How to integrate an EPG into PVR IPTV Simple Client using IPTV Stalker

[dataghost]

Does anyone else have a problem starting the m3u client and it saying - Server not started, try again in one minute

[node]

Dara, is this a typo, http://is.gd...org/ : http://ip...gd/. Also I was able to get the Simple Client to bring down the channels but no guide, on iSO DEVICE. I am running Kodi 14.2 and Stalker 1.18..

The is & ip?

[inferio07]

I cant seem to figure out what I should set the epg time to, I've been driving myself crazy for about an hour trying to set it properly but it's always incorrect, i stay in california, I'm 3 hours behind newyork, these channel's are eastern so I set it 3 hours ahead and it still isn't correct, can someone please help me?

[dataghost]

I can not get the stalker 1.18 client server to start, just keeps saying server not started. The guide drove me crazy from xmltvguide when it was originally running. I have just been using iVue since the guide is all correct etc

[psycon]

I cant seem to figure out what I should set the epg time to, I've been driving myself crazy for about an hour trying to set it properly but it's always incorrect, i stay in california, I'm 3 hours behind new york, these channel's are eastern so I set it 3 hours ahead and it still isn't correct, can someone please help me?

when using the is.gd links you need to set it to -7 in IPTV stalker (for Pacific time).. then purge your PVR and EPG Database from settings and restart kodi.
if using pvr.stalker, you do not have to set anything. - this is the reccomended client

[dara]

Dara, is this a typo, http://is.gd...org/ : http://ip...gd/. Also I was able to get the Simple Client to bring down the channels but no guide, on iSO DEVICE. I am running Kodi 14.2 and Stalker 1.18..

The is & ip?

Sorry, updated the tutorial.

[PrivatePilot]

Edit: Disregard post, it was a bad .xml file that was causing my never ending guide refresh issue. All good now. :)

[dara]

You might want to try the wizard for the iVue guide, which takes a more direct route to clean out the database. In the addon_data under userdata for script.tvguidetecbox, try deleting the the source5.db while Kodi is off.

[kizer8]

Hello All,

Not sure if this will make sense to all but wanted to ask. I am on Kodi Isengard 15 beta 1 and used this guide to integrate the is.gd/NFPSE EPG with the stalker 1.0.18 video addon and it's working good showing me a guide, etc...My Issue is: Whenever I watch any channel using this setup, I get audio to cut out on me every 1-3 min for a second or two and then stream continues... It's very frustrating since it's hard to watch anything when you miss what is being said. This happens constantly ever 1-3 min for a sec or 2...This does not happen when playing streams via Genesis, Phoenix, IceFilms, Pandora, Plex etc.., but only with this IPTV Simple client with stalker addon integration based on this guide. I am running a Matricom G-box Q android TV box. This also happens whether I route sound through tv speakers or a home theater via digital optical out. If this is not the correct forum/thread please let me know what I can post this for help. Anyone know why this is happening or how to fix?

[dara]

I would test IPTV Stalker first to see if you have any issues with that first. If you don't, try connecting it with the PVR simple client without the guide link to see if that's the issue. If there is no issue, the issue maybe with the remote access of the guide. As Kodi 15.0 is still a beta, it could be the built-in PVR is not working just right too.

I recommend testing the PVR Stalker 0.8 if using Kodi 15.0, which won't rely on as many moving targets as this integration. Since there are problems with the Kodi Android installed stalker not properly updating, you probably would have to use the bundled version of the Kodi with 0.8 in the pvr stalker thread or the EPG Grabber thread. I could understand why you may not want to start with a fresh Kodi, as its not easy to back up your installed add-ons/settings without diving into the file structure, but it may be worth the effort.

[rjpala]

Newbie question, but is this supposed to add playable channels or just the epg metadate etc? How do I add playable channels to it?

[dara]

Just the EPG.

[danlevin]

does someone else have problems since this morning in the epg??
until last night it worked great , but now the epg is loading very slowly and eventually not even showing

[kizer8]

does someone else have problems since this morning in the epg??
until last night it worked great , but now the epg is loading very slowly and eventually not even showing

Yes, I also am having issues since yesterday afternoon with guide not showing using the is.gd link with simple client integration..

[woodtearl]

Yes, I also am having issues since yesterday afternoon with guide not showing using the is.gd link with simple client integration..

