TiviMate X+ V5: Connect to Choice1 (No URLs Needed) Print

Title: TiviMate X+ V5: Connect to Choice1 (No URLs Needed)

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TL;DR:
On TiviMate X+ V5, you don’t need to paste M3U/EPG links. Just pick one of the built-in server profiles (e.g., Direct to server, Direct to server 2, Choice1, Chcent, Flipping), enter your Choice1 username & password, and you’re in.

Requirements

• TiviMate X+ V5 installed (paid version).

• An active Choice1 service with your service username & password (from your Choice1 client area → Services → Product Details).

  These are service credentials, not necessarily your client-area login.

A) (Optional) Remove old/duplicate entries

If you previously added other lists or providers, it’s best to clean up first.

1. Open TiviMate X+

2. Go to Settings → Playlists/Providers

3. Highlight any old/duplicate list → Long-press / hold OK → Remove

4. Repeat until only the entry you plan to use remains (or none)

This avoids conflicts like “empty playlist” or channels not loading.

B) Add Choice1 using built-in server profiles (no URL)

1. Open TiviMate X+ → go to Add provider (or Add playlist)

2. Choose From list / Providers (not “Enter URL”)

3. Select one of these server profiles:

   • Direct to server (recommended first)

   • Direct to server 2 (use if the first is slow or you see errors)

   • Choice1

   • Chcent

   • Flipping

4. When prompted, enter your Choice1 username and password

5. Confirm/Save → let TiviMate X+ sync channels & EPG (guide)

Tip: If one profile buffers or fails to load, switch to Direct to server 2, then try Choice1 or the other listed profiles. Pick the one that loads quickly and feels most stable on your network.

C) Refresh & tidy (after first setup)

• Refresh: Open Settings → Playlists/Providers, highlight the active one → Update/Refresh

• Favorites: Long-press a channel → Add to favorites

• EPG time shift: If guide times look off → Settings → EPG → Time shift and adjust

Common issues & quick fixes

“Invalid account” / “Playlist empty”

• Re-enter your service username/password carefully (no spaces).

• Confirm your Choice1 service is Active in your client area.

• Remove old provider entries before adding again.

• Try another profile (e.g., from Direct to server → Direct to server 2).

Buffering / channels won’t open

• Reboot the app/device; prefer Ethernet or strong Wi-Fi.

• Turn VPN ON (US server) — some ISPs throttle IPTV, especially during live sports.

• Try a different VPN city, then Update/Refresh the provider entry.

• If you’re on Wi-Fi, move closer to the router or reduce other heavy usage.

Guide doesn’t appear / out of sync

• Wait a minute after first login; EPG can take time to populate.

• Use Update/Refresh on the provider.

• Adjust EPG Time shift under Settings.