{"id":10811,"date":"2024-12-22T21:35:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T21:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/?p=10811"},"modified":"2025-06-09T09:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:28:11","slug":"how-to-add-epg-on-kodi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/iptvtrends\/blog-iptv-trends\/how-to-add-epg-on-kodi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add EPG on Kodi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Adding an Electronic Program Guide (<a href=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/what-is-epg\/\">EPG<\/a>) to Kodi enhances your <a href=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/what-is-iptv\/\">IPTV<\/a> experience by providing a detailed TV schedule. This guide will walk you through the steps to integrate an EPG into Kodi effectively.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Kodi is a versatile, open-source media player that has gained popularity for its ability to transform devices into fully functional entertainment hubs. This free application acts as a digital media center, allowing you to manage and play your media while seamlessly casting it between multiple devices. Kodi supports a wide range of operating systems, including Android, Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, and popular devices like Amazon FireTV, Smartphones, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/apple-tv\/s?k=apple+tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple TV<\/a>, Xbox, and PCs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">How to Add EPG on Kodi<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Follow these steps to set up and configure EPG on Kodi:<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 1: Open Kodi and Access Add-ons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">Launch the Kodi application on your device.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1345,&quot;end&quot;:1444},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1391,&quot;end&quot;:1444}]\">Navigate to the main menu and select <strong>\u201cAdd-ons\u201d<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10475\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-3-300x169.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-3\" width=\"653\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-3.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 2: Access My Add-ons and PVR Clients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1492,&quot;end&quot;:1559},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1492,&quot;end&quot;:1520}]\">Click on <strong>\u201cMy Add-ons\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1492,&quot;end&quot;:1559},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1521,&quot;end&quot;:1559}]\">Locate and select <strong>\u201cPVR clients\u201d<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10476\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-4-300x169.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-4\" width=\"653\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-4-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-4.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Step 3: Select PVR IPTV Simple Client<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1603,&quot;end&quot;:1731},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1603,&quot;end&quot;:1731}]\">Scroll through the list and choose <strong>\u201cPVR IPTV Simple Client\u201d<\/strong>. This add-on is essential for setting up IPTV and EPG on Kodi.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10628\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-5-300x169.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-5\" width=\"653\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-5-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-5.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 4: Configure PVR IPTV Simple Client<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1778,&quot;end&quot;:1856},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1778,&quot;end&quot;:1856}]\">After selecting the add-on, click on <strong>\u201cConfigure\u201d<\/strong> to access its settings.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10630\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-7-300x169.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-7\" width=\"653\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-7-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-7-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-IPTV-on-Kodi-v186-Leia-7.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 5: Input IPTV Playlist<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:1890,&quot;end&quot;:1988},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1890,&quot;end&quot;:1988}]\">In the configuration menu, input your IPTV provider\u2019s playlist URL under <strong>\u201cGeneral Settings\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 6: Access EPG Settings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:2022,&quot;end&quot;:2088},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:2022,&quot;end&quot;:2088}]\">Navigate to <strong>\u201cEPG Settings\u201d<\/strong> within the configuration options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Step 7: Select EPG Location<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:2122,&quot;end&quot;:2230},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:2122,&quot;end&quot;:2230}]\">Under the EPG settings, locate the option for <strong>\u201cLocation\u201d<\/strong>. Choose <strong>\u201cRemote Path (Internet address)\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Step 8: Enter the EPG URL<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:2262,&quot;end&quot;:2388},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:2262,&quot;end&quot;:2388}]\">Enter the <strong>EPG URL<\/strong> provided by your IPTV service at the <strong>\u201cXMLTV URL\u201d<\/strong> field. Ensure the URL is correct to avoid issues.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10633\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1-300x168.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1\" width=\"654\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-1.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10634\" src=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2-300x168.webp\" alt=\"How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2\" width=\"654\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/iptvtrends.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How-to-setup-EPG-on-Kodi-2.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 9: Save Changes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:2415,&quot;end&quot;:2460},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:2415,&quot;end&quot;:2460}]\">Click <strong>\u201cOK\u201d<\/strong> to save your configurations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 10: Reboot Kodi<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:2487,&quot;end&quot;:2610},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:2487,&quot;end&quot;:2610}]\">Restart the Kodi application to apply the changes. Once restarted, the TV guide will appear alongside your IPTV channels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Advantages of Adding EPG to Kodi<\/h2>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. Enhanced User Experience<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">With Electronic Program Guide, browsing through channels becomes more intuitive, as you can see what\u2019s currently airing and upcoming shows.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">2. Seamless Integration<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Kodi\u2019s compatibility with various Electronic Program Guide formats ensures a smooth integration, making it a top choice for IPTV users.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">3. Customizable Viewing<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Electronic Program Guide allows you to personalize your viewing experience by marking favorite programs and setting reminders for shows you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Q1: What is the best EPG source for Kodi?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The best Electronic Program Guide source depends on your IPTV provider. Many providers include a dedicated EPG URL for their users. Alternatively, you can explore third-party options like XMLTV services.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Q2: Can I use multiple EPGs on Kodi?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, Kodi supports multiple Electronic Program Guide sources. You can configure them in the PVR settings to have an extensive guide covering all your channels.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Q3: Is it free to use EPG on Kodi?<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>A:<\/strong> While Kodi itself is free, some IPTV services may charge for Electronic Program Guide access. Check with your IPTV provider for details.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Kodi\u2019s flexibility and customizability make it a standout media player. Adding an EPG to Kodi significantly enhances your IPTV experience by providing a detailed TV guide. By following the steps outlined above, you can enjoy seamless access to your favorite shows and channels.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or need assistance, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us. 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