An Electronic Program Guide – EPG for short – is the interactive TV guide that tells you exactly what's on now and what's coming up next on every channel. If you've subscribed to IPTV and wondered what the "TV Guide" button in your player does, this is it. Here's what an EPG is, how it works with IPTV, and how to set it up in IPTV Smarters Pro and TiviMate.
What is an EPG?
An Electronic Program Guide is a digital, on-screen schedule for television. Instead of flicking through a printed listings page, your IPTV player displays a live grid: channel names down the side, time slots across the top, and the actual programmes in between. The EPG shows what's on now, what's next and – on most IPTV services – a full 7-day program guide for every channel in your list.
How the EPG Works with IPTV
IPTV players fetch program data from the EPG feed supplied by your provider. This data file tells the player what each channel is showing at any given time. Once loaded, the guide updates itself automatically throughout the day. You can scroll forward through the week, jump straight to a programme, set reminders, and see at a glance which channels are showing live sport, films or the news.
On Irish IPTV the EPG covers the full line-up, from all the Irish channels to UK entertainment channels and every major sports channel. See our full channel list to check the categories, then try the guide on a free trial before you commit.
Why the EPG Matters for Live Sport and Movies
The biggest reason viewers love the EPG is live sport. Before a big match – an All-Ireland final, a Six Nations game or a Premier League kick-off – you can see exactly which channel is showing it and when, without hunting through dozens of streams. For movies and series, the guide helps you spot new releases and plan your evening. Many players let you set a reminder, and the app will flag the channel a few minutes before the programme starts.
How to Enable the EPG in IPTV Smarters Pro
- Open IPTV Smarters Pro and log in with your Irish IPTV details.
- Go to Settings and confirm your subscription is loaded via Xtream Codes or M3U.
- Open Live TV and tap the TV Guide (EPG) icon in the top corner of the screen.
- If programmes are missing, go to Settings > EPG Settings and refresh the EPG data.
- Wait 10–30 seconds for the guide to populate, then scroll through the schedule.
How to Enable the EPG in TiviMate
- Add your playlist using the Xtream Codes login you received after ordering.
- Go to Settings > EPG and confirm "Enable EPG" is switched on.
- Select your EPG sources for each playlist, then press OK to confirm.
- Open Live TV and press up on your remote to bring up the full grid guide.
- TiviMate merges EPG data automatically and keeps the 7-day schedule updated.
If you need help loading your subscription in the first place, our installation guide walks you through setup on Firestick, Smart TV, Android and more.
EPG FAQs
An EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is the interactive on-screen TV schedule in your IPTV player. It shows what's on now, what's next, and a full 7-day program guide for every channel.
Yes. Every Irish IPTV subscription includes a full EPG covering the whole channel list, from all the Irish channels to UK entertainment channels and every major sports channel.
Log in with your subscription, open Live TV and tap the TV Guide (EPG) icon. If the guide is empty, open Settings, go to EPG Settings and refresh the EPG data.
Players usually need a few seconds to fetch program data. Refresh the EPG in Settings, make sure you are connected, and contact support if the guide stays blank.
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