More SSTV IPTV customers watch on Android than on anything else, because it powers televisions, boxes, phones and tablets. TiviMate handles the living-room side; the Play Store offers plenty of players for pocket screens.
Android on the big screen
Whether it’s a Google TV Streamer, an NVIDIA Shield or a television with Google’s system inside, the device downloads TiviMate from Google Play like any other app. With the Premium account we include, you get:
- a full programme grid with several days of listings;
- replays on channels with an archive;
- recordings saved on the box or on a USB stick;
- multi-view with up to four channels on screen;
- favourites, reminders and parental PINs.
The TiviMate Premium guide walks you through installation and sign-in.
Handsets and tablets
TiviMate was built for remote controls, so on a touchscreen it feels clumsy. Choose a phone player instead: any well-reviewed one that takes Xtream Codes details or a playlist link will do; the Android install guide explains how to enter your details. A phone is perfect for following a match on the move or watching in bed without waking anyone.
Generic Android boxes
Inexpensive Android boxes from lesser-known brands can play SSTV IPTV, but quality varies. Choose one that still gets software updates, decodes HEVC and carries 2 GB of RAM or more. Very cheap boxes often struggle with 4K and with long channel lists.
Keeping Android devices quick
- Restart once a week; it clears memory leaks that slow streaming apps.
- Clear the cache of the player if channel lists load slowly.
- Free up storage: recordings and old apps fill small devices fast.
- Use a cable where the box has an Ethernet port.
Android questions
Is TiviMate on Google Play?
Yes, TiviMate is available on Google Play for Android TV and Google TV devices.
Should I put TiviMate on my phone?
It’s designed for televisions; on a phone, a player built for touch works better.
Does a phone count as a screen?
Only while it’s playing. A phone and a TV streaming together need a plan with two screens.