TiviMate is one of the most powerful media players available for Android TV and Firestick — but unlocking its full potential depends on how you configure playback.

This guide explains the three key settings that affect how smoothly and accurately your content plays: AFR (Auto Frame Rate), Decoder Modes, and Passthrough.

1. AFR (Auto Frame Rate)

Auto Frame Rate adjusts the refresh rate of your display to match the video’s original framerate — usually 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps.

When AFR is enabled, playback looks smoother and eliminates micro-stutters, especially noticeable on TVs with 60Hz panels.

How to enable AFR:

Go to Settings → Playback → Match Frame Rate → ON

Tip: Some devices (like Firestick 4K Max and Nvidia Shield) handle AFR natively. If your display flashes black briefly when starting playback — that’s normal and indicates the refresh rate is syncing.

2. Decoder Mode — Hardware vs Software

This setting determines how your device processes video.

• Hardware Decoder: Uses your device’s built-in GPU/SoC.
  ✅ Better performance and efficiency
  ❌ May have compatibility issues with certain streams

• Software Decoder: Uses your device’s CPU for decoding.
  ✅ Fixes playback or audio-sync issues on older boxes
  ❌ Slightly higher CPU usage

Recommendation:

Try Hardware Decoder first.
If playback freezes or stutters, switch to Software Decoder.

3. Audio Passthrough

Passthrough lets your device send unmodified digital audio to your soundbar or receiver — allowing it to decode formats like Dolby Digital or DTS directly.

How to enable:

Go to Settings → Playback → Audio → Passthrough → ON

Use this if your TV or audio receiver supports advanced audio decoding. Otherwise, leave it OFF to avoid silence or distortion.

4. Recommended Setup by Device

Final Tips

• Always restart TiviMate after changing settings.

• Don’t enable all options at once — test one at a time.

• Keep your device firmware up to date for best compatibility.

With these tuned, you’ll notice immediate improvements in motion, sound sync, and overall playback stability.