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TiviMate Pro: What It Is and How to Get It

TiviMate Pro unlocks the full IPTV player on Android and Fire TV. See what Pro includes, how much it costs, and how to activate it in 2026. Full guide.

By Marcus Webb·All devices·Updated October 2026·Not affiliated with TiviMate

TiviMate Pro is the paid upgrade tier of the TiviMate IPTV player for Android and Fire TV. It unlocks features the free version deliberately leaves out, including multiple playlist support, DVR recording, catch-up TV, and parental controls. If you want to get the most out of a quality IPTV subscription in 2026, the Pro tier is the version worth running.

Before committing, you can try a compatible IPTV service free first to make sure your streams perform well inside TiviMate before you spend anything on the app upgrade.

What TiviMate pro actually unlocks

The free version of TiviMate lets you load a single playlist and browse channels. That's it. The Pro upgrade removes those limits and turns the app into something that feels closer to a proper TV platform than a bare-bones player.

Multiple playlists

Pro lets you connect more than one IPTV source at the same time and switch between them from the same interface without re-entering credentials. That's genuinely useful if you run a backup feed or keep separate sports and entertainment packages.

DVR recording

With a USB drive or external storage connected to your Fire TV Stick or Android box, the app can record live channels. Set a schedule, it records in the background, and the file lands in your local storage. No cloud service, no additional subscription beyond the Pro license itself.

Catch-Up TV

If your IPTV provider supports catch-up (sometimes called time-shift or replay), the Pro tier surfaces it properly in the EPG. You can scroll back through the guide and play content that already aired, as long as your provider's server actually supports the feature. The free version doesn't expose catch-up at all, which is one of the more meaningful gaps between the two tiers.

Parental controls

You can lock individual channels or entire categories behind a PIN. Straightforward to set up and worth having in shared households.

Panel and UI customization

Pro users can adjust the channel panel layout, tweak EPG display settings, and control how long the overlay stays on screen. These feel like minor details until you've been watching for three hours and the overlay keeps disappearing at the wrong moment.

How to activate TiviMate pro

This is where people get tripped up. The Pro license is not purchased inside the TiviMate app itself. The process runs through a separate app called TiviMate Companion.

Step-by-Step

Install TiviMate on your Fire TV Stick or Android device from the Amazon Appstore or Google Play.
On a phone or tablet (Android only), install TiviMate Companion from Google Play.
Open Companion and create or sign in to a TiviMate account.
Purchase the Premium (Pro) license inside Companion. Payment goes through Google Play billing.
Open TiviMate on your TV device, go to Settings, then Account, and sign in with the same TiviMate account credentials.
Pro features activate immediately after sign-in.

Your license ties to your TiviMate account, not a specific device. Sign in on multiple devices and the Pro features follow you.

TiviMate pro pricing in 2026

As of 2026, the player is available as a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices for both options are set through Google Play and may vary by region and over time, so check Google Play directly for the current figures before purchasing.

There is no free trial for the Pro license itself. The free version of TiviMate gives you a reasonable way to test the player before paying, which is a fair substitute.

What TiviMate pro needs to work well

The app is only as good as the IPTV service you connect it to. It handles playback, the EPG display, and the recording functions, but actual stream quality and channel stability come entirely from your provider.

A few things that affect the experience:

Stream format compatibility. TiviMate handles M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API connections. Most providers support both. If a provider only offers a proprietary app, TiviMate cannot connect to it.
EPG data. Catch-up and the guide view depend on your provider supplying accurate EPG data. If the EPG is sparse or wrong, those features look broken even when the app is working correctly.
Network speed. Recording and live playback both pull from your internet connection at the same time if you're running both simultaneously. A stable connection matters more than peak speed here.

If you want to check whether a service integrates cleanly with TiviMate, the free trial is the right place to start. Load the playlist, confirm the EPG populates correctly, and check that catch-up works before you pay for anything.

TiviMate pro vs. third-party iOS players

TiviMate does not run on iOS or Apple TV. The app is Android-exclusive. Apps with similar names in the App Store, such as TiviMato, are separate products built by different developers. They don't share the TiviMate codebase or feature set, and the resemblance in name is the extent of the connection.

If your household mixes Fire TV Sticks with iPhones or iPads, you'll need a different player on the Apple side. The Pro license only applies within the Android and Fire TV environment.

Common setup problems and fixes

Pro features not showing after sign-in. Sign out of the TiviMate account inside the app, then sign back in. The license check sometimes needs a fresh request to the server to register correctly.

Companion app not available in your country. TiviMate Companion requires Google Play. On Fire TV devices without Google Play, you would need to sideload Companion using a file manager, which is possible but adds steps. Instructions vary by Fire TV model.

Catch-up not working. Check with your IPTV provider first. Catch-up is a server-side feature. If the provider doesn't include it in your plan, TiviMate has nothing to display regardless of your Pro status.

Recording fails or stops. Confirm your external storage has enough free space and is formatted correctly for the device. The app writes recordings locally, and a full or incorrectly formatted drive will cause failures, often without a clear error message to point you in the right direction.

TiviMate Pro FAQ

How much does TiviMate Pro cost?

TiviMate Pro is purchased through the TiviMate Companion app on Android. As of 2026, a lifetime license costs a one-time fee, while a subscription option runs around $4.99 per year. Pricing can vary by region, so check the Companion app for the exact figure in your currency.

Are TiviMate and TiviMate Pro the same?

No. TiviMate is the free base player. TiviMate Pro (also called TiviMate Premium) is the paid upgrade unlocked via the TiviMate Companion app. Pro adds multiple playlists, recording, catch-up, parental controls, and panel customization that the free version does not have.

Is there a better app than TiviMate?

TiviMate is widely regarded as the best IPTV player for Android and Fire TV because of its EPG accuracy, multiview support, and recording features. Other players exist, but most lack the same combination of polish and functionality that Pro delivers.

Is TiviMate illegal?

TiviMate itself is a legal media player app, similar to VLC. It does not come with any channels or content. Legality depends entirely on the IPTV service you connect to it. Using a licensed IPTV provider is legal; using unauthorized streams is not.