If your IPTV app shows blank program info or just channel names, you’re missing an EPG (Electronic Program Guide). In this guide, we’ll show you how to add EPG data to apps like TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, and XCIPTV to view live program schedules, show names, and more.

📺 What Is an EPG?

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is a TV guide that shows program names, times, descriptions, and upcoming shows inside your IPTV app. It makes your IPTV look like a real cable TV service.

🔗 Where Do I Get an EPG Link?

Your IPTV provider should give you an EPG URL (usually ending in .xml or .gz). If not, you can try a public or paid EPG service like:

📡 EPG.best (paid)
🆓 IPTV-ORG EPG (free on GitHub)
📁 XMLTV files from your own server or source

⚙️ How to Add EPG to TiviMate

Open TiviMate
Go to Settings > EPG > Add EPG Source
Choose “Enter URL”
Paste your EPG XML link
Choose Update
Go to EPG > Update EPG

⚙️ How to Add EPG to IPTV Smarters Pro

Open IPTV Smarters
Click on your profile (playlist)
Select “Load Your Own EPG”
Paste the EPG XML link and click Add
Restart the app if needed

⚙️ How to Add EPG to XCIPTV

Go to Settings
Select EPG URL
Paste your EPG link
Save and restart the app

🧠 Troubleshooting EPG Issues

🔄 Make sure your EPG link is live (open it in a browser to check)
🧩 Use the correct format (XML, XMLTV)
⏱️ Wait a few minutes after updating for channels to sync
📺 Some EPGs don’t match all channels — you may need to switch source or manually match channels

❓ FAQ – Adding EPG to IPTV Apps

1. What’s the benefit of adding EPG to IPTV?

It gives you a full TV guide with program names, start times, descriptions, and more.

2. Is EPG included with IPTV subscriptions?

Some providers include it. Others require you to add it manually with a separate URL.

3. My IPTV app has no EPG — what do I do?

Use an EPG source like epg.best or request a link from your IPTV provider.

4. Can I use multiple EPG links?

Yes, apps like TiviMate let you add more than one EPG source.

5. Why is my EPG blank or incorrect?

The EPG may be outdated or mismatched. Try updating or using a different source.

6. Is there a free EPG source I can use?

Yes. IPTV-org and GitHub-hosted XMLTV files offer free public EPG listings.

📌 Final Thoughts

Adding an EPG to your IPTV app transforms your viewing experience — it makes everything easier to browse, more familiar, and more like traditional TV. With the right link and a few simple steps, your IPTV app will feel like a cable box.

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