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TiviMate
Short answer
TiviMate is the most polished player for Android TV and Fire TV. It is made for a remote and has the best programme guide of any app on this list.
The app's own fee
A free version exists. Premium is bought in-app as a subscription or lifetime licence and is required for multiple playlists and recording.
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Install TiviMate
Get the app from the Play Store on Android TV or via Downloader on Fire TV.
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Add a playlist
Choose Add playlist, then Xtream Codes or M3U depending on what you received.
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Enter the details
Enter the provider details and wait while the channels import.
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Pick an EPG source
Accept the EPG that comes with the playlist or add your own address.
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Build channel groups
Hide categories you never watch and sort favourites to the top.
Common errors in this app
Only one playlist allowed
Multiple playlists require premium. The free version handles one at a time.
EPG loads slowly
Lower the number of days in EPG settings to two or three.
Channel switching is slow
Enable aggressive buffering and use a cabled connection.