The Tevium blog
Guides, comparisons and honest takes on IPTV players for Android TV.
Xtream Codes vs M3U: what is the difference?
Xtream Codes and M3U are the two main ways to connect an IPTV provider. Here is how they differ and which one to use in Tevium.
What is IPTV? A beginner's guide
IPTV explained in plain language: how it works, what you need, the difference between providers and players, and how to get started.
What is auto frame rate (AFR) and why it matters
Auto frame rate matching is what keeps motion smooth on IPTV. Here is what AFR does, why judder happens, and how Tevium handles it.
The best TiviMate alternatives in 2026
Choose Tevium for IPTV plus addons, Sparkle TV for local timeshift or Smarters Pro for broader platform support.
Tevium vs TiviMate: live TV, addons and what you pay
Compare Tevium and TiviMate on live TV, recordings, Stremio addons, profiles and monthly, yearly or lifetime pricing.
Tevium vs Stremio: bring live IPTV and addons together
Compare Tevium IPTV and addon viewing with Stremio, its free player and optional Supporter plans.
Tevium vs Sparkle TV: addons or a DVR-first setup?
Compare IPTV, Stremio addons, local timeshift, recording, multiview and the price of Tevium and Sparkle TV.
Tevium vs IPTV Smarters: a TV-first player with addons
Compare Tevium with official Smarters Pro on playlist viewing, addon catalogues, decoder fallback and pricing.
Tevium in 2026: what is here and what comes next
IPTV, addons, recording and account sync are part of Tevium today. See the next priorities for the TV experience.
How to set up parental controls in Tevium
Lock categories behind a PIN and keep the household on the right channels. A quick guide to Tevium's parental controls.
How Tevium reconnects a dropped live channel
Automatic live-channel retries, HLS alternatives and persistent player messages make connection recovery clear.
Tevium sync: your setup, ready on another device
Bring playlists, addons and supported viewing state across devices with a Tevium account and manage the setup from the website.
Meet Tevium: live TV and addons in one place
A player for Android TV that combines your IPTV guide, movies, series, recordings and Stremio addons.
Auto-next episode in Tevium: how it works
Tevium can automatically play the next episode of a series, with a still-watching prompt so you stay in control. Here is how it works.
The best IPTV Smarters alternatives in 2026
Compare Tevium, TiviMate and Sparkle TV as alternatives to Smarters Pro for Android TV, with features and prices.
How to use catch-up TV in Tevium
Catch-up lets you rewind live TV and watch programmes you missed. Here is how it works in Tevium and what your provider needs to support.
How to set up the EPG guide in Tevium
The electronic programme guide is what makes IPTV feel like real TV. Here is how to get the EPG working in Tevium and fix an empty guide.
How to set up Dolby Vision, HDR and frame rate in Tevium
Set up your device, display and Tevium playback preferences for HDR video and smoother motion, with practical troubleshooting steps.
How to install Stremio addons on Android TV with Tevium
Tevium lets you install Stremio addons right on your Android TV. Here is how to add addons, browse catalogues and set up debrid.
How to add Xtream Codes to Tevium
A step-by-step guide to connecting your Xtream Codes IPTV provider to Tevium on Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV.
How to add an M3U playlist to Tevium
A step-by-step guide to adding an M3U playlist to Tevium on Android TV, including how to attach the EPG and fix common problems.
The best Stremio alternatives in 2026
Tevium brings IPTV and compatible Stremio addons together; dedicated IPTV players offer other live-TV and DVR workflows.
The best IPTV players for Android TV in 2026
Tevium for IPTV and addons, TiviMate for dedicated live TV, Sparkle TV for DVR and Smarters Pro for broader platform coverage.