Install TiviMate on Android Phone & Tablet: 2026 Quick-Start

Install TiviMate on an Android Phone or Tablet in Five Minutes

Stuck on a GO Train, waiting at the rink while your kid finishes practice, or curled up in bed with a tablet during a February storm? That is exactly when you want to install TiviMate on your Android phone or tablet. The app is best known on TV boxes, but it runs well on handheld Android devices too, and it turns your IPTV subscription into a pocket-sized cable guide.

This is a quick-start, not an encyclopedia. You will allow the installer, add the APK, sign in with your IPTV North details and adjust a couple of settings so the app behaves on a touchscreen. Using an iPhone or iPad instead? Read our phone and tablet guide for Android and iOS, since TiviMate is not available on Apple devices.

What You Need Before You Start

• An Android phone or tablet running a recent version of Android
• A stable connection: home Wi-Fi from Rogers, Bell, Telus or Vidéotron, or a solid LTE/5G signal
• Your IPTV North login (server URL, username, password), sent by email after you sign up or start the 24-hour trial for $2.99
• About five minutes

Why TiviMate Works So Well on a Small Screen

TiviMate gives you a grid-style guide that looks like the one on a cable box, so scrolling through CBC, TSN or Sportsnet feels familiar. Channel switching is quick, favourites are easy to pin, and the Premium upgrade adds catch-up, recording and multi-view. On a tablet, the grid guide is especially comfortable because you can see several hours of programming at once.

Step-by-Step: Install TiviMate on Android

1. Let your browser install apps

TiviMate is designed for TV-style devices, so the phone version of the Play Store may not list it on your model. The workaround is to install the APK yourself:

1. Open Settings and go to Apps (on some phones: Security & privacy).
2. Tap Special app access, then Install unknown apps.
3. Choose the browser you will download with, for example Chrome, and turn on Allow from this source.

2. Get the APK file

1. In the browser, go to the official TiviMate site or a well-known APK source you trust.
2. Download the latest TiviMate APK.
3. Open the file from your notifications or the Downloads folder and tap Install. Once done, you can switch the "unknown apps" permission back off.

3. Sign in with your IPTV North details

1. Launch TiviMate and choose Add playlist.
2. Select Xtream Codes as the login type. It loads the guide and VOD more reliably than a plain M3U link.
3. Enter the server URL, username and password from your welcome email.
4. Tap Next, name the playlist, and let it load channels and the EPG.

4. Make it touch-friendly

• Swipe up and down on the video to flip channels, and tap once to bring up the menu.
• In Settings > Player, keep hardware decoding on; it keeps the battery cooler and the picture smoother.
• If a menu refuses to respond to taps on an older device, a free "mouse toggle" utility gives you an on-screen pointer.

Quick Fixes for Common Mobile Hiccups

For deeper troubleshooting, our article on how to fix IPTV buffering walks through connection checks one by one.

Picking a Plan to Pair With TiviMate

TiviMate is only the player; the channels come from your provider. With IPTV North you get 25,000+ live channels, 120,000+ movies and series, 4K/FHD streams, Canadian support by chat and email 24/7, and no contract. Plans start at $19 for one month and drop to $79 for twelve months, paid by Interac e-Transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TiviMate free on Android phones?

The core app is free to install and lets you watch live channels. Features such as recording, catch-up and multi-view require a TiviMate Premium purchase, which is separate from your IPTV plan.

Why can't I find TiviMate in the Play Store on my phone?

It targets TV devices, so Google Play often hides it on phones. Installing the APK directly, as shown above, solves that.

Can I watch on my tablet and my TV at the same time?

Each standard IPTV North plan covers one device at a time. If you want the tablet and the living-room TV running together, contact us about a plan with extra connections.

How much speed does my phone need?

Around 15-20 Mbps keeps HD smooth, and 4K needs more. Over mobile data, lower-resolution versions of channels save both bandwidth and your monthly data cap.

Does TiviMate work offline?

No. Live TV and VOD stream in real time, so you need an active internet connection the whole time you watch.

Start Watching After You Install TiviMate on Android

Once you install TiviMate on your Android phone or tablet, the whole lineup travels with you, from Hockey Night in Canada to the late local news. Test it first with the 24-hour trial for $2.99, paid by Interac e-Transfer, and have a look at the full installation guide for your other screens.