Blog topic

EPG

XMLTV program guides, channel mapping and the live timeline.

3 posts

Sep 6, 2026

EPG Shows the Wrong Program or Nothing? Fix Channel Mapping and Time Offset in IPTVnator

When the program guide is empty for a channel, shows another channel's schedule, or is off by a few hours, the fix is one of three things. How IPTVnator matches guide data to channels, how to map a channel by hand, and how to correct the time offset without touching the guide.

Sep 4, 2026

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How to Load an M3U Playlist and Add an EPG in IPTVnator

Import an M3U or M3U8 playlist into IPTVnator from a URL, a file or pasted text, keep it updated, and attach an XMLTV program guide. Covers channel groups, catch-up attributes, EPG matching by tvg-id, and the usual reasons a playlist or guide does not load.

Feb 14, 2026

Guides EPG

Understanding the Electronic Program Guide

Learn how IPTVnator uses XMLTV data to display current and upcoming programs alongside your live TV channels.