How to Hide Channels and Groups in Tivimate (Step-by-Step Guide)

Tivimate gives users full control over their viewing experience, and one of its most useful features is the ability to hide unwanted channels or groups. Whether you’re aiming to declutter your interface, remove unused content, or create a safer environment for kids, this guide walks you through several easy ways to manage visibility in Tivimate.

Why Hide Channels or Groups in Tivimate?

• Improve Interface Clarity: Hide channels with no EPG data or those you never watch.
• Simplify Navigation: Make the interface easier to use for yourself or family members.
• Parental Control: Remove access to inappropriate or sensitive content.

By hiding channels or groups, you’re personalizing your IPTV setup for a cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable experience.

1. Hide a Single Channel in Tivimate

To hide a specific channel:

1. Long press the OK/select button while browsing the channel guide.
2. A side menu will appear. Scroll to “Hide Channel” and select it.
3. The channel will be removed from your guide.

To unhide it later, go to the same menu and select “Manage Visibility”, then toggle the channel back on.

2. Hide Multiple Channels at Once

To bulk-hide channels:

1. Go to the EPG (channel guide).
2. Long press the OK/select button on any channel.
3. From the menu, select “Manage Visibility”.
4. Deselect all the channels you want to hide.
5. Press OK to confirm your changes.

This is especially useful for removing EPG-less channels or content you never watch.

3. Hide a Single Channel Group

To hide an entire category of channels:

1. On the home screen, press and hold the group name.
2. From the pop-up menu, select “Hide Group”.
3. Confirm your selection.

The group will no longer appear in your channel list.

4. Hide Multiple Channel Groups

To hide multiple channel groups:

1. Go to Settings > Playlist.
2. Choose the playlist you’re using.
3. Select “Manage Groups”.
4. Deselect all the groups you want to hide.
5. Press OK to save your settings.

If new groups appear later (added by your IPTV provider), you’ll need to repeat this process.

5. Create and Manage Favourite Channel Lists

Instead of hiding, you can organize your top channels into custom favourites lists:

1. In the EPG, long press the OK button.
2. Go to “All Playlists/Favourites” > “Create Group”.
3. Name the group and select channels to include.

You can also filter the guide to only show favourite channels:

• Open your favourites group > long press on any channel > Group Options > enable “Only Show Favourites”.

6. Alternatives to Hiding Channels

If you prefer not to hide channels:

• Use Favourites to highlight what matters.
• Enable “Only Show Favourites” to filter out the noise without modifying visibility.
• Use “Group Options” to organize your guide view further.

FAQs: Managing Channels in Tivimate