How to Install Tivra IPTV Player on Android TV & Fire TV (2026)

Tivra IPTV is one of the newer challengers to the TiviMate crown — a clean, cable-style player built for Android TV and Fire TV that leans on a feature most rivals still lack: a web dashboard. Instead of pecking out long server URLs on a remote, you add your playlist from a phone or laptop browser and it syncs to the app. Tivra is paid (with a free trial), ad-free at every tier, and was rebuilt for 2026 with a fast, color-coded program guide.

This guide covers what Tivra is, what it costs, how to install and sideload it, and how to load a playlist and EPG.

A great EPG and UI count for nothing without a dependable feed. Pair Tivra with a quality service like IG IPTV, and read the IPTV service explained guide before you start.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Tivra IPTV?
2. Standout Features
3. Supported Platforms
4. Pricing & Premium Tiers
5. How to Install Tivra (Step by Step)
6. How to Add Your Playlist via the Web Dashboard
7. Setting Up the EPG
8. Tivra vs TiviMate
9. Pros & Cons
10. Troubleshooting
11. Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Tivra IPTV? {#what-is-tivra}

Tivra is an IPTV player — a front-end app that connects to your existing subscription and presents your channels in a guide-driven interface. It does not supply channels itself. You bring an M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login from a provider, and Tivra handles playback, the program guide, favorites, and organization.

Think of it as a tool in the same family as TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, or other IPTV players. The app itself is perfectly legal — it is just software. What matters legally is the service you load into it, which is why we always recommend a licensed or reputable provider; see is IPTV legal for the full picture.

Tivra is still relatively young and described by its makers as an evolving product, but the 2026 (Version 2.0) rebuild made it noticeably faster and more stable than its early releases.

Standout Features {#features}

What sets Tivra apart isn't a single killer feature — it's the remote setup workflow.

• Web dashboard setup — sign in at the Tivra website from any browser and add or edit providers there. No typing URLs on a TV remote. The app pulls the change down via cloud sync.
• Multi-device cloud sync — your playlists and settings follow you across devices on the same account.
• Modern EPG — a horizontal-scrolling program guide with now-and-next data, color-coded genres, and a quick-tune action to jump straight into a channel from the guide.
• Favorites & reordering — mark and rearrange the channels you actually watch.
• Parental controls — lock categories or channels behind a PIN.
• No ads — at any tier, including the trial.
• Trakt integration — for tracking what you watch.

Some headline items — DVR recording, catch-up/timeshift, and iOS/Smart TV apps — are on the roadmap rather than shipped at the time of writing, so don't buy expecting recording today.

Supported Platforms {#platforms}

For now Tivra is an Android-first app. If you need an Apple or Smart TV option today, a cross-platform player like IPTV Smarters is a better fit.

Pricing & Premium Tiers {#pricing}

Tivra is a paid app with a free trial (around 7 days) so you can test it before committing. Typical pricing at the time of writing:

Prices can change, so treat these as a guide. The lifetime pass is the standout value if you plan to stick with Tivra long-term. Note this is the cost of the player only — you still need a separate IPTV subscription for channels.

How to Install Tivra (Step by Step) {#install}

On Android TV / Google TV

1. Open the Google Play Store on your device.
2. Search for Tivra.
3. Select the app and choose Install.
4. Launch it and sign in (or start the free trial).

On Fire TV / Fire Stick (Sideload)

Fire devices can't install Tivra from the Amazon Appstore, so you sideload the APK using the free Downloader app.

1. On your Fire Stick, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and enable Install unknown apps for Downloader. (If Developer Options is hidden, open About and click your device name seven times.)
2. Install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore if you don't have it.
3. Open Downloader and enter the official Tivra APK URL (get it from Tivra's website — never a random mirror).
4. Let it download, then choose Install.
5. Delete the APK file when prompted to free up space, then open Tivra.

