Manage Multiple IPTV Playlists
Learn how to add, manage, and switch between multiple IPTV playlists from different providers in your IPTV app. Useful for having backup providers or combining services.
Common Symptoms
- ▸ Want to add second IPTV provider as backup
- ▸ Need to combine channels from multiple services
- ▸ Can't add more than one playlist
- ▸ Don't know how to switch between playlists
- ▸ Playlists conflicting with each other
Why This Happens
- ▸ Free version of app may limit to one playlist
- ▸ App not designed for multiple playlists
- ▸ Playlist management settings not found
- ▸ Confusion about how playlists are merged or separated
- ▸ Need premium version for multi-playlist support
Quick Fixes
Try these solutions first - they resolve most issues.
Upgrade to TiviMate Premium for multiple playlist support
Check app settings for Playlist or Provider management
Some apps merge playlists; others keep them separate
Use favorites to organize channels from multiple sources
Consider Kodi for maximum flexibility
Device-Specific Instructions
Note: Menu paths may vary slightly depending on your app version and device manufacturer.
Amazon Firestick
TiviMate Premium required
TiviMate free version only allows 1 playlist. Upgrade to Premium via TiviMate Companion app
Tip: Premium allows up to 5 playlists
Add second playlist
TiviMate > Settings > Playlists > Add playlist > Enter second provider's URL/credentials
Tip: Each playlist added separately
View combined or separate
Settings > Playlists > Groups > Choose which groups from each playlist to show
Tip: Can hide duplicate channels
Switch between playlists
In channel list, use filter to show channels from specific playlist only
Tip: Filter by provider
Manage conflicts
If same channel in multiple playlists, add preferred one to Favorites
Tip: Favorites work across playlists
Android TV / Nvidia Shield
Check app capability
Not all IPTV apps support multiple playlists. TiviMate Premium and Kodi do
Tip: May need different app
Add playlists
In app settings, look for Playlists, Providers, or Accounts section > Add each provider separately
Tip: Process varies by app
IPTV Smarters
Smarters: Add User > Add each provider's credentials separately. Switch via user selection
Tip: Multiple users = multiple providers
Kodi approach
In Kodi with IPTV addon, you can merge multiple M3U playlists into one source
Tip: Most flexible option
Organization
Use favorites and custom groups to organize channels from all sources
Tip: Helps manage multiple providers
Smart TV (Samsung/LG)
Limited multi-playlist
Most Smart TV IPTV apps don't support multiple playlists well
Tip: Platform limitation
IPTV Smarters
If using Smarters, add each provider as separate user. Switch between users
Tip: Workaround for multiple providers
One at a time
Some apps only allow one playlist. Delete and re-add to switch providers
Tip: Inconvenient but works
Merge M3U files
Advanced: combine M3U files from both providers into one file, host it, use that URL
Tip: Technical solution
Use Firestick
For best multi-playlist management, use TiviMate Premium on Firestick
Tip: Worth the investment
Pro Tips
- ★ TiviMate Premium's multi-playlist support is the gold standard
- ★ Having a backup provider means you always have something to watch
- ★ Use Favorites to create one unified view of best channels from all providers
- ★ Kodi with PVR IPTV Simple Client can merge unlimited M3U sources
When to Contact Your Provider
- ▶ Multiple playlist management is an app feature, not provider-related
- ▶ Providers don't control how their playlist works with others
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have two IPTV providers at the same time?
Yes! With TiviMate Premium, you can add up to 5 different providers and view all their channels together or separately. This is great for having a backup provider or combining services (e.g., one for sports, another for movies).
How do I avoid duplicate channels from multiple providers?
In TiviMate, you can hide specific groups from each playlist so duplicates don't show. Or use Favorites - add your preferred version of each channel to Favorites and primarily browse from there. Some users hide all groups except Favorites.