I am also having same issues.

[kizer8]

I am also having same issues.

Strange, but using the stalker PVR client 0.80 in Isengard instead of simple PVR client integration with stalker video addon loads the guide just fine from the is.gd link

[psycon]

hmmm. i think the changes to the dummy channels may have broken something I'll revert the change for now.

update. reversion solved the issue. you should see guide data again now.

[Blackbear199]

just tried and got guide working with stalker client and simple client.was using stalker but when I switched to simple no guide.purged database few times and same.exited kodi and deleted epg and tv files from database in appdata and it loaded.no channel icons though.switching back to stalker.i pull the epg myself with ur latest files(dummy ones incl) but shudnt matter.

[PrivatePilot]

OK everyone, another few questions. The guide has been working GREAT for me, huge thanks to the authors.

1/ Is it possible to add additional channels? I have a few additional local Canadian channels I'd like to add to the guide but it's not evident how. I like everything that's there, I just want to add to it, not totally re-do it.

2/ Some channels present multiple source options the first time you select them, however on subsequent selections it seems to automatically go with whatever your choice was the first time you selected the channel. Is it possible to un-do this selection to select the alternate source? Reason being - at least one of my channels has gone dead on the one source, but the other is still working...but iVue automatically selects the dead stream everytime I select this channel now.

Keep up the good work, thanks again!

[psycon]

ivue uses its own data source. different than the one dara and I maintain.. You cant add to the iview one, but your welcome to download my grabber and modify it as you willl..

your going to want to learn how to use mc2xml and take a look through the bat file i created.. if you fix the canadian grab by all means share it, but no support will be given for people wanting to modify it, you need to figure it out on your own.

[dara]

PrivatePilot, you must be asking about the iVue guide, and this thread isn't about that. Anyway, you can't easily add channels to that guide. If you want to make a change to which source is selected by that guide, highlight the channel, and either hit 'c' on your keyboard, right click with a mouse, long press on the channel if using a tablet or use the menu button on your remote to bring up the context menu, and you'll see 'Remove Stream'. Click on that, and then do that again to 'Select Stream'.

[PrivatePilot]

Thanks for the reply. Sure wish there was a way to manage/add channels within the guide software itself, is that something that could be considered for future versions or is there a techincal reason behind why none of the Kodi guide options seem to implement such a feature? It looks like the mc2xml route is beyond my confort/technicality level unfortunately.


Sorry for the iVue specific questions...seemed like (based on some of the thread read) there was some iVue technical questions being asked and it had leaned that way at a few points. Is there a better thread you could point me to? ;)

Thx again

[sneakk]

getting very slow load times for EPG since yesterday, i tried resetting pvr data base and resetting EPG database, i even changed it to only load NFPSE, any reccomendations?

[webguy0822]

Same thing... EPG not loading, did both resets...ideas??

[Roach46]

Mines loading the epg, but it takes 20 miniutes

[sneakk]

thats about the same for me Roach46

[nonpublished]

Is there anyway to Disable and Enable this after each reboot? I found a shortcut that is working, but I know with the developers here that must be an automated approach.

I was having to go in and find the PVR client after each reboot, then Disable and ReEnable the Client to get the TV channels to load.

I installed Super Favorites "https://github.com/spoyser/spoyser-repo/raw/master/zips/repository.spoyser/repository.spoyser-1.0.6.zip"
This allowed me to Right Click on the IPTV Simple Client and Save to Super Favorites, Then I went to Super Favorites Folder, then Saved that to KODI favorites.

This allowed me to have one click access from the main Kodi Menu, directly to the PVR folder, where I can disable, and enable the IPVT Simple PVR Client

Anyone else have any better solutions to Disable and Enable this client after each reboot?

Some code in the Settings, to auto Disable and Enable upon Kodi Start would be a quick fix?

Thanks
I am new to Kodi and may be overlooking a method to make this process simpler to get the Live TV to work automatically on each reboot.

