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How to fix TiviMate on Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV runs full Google TV, so Android IPTV players work on it. Its limits are 8 GB of storage, modest RAM, and no built-in Ethernet.

Step 1: Test your line

Before resetting your Chromecast with Google TV or reinstalling TiviMate, confirm the provider's server is answering and see how many of your connections are in use.

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Step 2: Fix TiviMate on Chromecast with Google TV

Re-enter your line in TiviMate

Add playlist → Xtream Codes login → enter the server address, username and password. TiviMate also accepts a plain M3U URL.

Clear the app cache

Settings → Apps → See all apps → select the app → Clear cache, then Force stop.

Change TiviMate's playback settings

  • Settings → Playback: adjust buffer size and auto frame rate (AFR). A larger buffer smooths unstable streams at the cost of a slower channel change.
  • Settings → Playlists → select your playlist → Update playlist after your provider changes channels or servers.

Rule out your network

There's no Ethernet port, but a USB-C power adapter with Ethernet works and fixes most Wi-Fi buffering.

Restart Chromecast properly

Settings → System → Restart.

Installing apps on Chromecast

Install from Google Play, or sideload after enabling Developer options (Settings → System → About → tap Android TV OS build seven times).

Chromecast tips

  • Storage fills quickly. Uninstall unused apps if the player crashes while loading a large playlist.

Frequently asked questions

Why does TiviMate keep buffering on Chromecast with Google TV?

The usual causes are an overloaded provider server at peak hours, ISP throttling, weak Wi-Fi, or another device using your connection slots. Test your line to see active connections, then try a wired connection and a different stream format in TiviMate.

How do I fix “Invalid URL” or a login error in TiviMate?

Retype the server URL (including the port), username and password by hand to remove hidden spaces, then check the line's status. “Invalid” means the provider rejected the credentials; an unreachable server usually means the domain changed or your ISP blocks it.

How do I clear the cache for TiviMate on Chromecast with Google TV?

Settings → Apps → See all apps → select the app → Clear cache, then Force stop.