Why Use Vidmate on a Smart TV?
Installing Vidmate on your Android-based smart TV or FireStick transforms your television into a powerful media center. You can download movies, entire series, or music videos directly to your device and enjoy them on the big screen without worrying about internet buffering or ads. It's the perfect solution for building an offline media library for your home entertainment system.
How to Install Vidmate on TV/FireStick?
The easiest way to install Vidmate is by using the **Downloader** app, which is available on both the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore.
1. Install the 'Downloader' App
On your TV or FireStick, go to the app store, search for 'Downloader' by AFTVnews, and install it. This app has a built-in web browser to download files from URLs.
2. Enable 'Unknown Apps'
Go to your device's Settings > My Fire TV (or 'Device Preferences' on Android TV) > Developer Options. Enable 'Apps from Unknown Sources' or 'Install unknown apps' for the Downloader app. If you don't see Developer Options, go to 'About' and click on 'Build' 7 times to reveal it.
3. Download the Vidmate APK
Open the Downloader app and enter our special short URL code: **968953** in the address bar and click 'Go'. This will take you directly to the Vidmate APK download. The file will download automatically.
4. Install and Launch Vidmate
Once the download is complete, the Downloader app will automatically open the installation screen. Click 'Install'. After installation, you can find Vidmate in your 'Apps' section. You may want to use a mouse toggle app for easier navigation.
Optimizing the Interface for TV
Tip: Use a Mouse Toggle or Air Mouse
Vidmate is designed for touchscreens. While it's usable with a standard remote, the experience is much better with a virtual mouse cursor. You can install 'Mouse Toggle for Fire TV' or use a physical air mouse remote for easy navigation.