What Tivimateplayer does

Tivimateplayer (tivimateplayer.co.uk) is an independent UK-based technology resource that publishes installation guides, troubleshooting articles, and configuration documentation for the TiviMate IPTV media player application. The entity operates with 1-10 employees out of London and is explicitly unaffiliated with Armobsoft FZE, the UAE-registered developer of the TiviMate app itself. The resource site functions as the primary UK-focused demand-capture layer for the TiviMate ecosystem, monetizing through affiliate referrals to third-party IPTV services and WhatsApp-based setup support.

The underlying product documented by the resource site is TiviMate Player, an Android-based IPTV media client built around a 10-foot living-room interface optimized for D-pad remote navigation. It connects to user-provided IPTV subscriptions via three protocols: Xtream Codes API (server URL plus credentials), M3U/M3U8 playlists, and Stalker Portal (MAC-bound middleware). Core technical components include an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) grid with XMLTV parsing, fast channel switching (zapping) optimized for live sports, Auto Frame Rate matching (24/50/60 Hz), Multi-View simultaneous streaming (up to 9 channels on NVIDIA Shield Pro, 2-4 on budget sticks), PVR/DVR recording with SMBv2/SMBv3 NAS support, and extensive per-channel customization. The app is distributed via Google Play Store on certified Android TV/Google TV devices, via Downloader app sideloading (short code 272483) on FireStick, and via Android emulators on Windows.

The business model combines a freemium app (free tier limited to 1 playlist, basic EPG) with a Premium subscription at ~$9.99/year or a one-time lifetime license at ~$33.99, unlocking unlimited playlists, Multi-View, PVR recording, backup/restore, and advanced EPG. Premium activation covers up to 5 devices per account. FireStick users require the separate TiviMate Companion app or tivimate.com web billing to purchase Premium because Fire OS lacks Google Play Billing. TiviMate is positioned as the de facto gold-standard IPTV player within the cord-cutting community, with a presence spanning FireStick, Android TV, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast, and Windows-via-emulator, but no native support for Roku, Apple TV/iOS, Samsung Tizen, or LG webOS.

Name

Tivimateplayer

Legal name

Armobsoft FZE

Website

https://tivimateplayer.co.uk/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Independent UK-based technology resource (1-10 employees, London) publishing SEO-driven installation guides and troubleshooting content for the TiviMate Android IPTV player, operating as an unaffiliated content and affiliate referral site separate from the app's developer, Armobsoft FZE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Player Software

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Support, CRM & Retention Tooling (Helpdesk, Churn, Messaging) (MPAHAJAM)

Keywords

• IPTV player
• Android TV streaming
• Media player app
• Live TV EPG
• Cord-cutting software

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. TiviMate Premium Subscription: Annual subscription at ~$9.99/year with 5-day free trial. Unlocks Multi-View, PVR recording, unlimited playlists, advanced EPG, backup/restore, catch-up TV, and activation on up to 5 devices.
2. TiviMate Lifetime License: One-time payment of ~$33.99 for lifetime access. Widely considered better long-term value, paying for itself in approximately 3 years.
3. IPTV Service Referrals: Website promotes IPTV services (e.g., £60/year service) via WhatsApp links, likely generating referral revenue. The site explicitly states it does not sell IPTV subscriptions itself.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TiviMate Player is an Android-based IPTV media client developed by Armobsoft FZE that provides a 10-foot living-room TV interface for playing IPTV subscriptions. It connects to user-supplied IPTV providers via Xtream Codes API, M3U playlists, or Stalker Portal, and renders an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), fast channel switching, Multi-View, and PVR recording. The associated website (tivimateplayer.co.uk) is an independent UK resource offering installation guides, troubleshooting content, and setup support.

