Tivimate on Roku: How to Install Tivimate on Roku & Alternatives

No, TiviMate does not currently work natively on Roku.

You will not find the official TiviMate application in the Roku Streaming Store. Roku's official installation process is based on adding supported apps through its Streaming Store, Roku website, or mobile app.

TiviMate, on the other hand, is specifically designed for Android TV and remote-controlled Android TV devices. Its official listing identifies Android TV as the intended platform.

This is why searching the Roku Store for "TiviMate" will not give you the official application.

The main issue is the operating platform.

TiviMate is an Android TV application, while Roku uses Roku's own software environment. An Android APK is not the same type of application package used by Roku.

This means methods such as:

• Downloading the TiviMate APK
• Using Downloader
• Sending the APK from a phone
• Installing TiviMate from Google Play
• Sideloading an Android APK

do not provide a normal TiviMate installation on Roku.

This is different from FireStick or Android TV, where Android applications can be installed through supported methods. For Fire TV setup, see how to download or install TiviMate on FireStick.

If you have a Roku TV, the answer is still no for direct installation.

A Roku TV may have a large screen and HDMI ports, but the television's operating system remains Roku OS. You cannot turn the Roku TV's built-in Roku environment into Android TV simply by downloading an APK.

However, there is an easy workaround.

Use an External Android TV Device

You can connect a compatible Android TV or Fire TV streaming device to one of your Roku TV's HDMI ports.

The basic setup looks like this:

The Roku TV is then being used as the display, while the external device runs TiviMate.

This is why some people who own Roku TVs still use TiviMate. Recent TiviMate community discussions describe users running TiviMate on external Android-based devices connected to Roku televisions.

If you already own a Roku TV, you do not necessarily need a new television.

Step 1: Get a Compatible Streaming Device

Choose an Android TV or Fire TV device that supports TiviMate.

Common options include:

• Amazon Fire TV devices
• Google TV devices
• Android TV boxes
• NVIDIA Shield TV
• Other compatible Android TV streaming devices

TiviMate's official application is intended for Android TV devices and remote navigation.

Step 2: Connect the Device to Your Roku TV

Connect the streaming device to an available HDMI port on your Roku TV.

Use your Roku remote or TV input controls to select the HDMI input connected to the new device.

Your television is now acting as the screen, while the external device handles TiviMate.

Step 3: Install TiviMate on the External Device

If the device has Google Play, search for TiviMate IPTV Player and install the official application.

For compatible Fire TV devices, TiviMate can also be installed using its supported APK installation method. Always use the official TiviMate source rather than random APK websites. Follow our FireStick TiviMate install guide or the full TiviMate IPTV Setup Guide.

Step 4: Add Your IPTV Playlist

TiviMate is only a media player. It does not provide live channels or an IPTV subscription.

After installation, you need to add your own playlist supplied by your IPTV service. TiviMate supports playlist-based IPTV setups, including common M3U and Xtream Codes configurations. See how to add a playlist to TiviMate.

You can then organize channels, use the TV guide where supported, create favorites, and use other TiviMate features available on your plan.

Casting is not the same as installing TiviMate on Roku.

Simply installing TiviMate on an Android phone does not turn Roku into a TiviMate-compatible device. TiviMate itself is designed for Android TV rather than touch-based phones and tablets.

If your goal is to have the full TiviMate interface, remote navigation, playlist management, EPG, recording, and Multiview features, using a compatible Android TV or Fire TV device connected through HDMI is a more direct approach.

Roku has its own app ecosystem, so you may find other streaming or IPTV-related applications depending on your region and current Roku Store availability.

However, these are not TiviMate.

Do not assume that an app with "TiviMate" in its name is the official TiviMate application. The official TiviMate sources identify the application as an Android TV media player.

If you specifically want the TiviMate interface and features, use a compatible Android TV or Fire TV device rather than trying to force an Android APK onto Roku.

Yes, but they work as two separate parts of the setup.

Your Roku TV provides:

• Display + speakers + television hardware

The external Android TV or Fire TV device provides:

• TiviMate + IPTV playlist + playback

You can switch between the Roku TV's built-in apps and the HDMI input connected to your TiviMate device whenever you want.

This can be useful if you already like Roku for services available through its platform but want TiviMate for IPTV playback.

If TiviMate is specifically the player you want, do not spend time looking for a hidden Roku APK installer.

Instead:

1. Keep your Roku TV if you like it.
2. Connect a compatible Android TV or Fire TV streaming device.
3. Install TiviMate on that device.
4. Add your IPTV playlist.
5. Select the corresponding HDMI input on your Roku TV.
6. Use the external device's remote to control TiviMate.

This gives you TiviMate on your Roku TV's screen without trying to install an Android application into Roku OS.

If you want to use TiviMate, consider these Roku alternatives:

• Fire TV Stick: A popular option for running TiviMate on compatible Fire TV devices.
• Google TV: Devices such as Google TV Streamer support Android TV apps like TiviMate.
• NVIDIA Shield TV: A powerful Android TV option for smooth IPTV streaming.
• Android TV devices: Many Android TV and Google TV devices support TiviMate directly.

If you already have a Roku TV, you can simply connect one of these compatible devices through HDMI and use TiviMate on it.

• Can you install TiviMate directly on Roku? No.
• Is there an official TiviMate Roku app? No.
• Can you install the TiviMate APK on Roku? No. The Android APK is intended for compatible Android TV devices.
• Can you use TiviMate with a Roku TV? Yes. Connect a compatible Android TV or Fire TV device through HDMI and run TiviMate on that external device.
• Does Roku need to be removed? No. You can continue using the Roku TV and switch between Roku and the HDMI-connected TiviMate device.

The key difference is simple: TiviMate cannot currently be installed directly on Roku, but a Roku TV can still be used as the display for a compatible device running TiviMate.

If you are ready to set up TiviMate on a compatible device, follow our TiviMate IPTV Setup Guide and then learn how to add a playlist to TiviMate. Looking for a compatible service? Review our IPTV Plans.