A good TiviMate alternative has to get live TV right: a fast channel list, a reliable TV guide, catch-up when your service offers it, and comfortable navigation with a remote. If you are looking because you want the same experience on an Apple TV, an iPhone, a Fire TV Stick or a Windows PC, or because you are simply curious, you can test another player on your current service without changing anything: the Xtream login or M3U link you already use works in any compatible app. This guide covers what to check, how Klyvo Play handles live TV and the guide, and how to switch.
Klyvo Play is a player. It provides no channel, film or series: you connect the service you already have and are authorized to use. The programme guide also comes from your service — no player can invent one.
Why people look for a TiviMate alternative
TiviMate is well known among people who watch a lot of live TV, especially on Android TV devices. People who look for an alternative usually do so for practical reasons: a new Apple TV in the living room, an iPhone or iPad they want to use too, a Windows PC in a bedroom or office, or a household that needs profiles and a kids mode. Others want a different way to organize a very large list. Every app evolves, so check TiviMate's current versions and plans on its official channels; we do not describe its features in detail here because we cannot verify them on every device.
What a guide-first player must do well
If live TV is the heart of your evenings, judge any TiviMate alternative on these points:
- The programme on air under each channel in the list, without opening a separate screen.
- A full TV guide with the evening's programme, fed by your service and, ideally, by an XMLTV link.
- Catch-up of past programmes when your service keeps an archive.
- Quick zapping and a channel list that stays fluid with thousands of entries.
- Organization: your countries and categories first, the rest one click away.
- Favourites kept per person, not mixed for the whole household.
- A stable live player, with a buffer that absorbs small network drops.
The TV guide in Klyvo Play
Klyvo Play reads the guide your service sends with its channels and shows the programme on air in Live and in the TV Guide. Many services also offer a fuller guide as an XMLTV EPG link. That link can be added to your playlist — by your reseller, or by you on the client portal — and the Klyvo server then reads it for a more complete guide. Two honest remarks: a channel your service provides no guide for will stay empty, and when programme times are shifted, the cause is almost always the guide itself, not the player. More in TV guide and XMLTV link.
When your service supports timeshift, the Replay button lets you go back to a programme that has already aired, straight from the live screen on TV devices. See catch-up and replay.
Live TV organization for very large playlists
Large playlists are a common reason people want a strong live player. Klyvo Play sorts channels by category and bouquet and lets you choose up to three countries to organize the catalogue; channels from other countries remain reachable. See all channels shows the playlist's total number of channels with a search field, and the full list is only loaded when you ask for it, so menus stay quick even with tens of thousands of channels. Details in organize channels by country.
Add channels to My list to keep your favourites at hand. Each profile has its own list, so the children's channels do not end up in yours. On most devices you can also watch two live channels at once with Multi-Live — handy on match nights (it is not available on 1 GB TV sticks).
A stable live player, even on a modest connection
Live TV is less forgiving than films: there is no file to download ahead, so every drop in the network shows. Klyvo Play uses an adaptive buffer for live channels, and you can adjust the Live TV buffer in Settings → Playback if your connection is irregular — a bigger buffer means fewer interruptions but a slightly longer wait when you change channel. Settings → Connection & stream test tells you whether your line and your source can handle 4K, HD or SD. On boxes and phones with little memory, the app switches to a lower-memory mode by itself. If a channel still stutters, our guide to fixing buffering and freezing lists the causes, from Wi-Fi to the source itself.
A TiviMate alternative on Apple TV, iPhone, Fire TV and Windows
The main difference you will notice with Klyvo Play is reach: the same library, organized the same way, on:
- Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, from the App Store.
- Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube and Fire TV smart TVs, from the Amazon Appstore.
- Android phones and tablets, from Google Play.
- Windows 10 and 11 PCs, by direct download, with automatic updates.
TV devices and Windows share a 10-foot interface with a side menu (Search, Home, Live, TV Guide, Films, Series, My List, Settings), large posters and a focus you can read from the sofa. Phones and tablets get a touch interface with a mini-player that keeps the channel running while you browse. Every installation shows an address in MAC format and a Device Key, so your playlist can be attached without typing anything on the TV.
Honest status for Android TV and Google TV users
If your screen is an Android TV box or a Google TV device, be aware that Klyvo Play's dedicated TV app for these devices is coming soon to Google Play — it is not live yet. In the meantime, the same TV interface is available on Fire TV. The devices page shows the current status, and our Android TV guide explains how setup will work. There is also no Klyvo Play app for Samsung or LG smart TVs, Mac or Roku.
How to switch from TiviMate to another player
- Find your Xtream login (server URL, username, password) or M3U link in your service's welcome message or customer area. If you used an EPG link, note it too.
- Install Klyvo Play from your device's official store, or from the download page on Windows.
- Under Connect your source, choose Xtream or M3U link and select Connect — or send your device codes to your reseller so they attach the playlist and the EPG link.
- Pick up to three countries for live TV, then add your channels to My list.
- Open the TV Guide and check the channels you watch most. Missing programmes? Ask your service for its XMLTV link.
Avoid streaming on two players at the same time: most services limit simultaneous connections.
FAQ
Can I use my TiviMate playlist in another player? Yes. Your Xtream login or M3U link comes from your service and works in any compatible player. Favourites and settings stored in the old app have to be set up again.
Will the TV guide be the same? The programme data comes from your service or its XMLTV link, so it should match. The way it is presented differs from one player to another.
Is Klyvo Play on Android TV? The dedicated Android TV and Google TV app is coming soon to Google Play. Fire TV, Apple TV, Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad and Windows are available today.
Does Klyvo Play record programmes? No. Replay plays the archive kept by your service when it offers one; nothing is recorded on your device.
How much is Klyvo Play? Every new device gets the full app free for 10 days; plans are on the pricing page.
Conclusion
The right TiviMate alternative is the one that keeps live TV and the guide fast on the screens you own. If you watch on Apple TV, iPhone, Fire TV or Windows, Klyvo Play brings the same organized library everywhere, with an XMLTV guide, catch-up when your service supports it and family profiles. Download Klyvo Play and try the full app free for 10 days. Comparing several apps? See also our IPTV Smarters alternative guide.