Complete EPG Guide (2026): XMLTV Sync, 48h Catch-Up & Timezone Calibration
1. What is an EPG and How Does XMLTV Ingestion Work?
- XMLTV Data Structure: An XMLTV feed is a compressed XML document containing verified program schedules for every channel, including program title, start time, end time, category, director, parental rating, and poster art.
- The Channel-ID Key: For your player to correctly match a program with a live video feed, it relies on a unique identifier called the
channel-id(for example,SkySportsMainEvent.uk). If this ID matches between your M3U playlist and the EPG server, schedules appear instantly. - Automated Ingestion: Vuno TV’s automated crawlers refresh TV schedule data directly from primary broadcast registries every 4 hours, ensuring 7-day schedule accuracy across US, UK, Canadian, French, and European channels.
2. Step-by-Step EPG Setup on TiviMate, Smarters & IBO Player
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- Locate Your Dedicated EPG Link: In your Vuno TV client dashboard or activation email, copy your dedicated XMLTV URL:
http://your-server-domain:port/xmltv.php?username=XXX&password=YYY - TiviMate Configuration: Go to Settings › EPG › EPG Sources › Add Source. Paste the URL, set Update Interval to Once every 12 hours, and enable Update on App Start.
- Clear & Reload Cache: If outdated schedules linger, select Clear EPG Cache and then Update EPG. Your program grid will populate completely.
3. Calibrating EPG Timezone Offsets (Fixing 1-Hour Schedule Shifts)
| Observed Schedule Error | Root Cause | Required TiviMate Setting Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Program shows 1 hour in advance | Local clock on BST/CEST, server on UTC | Set EPG Time Offset to -1:00 hour |
| Program shows 1 hour delayed | Local clock on UTC, server on local daylight time | Set EPG Time Offset to +1:00 hour |
| US East Coast schedule shift (3 hours) | PST feed assigned to EST channel | Set EPG Time Offset to +3:00 hours |
4. Utilizing 48-Hour Catch-Up TV (Never Miss Live Events)
- Identifying Catch-Up Channels: In TiviMate and Smarters Pro, channels with catch-up functionality display a distinctive clock icon next to the channel name.
- Rewinding Live TV: Open the EPG guide, navigate backwards to an event that aired earlier today or yesterday, and press Select. The server automatically serves the recorded segment with full pause, fast-forward, and rewind controls.
5. High-Resolution Vector Channel Logos
The Vuno TV EPG server serves transparent 32-bit high-density PNG (512×512 pixels) logos with clean alpha channels. When your app caches these assets, your TV guide delivers an interface comparable to modern tier-1 video streaming apps.
6. High-Density Vector Channel Logos & Graphic Caching
The Vuno TV EPG server delivers transparent 32-bit high-density PNG (512×512 pixels) logos with clean alpha channels. Once cached locally by your player app, your TV guide delivers an interface that matches tier-1 video streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
❓ Why does my guide display ‘No Information’ on select channels?
This usually happens when an app’s local cache has not refreshed or an event channel was temporarily spun up for a live sports match. Long-press the channel in TiviMate, choose ‘Assign EPG’, and search for the channel name manually.
❓ How much device storage does EPG caching consume?
A full 7-day EPG for thousands of channels uses approximately 80 MB to 150 MB of storage. We recommend setting EPG history retention to 2 days to conserve flash memory on Amazon Firesticks.
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