[sneakk]

Nonpublished go to system select live TV and make sure it is enabled.
System
Addons
Enabled or disabled addons which ever applies
Pvr clients
Simple pvr
And enable or disable whichever you're looking to do

[sneakk]

Mines loading the epg, but it takes 20 miniutes

i take that back, mines appears as if it is loading for about 20 minutes, when i open either channels or EPG i have no other information than the channel

[danlevin]

i take that back, mines appears as if it is loading for about 20 minutes, when i open either channels or EPG i have no other information than the channel

mine too, it worked 2 days ago and again not working

[littlepr]

Guys, psycon was out for the weekend. The epg had not been updated on his epg grabbed git page. He said he will get it up and running with updated .xml. Patience is a virtue...lol.

[olsts]

Newbee for EPG using Stalker. have an Android MX III box, using XBMC. Did the setup as per first thread from Dara. EPG is loaded, channels list there, however no video or audio on any channels in Live TV. Tried other channels cannot see video or audio.
When using stalker in Video Mode channels are working.
Confused about Mac address, what do I use, Box MAC address, dara first six digits, or none

[kizer8]

Anyone having issues loading stalker channels today via 1.iptvprivateserver.tv? I get unable to load channels popup error on Kodi 15.0 with stalker 0.8.

[kizer8]

Anyone having issues loading stalker channels today via 1.iptvprivateserver.tv? I get unable to load channels popup error on Kodi 15.0 with stalker 0.8.

Everything working OK today.

[fire captain]

HOWTO-Integrate-EPG-into-PVR-IPTV-Simple-Client-using-IPTV-Stalker Video
https://youtu.be/5d8sk_dipHY

I did that and is great i get the channels showing in my live tv but when i click on a channel it says working but the channel never comes up any help would be graetly appreciated i know im close been working on this for 2 days,,

[olsts]

Same problem has FIRE CAPTIAN Has per my Last POST June 8TH. Anyone going to give some answers(psycon)maybe Using IPTV Stalker and Simple Client PVR. have an Android MX III box, using XBMC. Did the setup as per first thread from Dara. EPG is loaded, channels list there, however no video or audio on any channels in Live TV. Tried other channels cannot see video or audio.
When using IPTV stalker in Video Mode channels are working.
Confused about Mac address, what do I use, Box MAC address, dara first six digits, or none

[dara]

For those who are using IPTV Stalker as the server for the simple client, make sure that you can get channels from that first. If you can't, and have checked your settings (Correct server url, and MAC, using 00:1A:79:xx:xx:xx, where x is a hex-digit (0-9, A-F), and the server is on), clear the cache by going into the context menu where you see NFPS (menu button, "c", or right click).

If you are not on Kodi (14.0 and greater), the IPTV Stalker shouldn't work. Also, if you are still having trouble with channels, always try resetting the PVR and guide/EPG, and disabling/enabling Live TV. Also, remember that this server is in test mode. That means that its common that your favorite channel may not be up when you want it the most (i.e. right now). If you are seeing other channels, that just means that current channel may not be up. If its global, do a little reading to see if others are having issues, especially those who have yellow or blue letters for their usernames.

Those who can, upgrade to Kodi 15.0 beta, and see if PVR.Stalker (0.8) is better for you. Upgrading to 15.0 may not be the right thing if you aren't secure in your Kodi skills and can't bear that a favorite add-on no longer works.

[Cu Nguyen]

When the test mode is over.Is the iptv stalker still working?If not I believe we need to buy the donation?If it's still working.Will it have more working channels than now?

[DarkSide]

When the test mode is over.Is the iptv stalker still working?If not I believe we need to buy the donation?If it's still working.Will it have more working channels than now?

you still need an active donation when the test mode ends

[olsts]

dara, what do we use for the last 6 Mac numbers, random hex, numbers or last six of our box MAC.
What is the correct server URL to use

[DarkSide]

dara, what do we use for the last 6 Mac numbers, random hex, numbers or last six of our box MAC.
What is the correct server URL to use

i would use the last 6 of your device but random also works

[dataghost]

Is anyone else having issues with stalker connecting in simple iptv pvr, it only seems to connect once, disable pvr and reset settings and re-enable, than after that if i were to close kodi and restart I need to go through the process again. Any fix for this?

[dara]

Is anyone else having issues with stalker connecting in simple iptv pvr, it only seems to connect once, disable pvr and reset settings and re-enable, than after that if i were to close kodi and restart I need to go through the process again. Any fix for this?

