subscription
You are all set to use the app as you have already downloaded the TiviMate IPTV player. But as I mentioned earlier, TiviMate is merely a video player. You need subscriptions to the IPTV services you choose to play via TiviMate.
If you already have a subscription to an IPTV service, I will show you the steps to integrate it.
But before that, we need to take care of one thing.
While testing out various methods to add IPTV service to the TiviMate IPTV player, I found out that usually, having your VPN on will make the process fail. So, turn off your VPN when you are about to integrate any IPTV service into the TiviMate IPTV player. When you are done adding the IPTV service, you can turn your VPN back on.
To set up an IPTV service, follow the steps given below.
1. Long press the Home button on the remote of your FireStick.
2. On the next screen, you will find an icon named Apps.
3. From the list select and open the TiviMate app.
4. You will see an option called Add Playlist on the screen. Select that option.
5. There will be three options on the next screen. From those options, select the M3U Playlist.
6. You can choose either of the three options according to your needs. In this article, we will complete the process with an M3U playlist. Whenever you subscribe, you will receive an M3U link via email. If you have not received any link, you need to contact your IPTV service provider’s customer support and request an M3U link.
7. Almost all M3U links comprise a username and a password. In this article, we will use the following M3U link.
http://013tv.com:8080/get.php?username=test-65927c&password=e657&type=m3u_plus&output=ts
8. On the next screen, enter the M3U link and press Next.
9. You can get a sneak peek at the number of live TV channels and movies provided in the Playlist.
10. You can add a name to the Playlist on this screen.
11. If you are happy with the way it looks, click Done.
You need to wait a few minutes for your FireStick to finish setting up the entire thing. Then you will see the service list of the IPTV appear on the screen.
Most IPTVs are equipped with an EPG (Electronic Program Guide). You need to enable the EPG option of your TiviMate app from its settings. You will need the premium version of the app for this to work.
Every time you try to use the premium features without having the premium version, TiviMate will prompt you to purchase the premium version. You need the Tivimate companion app on your Android devices to purchase the premium unlocked version of TiviMate. Now I will show you the steps to do it.
Use TiviMate on your Smartphone
TiviMate comes with a companion app that you can download from the Google play store on your Android devices. You would require this app to complete the purchase of Tivimate premium.
The yearly subscription cost of TiviMate is $4.99. This plan will allow you to use TiviMate on 5 separate devices.
There is another lifetime version that comes at the cost of $19.99. If it fits your bill perfectly, you can opt to upgrade your subscription to the lifetime version. I would suggest that you get the yearly subscription first.
If you do not have an Android device, you will need BlueStacks to use the companion app on your PC. If you have an Android TV box, you can use the Google play store available on it to get the premium subscription.
1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. You will find a space to type your search entry on the top of the Google Play Store. Search for the TiviMate Companion app.
3. Download the TiviMate Companion app on your phone by pressing the Install.
4. Launch the app after you have finished installing the TiviMate Companion app. The app will ask you to create an account. Press the Account option.
5. Enter your credentials and then select the Login option.
You will then be able to choose the option of a yearly plan or a lifetime subscription. Make your choice and pay for it.
Remember to store the credentials of your TiviMate account in a secure space because you will need these credentials in the future whenever you wish to log into your TiviMate account email through a new device.
How to Unlock Premium TiviMate Membership on FireStick
Now that you have purchased TiviMate premium and are one of the IPTV users, I will show you how to use that subscription on the TiviMate app on your FireStick.
1. Open the TiviMate app on your FireStick.
2. When you try to use any of its premium features, it will show you a prompt to get a premium subscription.
3. Sift through the premium features and then hit the Next option on the screen.
4. The next screen will prompt you to buy the TiviMate app from the store. But you already did that. Remember? So choose the Account option.
5. On this screen, add your TiviMate app account email and password to Log in. If you forget your password, you can always select the Forgot password option. Your registered email id will receive a link from which you can reset your account password.
6. You can always select the Forgot password option if you forget your password. Your registered email id will receive a link from which you can reset your account password.
And that is it. You have completed the setup process of the TiviMate app. Now you can look forward to enjoying all its special features.
TiviMate Features You Need to Check Right Away
Before we finish this conversation, you need to know some of the key features of the TiviMate subscription you bought. Let’s have a quick rundown through the list of special features available with the premium unlocked version of this awesome app.
1. Content Recording
Suppose you want to watch live TV channels. But you do not have the time. What to do then? TiviMate allows you to record the content so that you can watch it later at your discretion and convenience. The recordings can be accessed from the Recordings option available in the TiviMate app.
2. Subtitles
Remember all the struggles you had to face earlier to find suitable subtitles for your teaching content. Be grateful to TiviMate because that is a thing of the past now. If you wish to enable subtitles, you must just go to the player menu and select the CC option. And Voila!
3. The Add to Favorites list
How great will it be if all your favorite TV channels are lined up in a list for you to search from? TiviMate allows you to do just that through its Add to Favorites option. You can watch TV channels from this list at any time.
4. Multi-view mode
Suppose you want to watch two different TV channels at the same time. The multi-view mode available on TiviMate allows you to do that too. While one screen plays one TV channel, the other screen will be able to play a completely different TV channel.
5. Sleep timer
Do you often fall asleep while watching content on your FireStick? Well, TiviMate allows you to set a sleep timer so that once the specified time is over, the content will stop on its own.
6. Customization offers
If you are unhappy with the default appearance of the application, you have ample opportunities to change. You can change the background color, font, font size, and even the selection color. Pretty sweet, huh?
7. Access to video details
The date, time, configuration, quality, and every other detail of a certain video can be accessed with TiviMate. Now the question is TiviMate legal?
Yes, TiviMate is a perfectly legal app to use. The problem, however, lies with the content you are streaming. I suggest using a VPN for an extra layer of security.
So, we have finally come to the end of the entire process. If you have faced any issues that could not be resolved, let me know in the comments.
Please do if you have read it this far and still have not downloaded TiviMate. Trust me; you have no idea what you miss out on until you download the TiviMate on your FireStick.
And It is a Wrap!
So, we have finally come to the end of the entire process. If you have faced any issues that could not be resolved, let me know in the comments.
Please do if you have read it this far and still have not downloaded TiviMate. Trust me; you have no idea what you miss out on until you download the TiviMate on your FireStick.
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