TiviMate, the closest thing to a cable box
Last looked over: 14 October 2026 · BritCast TV team
TiviMate is made for the boxes under the telly (Google TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire) and looks like a satellite guide. On its own it is empty until you add your BritCast TV log-in. Live channels work without paying; the paid Premium upgrade from its developer adds favourites, catch-up, recording and extra playlists.
- Made for TV boxes; on phones, use Smarters.
- Premium is sold by TiviMate's developer, not by us.
- A larger playback buffer smooths out busy evenings.
1. Install it
Google TV and Android TV: Google Play. Fire sticks: the Downloader route in the Fire stick guide.
2. Add the playlist
Add playlist, Xtream Codes, the three details, Next.
3. Trim the groups
Untick groups you will never open; shorter lists load faster.
4. Check the guide
With Xtream Codes, TiviMate finds the listings itself. Set Settings, EPG, update interval to 12 hours.
Four settings worth changing
- Playback, buffer size: Large for busy evenings.
- Playback, video decoder: Hardware to spare small sticks.
- Appearance, channel logos: on for a friendlier grid.
- Remote buttons: make the up and down keys flick channels rather than scroll the grid, if that suits you.
With Premium
Hold the centre button on a channel to add it to Favourites. Channels with catch-up show a clock; press left in the guide to step back in time.