Gracenote EPG and XMLTV from TVheadend

Playground Custom Channels
#1

I've just started using Channels DVR with TVHeadend for Freesat in the UK. The channels epg works for about 95% of my channels so can I setup the remaining 5% to use the XMLTV guide from TVHeadend?

The data isn't as detailed in the TVHeadend XMLTV since it's created from the OTA DVB EPG but it's better than nothing for the few channels that would use it.

Thanks

#2

Hi, I do this and aren’t missing any channels. Which ones do you have issues with?

#3

You can export both the channel lineup and the xmltv from TVH, override the channels with Gracenote data, and use the DVB/EIT from TVH via xmltv for the rest.

Also, I know that in certain situations Channels will use the DVB EIT data for its guide, so best to ask @maddox when it applies.

#4

Great, how do I set this up in channels?

#5

Create a "custom channel" using the endpoints in TVH for both the M3U and XMLTV export.