New to sideloading on Fire devices? Our Fire Stick IPTV setup guide walks through the whole process in detail.

How to Add Your Playlist via the Web Dashboard {#playlist}

This is the part Tivra does differently — and better. Instead of fighting your TV remote, you add providers from a regular browser.

1. On your phone or laptop, go to Tivra's web dashboard and sign in with the same account you used in the app.
2. Choose Add Provider.
3. Enter your credentials in one of two ways:
   • Xtream Codes API — server URL, username, and password.
   • M3U Playlist — paste your full M3U URL.
4. Name the provider (e.g. "IG IPTV") and save.
5. Open Tivra on your TV — the provider syncs down automatically and your channels load.

If you're using IG IPTV, your welcome email contains the Xtream Codes server, username, and password — enter those exactly. Not sure how Xtream Codes works? See our Xtream Codes setup guide for the basics.

Setting Up the EPG {#epg}

When you load a playlist via Xtream Codes, Tivra usually pulls the EPG (program guide) from your provider automatically — no separate URL needed. After the first sync, open the guide and you should see now-and-next data with color-coded genres.

If the guide looks empty:

• Give it 5–10 minutes after the first load — large channel lists take time to map.
• Confirm your provider actually supplies EPG data (IG IPTV does, on supported channels).
• For M3U setups, add your provider's dedicated XMLTV/EPG URL in the dashboard if the guide doesn't populate on its own.

Tivra vs TiviMate {#vs-tivimate}

TiviMate is the long-standing benchmark, and our full TiviMate review explains why it's still the EPG king. Here's how Tivra stacks up:

The short version: choose Tivra if effortless setup and a clean modern UI matter most; choose TiviMate if you need recording and catch-up today.

Pros & Cons {#pros-cons}

Troubleshooting {#troubleshooting}

• App won't install on Fire Stick — make sure "Install unknown apps" is enabled for Downloader and that you're using the official APK.
• No channels after setup — recheck your Xtream Codes server URL, username, and password in the dashboard; a single wrong character breaks the connection.
• Empty EPG — wait a few minutes, then verify your provider supplies guide data.
• Constant buffering — this is usually your connection or server, not the app. Try a wired connection or see how to stop IPTV buffering.
• Screen orientation or minor bugs — Tivra is still evolving; keep the app updated to the latest version.

Frequently Asked Questions {#faq}

Is Tivra IPTV free?
No — Tivra is a paid app, but it offers a free trial (around 7 days) so you can test it. After that, plans run from roughly $9.99/year up to a ~$29.99 lifetime pass.

Does Tivra provide channels?
No. Tivra is a player only. You need a separate IPTV subscription, such as IG IPTV, and you load its M3U or Xtream Codes login into the app.

Can I use Tivra on a Fire Stick?
Yes, but you have to sideload the APK using the Downloader app — it isn't on the Amazon Appstore.

Does Tivra support recording?
Not at the time of writing. DVR, catch-up, and timeshift are listed on Tivra's roadmap. If recording is essential now, TiviMate is the better choice.

Is Tivra legal?
The app itself is legal — it's just a player. Legality depends on the service you load into it, so stick to a reputable provider. See is IPTV legal.

What makes Tivra different from other players?
Its web dashboard: you add and edit providers from a phone or laptop browser instead of typing URLs on a TV remote, and changes sync to the app automatically.

Which devices can run Tivra?
Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV/Fire Stick (via sideload), and Android phones and tablets. iOS and Smart TV support are on the roadmap.

Tivra is a genuinely promising player — easy to set up, clean to use, and ad-free. Once you've installed it, you just need a reliable source to fill it with channels. IG IPTV gives you 50,000+ live channels, 160,000+ on-demand titles, 4K where available, and M3U + Xtream Codes login that drops straight into Tivra — no contract, low monthly cost. For privacy, run a VPN alongside it.

Start your 24-hour IG IPTV free trial and load it into Tivra today →