TiviMate Alternative for Android TV: StreamHub Guide
TiviMate and StreamHub both turn a provider’s playlist into a television-friendly channel list, but they suit different setups. If you are looking for a TiviMate alternative, the useful questions are practical: which screens you watch on, whether your TV runs Android or LG webOS, what your provider sends you (an M3U link or an Xtream Codes account), and how you prefer to pay.
StreamHub supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes accounts on Android phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV through Google Play. A separate StreamHub app runs on LG smart TVs with webOS 23 to 26, with a 7-day trial and its own license. This guide sticks to those documented differences rather than performance claims that depend on your device, network and provider.
Editorial disclosure: StreamHub is our product. Third-party features, pricing and platform support can change, so verify TiviMate details through its official listing before purchasing or moving a playlist.
What is TiviMate IPTV Player?
The TiviMate IPTV player is an application designed primarily for Android TV boxes, sticks and televisions. Rather than trying to fit every screen, it concentrates on the “leanback” experience: the interface you use from the sofa with a remote. It became popular for its programme guide, a grid with channels down the side and a timeline across the top that looks and feels like a cable box.
Its current free and paid features should be checked in the official listing. Avoid modified or unofficial TiviMate APK files: they sit outside the publisher’s release channel and cannot be assumed to be authentic or safe.
Why people look for a TiviMate alternative
- They also watch on a phone or tablet. TiviMate is built around Android TV. Viewers who want the same player on their phone often look elsewhere.
- Their TV is not an Android TV. TiviMate is an Android app, so it does not install on LG televisions running webOS. An IPTV player for LG TV has to be a native webOS app.
- They prefer a different way to pay. Some viewers want a one-off or lifetime license instead of a recurring subscription.
- They want a simpler layout. A full programme grid is ideal for some viewers and too busy for others, who would rather move between large tiles.
- They want to stay with official apps. Instead of a modified “premium” APK, they choose a player whose publisher and store listing they can check.
TiviMate vs StreamHub: Feature Comparison
The StreamHub column reflects our public product pages. Confirm the TiviMate column with its publisher, because third-party details change.
| Feature | TiviMate | StreamHub |
|---|---|---|
| Official Android route | Google Play; verify the current listing | Google Play |
| Android TV and Google TV | Main focus, guide-first layout | Remote-friendly layout with large tiles and visible focus |
| Phones and tablets | Verify current device support | Supported through the same Google Play app |
| LG webOS TVs | No webOS app; verify the current listing | Separate app for webOS 23 to 26 with a 7-day trial |
| Provider connections | Verify current format support | M3U and Xtream Codes on Android; Xtream Codes on LG |
| Programme guide and catch-up | Guide grid is its signature feature | Now and next from the provider’s EPG; catch-up on Android where the provider offers it, coming to LG |
| Purchase model | Verify the current premium terms | Android: free, optional Premium in Google Play. LG TV: €10 a year or €25 for life, up to 3 TVs |
| Samsung and iOS | Verify the current listing | No public StreamHub download |
Reasons to Consider StreamHub
StreamHub may suit viewers who want the same provider formats across Android screens, a clean television interface, or a player that also runs natively on an LG TV. Playback still depends on the provider source, device capabilities, codec and network.
- Both common connection methods: add the M3U playlist or Xtream Codes account supplied by your provider on Android.
- Every Android screen: the Google Play app covers supported phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices.
- A native LG TV app: the webOS version signs in with Xtream Codes, so LG owners do not need an extra streaming box.
- Built for the remote: large destinations, a visible focus highlight, search and favourites keep channel surfing quick.
- Clear purchases: Android Premium is managed in Google Play; LG TVs use a website license with a lifetime option.
Want to Evaluate StreamHub?
Review the official Google Play listing, supported devices, current features and in-app purchase terms before installing.
View StreamHub on Google PlayFor supported Android phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices.
How to Move from TiviMate to StreamHub
Switching players does not change your provider account. You only need the same connection details you used in TiviMate. Keep credentials private and use only information from a provider you are authorised to access.
Step 1: Find your provider details
Look in the welcome email or customer area from your provider. You need either the M3U playlist URL or the Xtream Codes details: server URL, username and password. If you only have an M3U link, it often contains the Xtream details too, in the form http://server:port/get.php?username=…&password=….
Step 2: Install from the official store
On Android, search for “StreamHub” in Google Play or use our direct Google Play link. On an LG TV, install StreamHub from the LG Content Store; our LG TV setup guide covers each screen. Avoid unverified APK sites, where the publisher and package signature may be unclear.
Step 3: Choose your connection method
When the Android app opens, choose how to connect:
Xtream Codes account: enter the server URL, username and password. Guide and on-demand details depend on the account.
M3U URL: paste the playlist link and give the profile a name. Loading time depends on the source and playlist size.
Step 4: Rebuild your favourites and check playback
Favourites are stored inside each app, so mark your regular channels again in StreamHub. Then review the playback settings on your device. Resolution, HDR, codec support and startup time depend on the source and hardware; no player can improve a stream beyond those limits. The full walkthrough is in the StreamHub setup guide.
A TiviMate Alternative for LG TV
If your television is an LG, TiviMate is not an option on the TV itself, because LG uses webOS rather than Android. StreamHub for LG passed LG App QA for webOS 23, 24, 25 and 26 and installs from the LG Content Store. It opens with a 7-day free trial; after that, a TV license costs €10 for a year or €25 for life and covers up to 3 TVs. Read more about the IPTV player for LG TV.
Is TiviMate Premium APK Safe?
Modified APKs are distributed outside the publisher’s verified release channel. Their code and signing identity may have been changed, so their authenticity and security cannot be established from the filename or download page.
Install applications from the publisher’s official store page and check the developer name before entering provider credentials. StreamHub Premium on Android is handled in Google Play; the website TV license is only for the StreamHub LG TV app.
Frequently asked questions
Is StreamHub free?
On Android, yes: StreamHub is free on Google Play, with an optional Premium upgrade that removes ads. On LG TVs it is free for 7 days, then needs a license.
Does StreamHub have a TV guide like TiviMate?
StreamHub shows now-and-next programme information from your provider’s EPG and offers catch-up on Android where the provider supports it (catch-up is coming to the LG app). It does not copy TiviMate’s full-screen guide grid; its home screen is built around large tiles instead.
Can I use one StreamHub license on several TVs?
Yes. One LG TV license covers up to 3 TVs.
Conclusion
The right TiviMate alternative depends on your devices, your provider’s format, the layout you prefer and how you want to pay. If you watch on Android phones and TVs, or own an LG TV with webOS 23 to 26, StreamHub is worth testing with your own provider. Compare it with TiviMate’s current official information before deciding.
