October 24, 2026
Written by Mohamed El Ghazi You finally got your Firestick set up with TiviMate, and now you’re staring at a channel list that feels like a phone book from 1998. Sure, you can watch TV—but finding what you actually want to watch? That’s a different story.
The good news? TiviMate has two killer features that transform your streaming experience from “meh” to “wow”: the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Favorites. Once you set these up properly, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.
This guide walks you through using TiviMate EPG and Favorites on Firestick so you can stop scrolling and start watching. No tech degree required—just your remote and a few minutes.
TL;DR – Quick Takeaways
Let’s keep this simple.
EPG stands for Electronic Program Guide. It’s the TV schedule that appears on your screen—just like the cable guide you grew up with, but way better. Instead of flipping through channels hoping to find something good, you see exactly what’s on right now, what’s next, and what’s playing later tonight.
When you use TiviMate EPG on Firestick, you get:
Without EPG, TiviMate is just a list of channel names. With it? You’ve got a proper entertainment hub.
Favorites work hand-in-hand with EPG. Think of Favorites as your personal channel lineup—the 10 or 20 channels you actually watch. Instead of scrolling past 5,000 channels from 30 countries, you tap Favorites and boom—everything you love is right there.
You don’t need much, but make sure you have these ready:
Once you’ve got these sorted, you’re ready to roll.
Here’s where the magic happens. Follow these steps exactly, and you’ll have a working TV guide in no time.
Launch TiviMate on your Firestick. Using your remote, navigate to the Settings gear icon (usually in the top right corner or accessible from the left menu).
Tap it to open the settings panel.
Scroll down and select EPG. This is where you control how your program guide behaves.
You’ll see options for:
If your IPTV provider included EPG data in your playlist (most do), TiviMate should detect it automatically. Look for your playlist name under EPG sources.
If you don’t see any EPG data:
For the best experience, set your EPG to update every 6 to 12 hours. This keeps your guide fresh without hammering your connection.
If you notice shows missing or outdated info, try updating manually:
Are your shows showing the wrong times? That’s a timezone issue.
Go to Settings > EPG > Time offset and adjust by the number of hours needed. For example, if your guide is 2 hours behind, set it to +2.
The first EPG download can take 1-5 minutes depending on your playlist size. Grab a snack. When it’s done, you’ll see a full program guide when you open any channel.
Now that your EPG is working, let’s build your Favorites list. This is where TiviMate becomes your TiviMate.
From the main TiviMate screen, tap TV Guide or Channels to see your full channel lineup.
Scroll through and find a channel you watch regularly—ESPN, BBC, your local news, whatever floats your boat.
Highlight the channel and long-press the OK button on your Firestick remote. A menu will pop up.
Select Add to Favorites.
You’ll see a star icon appear next to the channel name. That’s how you know it worked.
Add 10-20 channels that you actually watch. Don’t go crazy—the whole point is to make browsing easier, not recreate the chaos.
To view only your favorites:
Now you’ve got a clean, curated list of channels you actually care about.
You’ve got the basics down. Here are a few extras to level up your setup.
TiviMate lets you organize favorites into groups—Sports, News, Movies, Kids, etc. This is perfect for families or if you have diverse viewing habits.
Go to Settings > Playlists > [Your Playlist] > Manage groups and create custom categories.
If your IPTV provider supports catch-up (many do), you can watch shows that already aired. Look for the rewind icon in your EPG timeline.
PackProTV includes catch-up on select channels, which pairs perfectly with TiviMate’s EPG features.
See something you want to watch later? Long-press the program in the EPG and select Set reminder. TiviMate will notify you when it’s about to start.
Got 47 shopping channels cluttering your guide? Hide them.
Go to Settings > Playlists > [Your Playlist] > Manage groups and toggle off groups you don’t need. Your EPG will thank you.
Even with a perfect setup, things can go sideways. Here are fixes for the most common problems.
Possible causes:
Quick fixes:
This usually means the channel doesn’t have EPG data from your provider. It’s a provider issue, not a TiviMate issue.
If it’s a channel you really want, let your IPTV provider know. Quality providers like PackProTV continuously update their EPG coverage.
Large playlists can bog down older Firesticks. Try these fixes:
Make sure you’re fully exiting TiviMate (not just pressing Home). Sometimes the app needs a proper close to save changes. Also, check that you have storage space available on your Firestick.
Every 6-12 hours is ideal. TiviMate can do this automatically in the background, so you don’t have to think about it.
No—EPG data comes from your IPTV provider. Without a playlist, there’s nothing to populate the guide. If you’re looking for a reliable service with solid EPG support, PackProTV offers free trials so you can test it out.
This usually happens when your playlist updates and channel IDs change. Try refreshing your playlist in Settings > Playlists > Update. If it keeps happening, your provider may be restructuring their lineup.
Absolutely. In fact, the Firestick 4K and 4K Max handle EPG loading faster than older models. The guide will feel snappier and more responsive.
TiviMate’s premium version supports backup and restore, so you can export your settings (including favorites) and import them on another device. It’s a huge time-saver if you have TiviMate on multiple TVs.
Using TiviMate EPG and Favorites on Firestick doesn’t have to be complicated. Once you’ve set your EPG source, adjusted the time offset, and starred your go-to channels, you’ve basically built your own custom TV guide.
No more scrolling through thousands of channels. No more wondering what’s on. Just tap Favorites, check the guide, and start watching.
And if you’re looking for an IPTV service that actually supports EPG properly—with accurate schedules, catch-up TV, and a massive channel lineup—PackProTV has you covered. Their free trial lets you test everything out before committing, so you can see how smooth TiviMate EPG and Favorites work with a quality playlist.
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