To use multiview on TiviMate, start a channel, open the player controls, and add channels to separate panes. You need TiviMate Premium, a working playlist, and a device that runs TiviMate.
Multiview puts channels together on one device; it does not combine your TV, phone, and tablet into one display. Zarvo TV supports TiviMate, so you can set up a playlist for the screens you use at home.
What do you need before using TiviMate multiview?
You need TiviMate Premium, a working playlist, and a device that can run TiviMate. Multiview combines channels on one TiviMate screen, while your provider and home network must support the selected streams.
What you need
- A compatible device running TiviMate, plus a working remote or touch control. Use whichever control method suits the device connected to your living-room TV or the screen you plan to use.
- A configured playlist with channels that play normally in TiviMate. Make sure the playlist is available in the app before relying on it for a shared viewing session.
- TiviMate Premium, which is required for multiview features. Your device also needs enough capacity to handle the selected streams.
- A provider that allows enough simultaneous streams for the channels you want to watch together. The number of streams permitted can affect how many channels play at once.
- A stable home network, especially if the selected channels use high-quality streams. Other household activity can also use network capacity while you watch.
Quick tip: Before opening multiview, play each intended channel on its own in TiviMate. This helps you confirm the channels are ready before you combine them on one screen.
How do you start multiview in TiviMate?
Start a channel, open the player controls, and choose the multiview command. Then add channels from your playlist until the split-screen shows the channels you want.
Numbered setup steps
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Open TiviMate and select a channel. Let it begin playing before opening the player controls.
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Open the player controls and choose the multiview option. If the command is not immediately visible, open the controls while a channel is playing.
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Select the command to add a channel. Choose another channel from your playlist to place it in the multiview screen.
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Repeat the add-channel action for each additional stream you want to include. The number of channels you can add depends on what your device and service can handle.
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Confirm that the split-screen shows the channels you added. Leave the channel you want active when you finish setup.
How do you control the multiview screen?
Select a pane to make its channel active; audio generally follows the active pane. You can adjust the arrangement, remove a pane, or leave multiview using the controls available in your version of TiviMate.
Choosing a pane
Use the remote’s directional controls to move focus to the pane you want, then select it. On a touch screen, tap the pane; the selected channel becomes active.
To hear a particular channel, make its pane active. This helps when one person follows a program’s sound while others keep an eye on different channels.
For example, your family can keep a shared multiview on the living-room TV while a child watches a different program on a tablet separately.
Quick tip: Agree on which pane should provide the sound before sharing the remote. That avoids switching audio unexpectedly while someone else is watching.
Changing or closing the view
If TiviMate shows layout controls, use them to choose an arrangement that suits the screen. The available choices and control labels can vary by device and app version.
To simplify the view, open the multiview controls and look for an option to remove the selected pane. When everyone wants one channel full-screen, leave multiview and continue with the active channel.
Why is TiviMate multiview not working?
Multiview problems usually come from missing Premium access, a channel that will not play, or playback load. Check the controls first, then isolate a failed pane before changing other settings.
Multiview option missing
If multiview is missing, confirm you have Premium access and reopen the player controls. If the option still does not appear, close and reopen TiviMate, then check the controls again.
A pane will not play
Remove the other streams temporarily, then try the failed channel by itself. This isolates the pane: if it still fails, the issue is with that channel or its connection; if it plays, check whether your provider allows another active stream.
If one channel works alone but fails when you add it to multiview, try removing a different pane and adding the channel again. This can help show whether the issue follows a particular stream or the combined playback.
Playback stutters
If playback stutters or stops, reduce the number of active streams and try a lower stream quality if that option is available. Test one channel at a time to separate an app-control problem from a channel or connection issue.
If the controls respond normally but a channel fails by itself, focus on that channel or its connection. If the controls stop responding across channels, close and reopen the player controls, then test again with one stream.
Can TiviMate multiview combine your household screens?
TiviMate multiview combines channels on the device running TiviMate; it does not join your TV, phone, and tablet into one display. For separate screens, set up each device independently with a supported player and playlist.
One screen or separate devices?
Use multiview when you want several channels together on one screen. Use separate devices when people in your home want different channels in different rooms.
Each device needs its own player setup and playlist. Watching different streams at the same time depends on the connection allowance included with your service.
For example, you could keep a shared multiview on the living-room TV while someone watches a separate channel on a bedroom TV or phone, if your plan permits both streams. Decide which screen gets the shared view and which screens need their own independent stream before everyone settles in.
Quick tip: Match the shared view to the room where people watch together, then reserve separate screens for viewers who want their own channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can TiviMate multiview use channels from different playlists?
Yes, you can select channels from playlists available in TiviMate, provided each channel plays normally. Start multiview, add a pane, and choose a channel from the playlist list. If a channel is missing or will not play, check that its playlist is loaded and the channel works outside multiview.
Can you save a multiview layout in TiviMate?
Whether TiviMate keeps a multiview arrangement depends on the app version and settings. To set up a layout, open multiview and add the channels you want in their panes. If the arrangement does not return later, recreate it from the player controls.
Does TiviMate multiview support catch-up TV?
Catch-up depends on the playlist and provider, not multiview alone. If a channel offers catch-up and its playback controls show a replay option, you can use that option for the channel. Do not assume catch-up will work alongside live channels in every pane.
Can subtitles appear in multiview panes?
Subtitle availability depends on the channel stream and its playback controls. Open the pane’s options and select subtitles if they are offered. If you need captions, first check that they work for the channel in single view, then return to multiview.
Can you use TiviMate multiview on a phone?
TiviMate is designed mainly for Android TV devices, so a phone may not provide the same easy controls as a TV remote. Phone compatibility and operation depend on the device. For a household setup, use multiview on the device running TiviMate and set up other screens separately.
How should you get started?
Open a playable channel, choose multiview from the player controls, and add panes from your playlist. Select a pane to make it active, then adjust or remove panes with the controls available in your TiviMate version.
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