Product overview

TiviMate is an Android-based IPTV media player ecosystem developed by Armobsoft FZE. The core offering is TiviMate Player — a TV-optimized IPTV client that organizes and plays content from user-provided playlists (M3U, Xtream Codes, or Stalker Portal). TiviMate Companion is a separate billing app required to purchase Premium on FireStick devices lacking Google Play Billing. Premium subscription unlocks advanced features including PVR recording, Multi-View grid mode, Auto Frame Rate, unlimited playlists, and backup/restore functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TiviMate Companion: A billing and device-management companion app for TiviMate Player Premium tier. It allows users to purchase Premium licenses and manage up to 5 activated devices. Available on Android phones, tablets, and Windows/Mac via BlueStacks emulator. Required for FireStick users due to lack of Google Play Billing support.

Products and services

• TiviMate Player Android-based IPTV media player built by Armobsoft FZE, designed for 10-foot living room TV interfaces. Connects to IPTV subscriptions via Xtream Codes API, M3U playlists, or Stalker Portal. Provides EPG grid, fast channel switching, PVR recording, Multi-View, and playback customization. Does not include any channels or content.
• TiviMate Premium Paid subscription tier unlocking unlimited playlists, live TV recording (PVR/DVR), Multi-View grid mode (up to 9 channels), Auto Frame Rate, backup/restore, catch-up/timeshift, advanced EPG customization, parental controls, and UI customization.
• TiviMate Companion Billing and device-management app required for purchasing Premium on FireStick devices. Install on Android phone/tablet or emulator to complete Google Play Billing purchase, then log into same account on FireStick to unlock Premium. Shows active devices, allows renaming/removal of device slots (up to 5). Not a media player.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 9 simultaneous streams in Multi-View on NVIDIA Shield Pro
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IPTV Smarters Pro: IPTV Smarters Pro is the most widely cited direct competitor to TiviMate on Android TV and Fire TV, offering M3U/Xtream Codes support, EPG, and a similar freemium model. It is the default fallback users consider when TiviMate is unavailable, making it the closest head-to-head comparison.
• XCIPTV Player: XCIPTV is an Android-based IPTV player supporting M3U and Xtream Codes with EPG, parental controls, and multi-screen features. It overlaps directly with TiviMate's Premium value proposition and competes for the same cord-cutter household budget.
• OTT Navigator: OTT Navigator is a premium-priced IPTV player for Android TV with extensive EPG customization, multi-playlist support, and recording features — positioned as a higher-end alternative to TiviMate Premium for power users managing complex setups.
• Perfect Player IPTV: Perfect Player IPTV is a long-standing Android TV IPTV client with grid EPG, M3U support, and a configurable interface. It is frequently listed alongside TiviMate in cord-cutting recommendations and competes for the same Android TV install base.
• Televizo: Televizo is an Android-based IPTV player with EPG grid, M3U/Xtream Codes support, and a freemium tier. It is one of the apps explicitly named in the TiviMate resource site's competitive context and competes for the same Android TV household.

Emerging players

• TiviMax: TiviMax is referenced in the source data as the closest tvOS-native equivalent to TiviMate, capturing the Apple TV / iOS audience that TiviMate cannot natively serve. It is a partial-overlap competitor targeting a specific platform gap rather than direct head-to-head on Android TV.
• IPTVX: IPTVX is named alongside TiviMax as the leading Apple TV / iOS-built IPTV player analogous to TiviMate on Android TV. It targets the same tvOS gap and represents a substitute rather than a direct Android competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Kodi (XBMC Foundation): Kodi is a broadly-installed open-source media center that supports IPTV via M3U and PVR add-ons, including live TV, EPG, and recording. While not purpose-built as a 10-foot IPTV client, it competes for the same cord-cutter use case on Android TV and Fire TV.
• VLC (VideoLAN): VLC is a widely-installed cross-platform media player that plays IPTV streams via M3U URLs and serves as the fallback external player when TiviMate's decoder struggles with specific formats. It overlaps as a general-purpose alternative rather than a direct EPG-first competitor.
• Plex:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TiviMatePlayer

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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