Set Up IPTV Multi-Screen / Split View
Learn how to watch multiple IPTV channels simultaneously on the same screen - useful for monitoring multiple sports games, news channels, or security cameras.
Common Symptoms
- ▸ Want to watch multiple channels at once
- ▸ Don't know how to enable multi-view
- ▸ Multi-screen option not available
- ▸ Can only watch one channel at a time
- ▸ Need split screen for sports monitoring
Why This Happens
- ▸ App doesn't support multi-view feature
- ▸ Feature requires premium version
- ▸ Device hardware can't handle multiple streams
- ▸ Multi-view hidden in advanced settings
- ▸ Provider may limit simultaneous streams
Quick Fixes
Try these solutions first - they resolve most issues.
Check if your app supports multi-view (TiviMate Premium does)
Look for 'Multi-view' or 'Picture-in-Picture' in settings
Ensure device has enough processing power
Verify your subscription allows multiple simultaneous streams
Use a more powerful device like Nvidia Shield
Device-Specific Instructions
Note: Menu paths may vary slightly depending on your app version and device manufacturer.
Amazon Firestick
TiviMate multi-view
TiviMate Premium > While watching > Long-press OK > Add to Multi-view > Select position
Tip: Add up to 4 channels
Switch positions
In multi-view: navigate between windows with remote. Press OK to hear audio from selected window
Tip: Audio switches with selection
Exit multi-view
Press Back to exit multi-view mode and return to single channel
Tip: Simple exit
Performance
Firestick 4K Max handles multi-view best. Older Firesticks may struggle with 4 streams
Tip: Hardware dependent
Quality setting
Multi-view works better with SD/lower quality streams to reduce load
Tip: 4K in multi-view is demanding
Android TV / Nvidia Shield
Check app support
TiviMate Premium, Kodi, and some other apps support multi-view
Tip: Not all apps have this
Enable in TiviMate
Long-press OK while watching > Multi-view option > Add channels
Tip: TiviMate Premium required
Kodi multi-view
Kodi: use skin that supports multi-view or PVR addon with multi-screen
Tip: More complex setup
Nvidia Shield
Nvidia Shield Pro handles multi-view best with powerful processor
Tip: Recommended hardware
Connection limit
Check if provider allows multiple simultaneous connections for multi-view
Tip: Each stream counts as connection
Smart TV (Samsung/LG)
Limited support
Smart TV IPTV apps generally don't support multi-view
Tip: Platform limitation
TV multi-view
Some TVs (Samsung) have built-in multi-view but may not work with IPTV apps
Tip: Works with TV inputs, not apps
Not available
For true IPTV multi-view, you need Android-based device with TiviMate Premium
Tip: Use external device
Alternative setup
Multiple Firesticks on different TV inputs, use TV's multi-view to show both
Tip: Hardware workaround
Recommended
Nvidia Shield Pro with TiviMate Premium gives best multi-view experience
Tip: Best solution
Pro Tips
- ★ TiviMate Premium on Nvidia Shield Pro is the gold standard for multi-view
- ★ Each stream in multi-view counts as a separate connection with your provider
- ★ Use lower quality streams for multi-view to prevent buffering
- ★ Great for watching multiple sports games simultaneously
When to Contact Your Provider
- ▶ Ask how many simultaneous connections your subscription allows
- ▶ Multi-view with 4 streams needs 4 connections minimum
- ▶ May need higher tier subscription for more connections
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels can I watch at once with multi-view?
TiviMate Premium supports up to 4 channels in multi-view (2x2 grid). The practical limit depends on your device performance and internet bandwidth. Each stream typically needs 5-10 Mbps, so 4 streams need 20-40 Mbps of stable bandwidth.
Does multi-view count as multiple connections?
Yes! Each channel in multi-view counts as a separate connection to your provider. If your subscription allows 2 connections and you try 4-stream multi-view, it may fail. Check your connection limit before setting up multi-view.