No, its doubtful there will be a fix for this, as the different components in the chain of events don't always occur in right order. IPTV Stalker is only relaying the connections between the NFPS middleware and the PVR client in Kodi. If you can upgrade to Kodi 15.0 beta, the PVR Stalker eliminates the "middleman' and even though the connect may not always work right away, you don't have to do as much to do to get it going.

[snuffy47]

I am getting an msg IPTV Stalker Http Error 404 not found when Kodi searches for channels or when I try to run the IPTV Stalker profile in video addons

Update: Using AFTV and Kodi Helix

Installed the emulator apk and added the profile in the amazon home section. It seems to pull channels there just when I am trying to configure in Kodi it donnt want to work ;(

-----------Update----------

Well gave up on AFTV and went to my AFTV stick

I downloaded file in Method #3

http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/configure-iptv-fire-tv-watch-live-tv-t3025765

Then proceeded to follow the How To in Post #1

Things seemed to work but I did not change the URL in portal 1 added Mac and Enabled send serail.. There was a default but was different the 1.iptvprivateserver.tv. It was http://xxxxxx.iptvprivateserver.tv

Is this correct? If so I will proceed to complete on AFTV box :)

[wliat]

Hi,

My setup:-

1. Android Box - Himedia Q5
2. Kodi 14.2 Helix
3. Iptv stalker version 1.0.18
4. PVR IPTV simple client version 1.9.12

I cant get the m3u server to start. When i click on start i get an error msg "server not started. Try again in a moment"

I have follow your guide on my PC windows 8.1, My android phone, and my android tablet all of them work except on my android box (above) which is connected to my TV.

Any help is very much appreciated.

[xbmcbg]

In your case you need stalker 0.8. not 1.0.18

[wliat]

Means I need to download kodi isengard beta.

Just i dunno why my iptv stalker add-on m3u server unable to start. Sigh.

[OVNI67]

Hi everyone:
Does the configuration in the first post work for a MAC computer running OSX10 Yosemite?
I have performed this configuration in many Windows computers, but in this MAC has been impossible to me. The error that I receive is : URL Timeout .... after configure the IPTV Stalker, when I launch it, I get the different categories, but when I click ALL, I receive that error several seconds after. I'm not as expert using MAC as I'm working with windows. Including, I added a folder with many logos of the channels, but in windows.
Please, has someone had this problem before? Any idea?
IMAC mid 2008, running OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Running Kodi 15 RC1 (I started using Helix 14.4, later Insegard Beta2, and I had the same problem)
I'm using Video plugin Stalker v1.0.18, and PVR IPTV simple client
I have another computer with windows here working perfect. Please again, I'll appreciate any idea. Best regards

Rudy

[OVNI67]

I'm sorry, I apologize, the error that I receive is : "Url open error timed out".

Thanks

[dara]

In IPTV Stalker settings, try resetting to Default, with no MAC. If it doesn't work there, enter a valid MAC and try it again. It could be that Kodi isn't resolving the url also, make sure your other add-ons are up-to-date.

[contentryder]

Instead of NPFS, what is the URL remote path needed for Rocket setup?

[big dady]

Instead of NPFS, what is the URL remote path needed for Rocket setup?

1.iptvrocket.tv

[dopeysd619]

is this not working anymore? i did a fresh install on my system and set everything up again and now cant read the files on pvr simple client am i doing someting wrong or did it stop working in this way as of the 15th? thats when mine stopped working with pvr simple client

[rdb0118]

First, did you pay for a donation? Do you have the timeout in settings to 75 for the timeout? Also are you using pvr stalker or simple client?

[rdb0118]

Also, what version of Kodi did you install?

[dara]

c/p from neat-
http://iptvtalk.net/showthread.php?5783-IPTV-STALKER-ADDON-(-not-client)&p=46415&viewfull=1#post46415

It's accurate:




Need to start with live tv disabled.
Download stalker master zip file, or source it from a repository (you can search this one on google or this forum for locations to get the addon), either way, get stalker video addon installed.

Now there are two addons ONLY that need to be configured. IPTV stalker (video addon), and PVR IPTV simple client (PVR client).

The PVR IPTV Simple client has absolutely nothing to do with your rocket or MAC address and is already inKodi 15.0. It is a pointer to your local host port 8899 and portal 1 and it gets you your EPG from is.gd.

So the URL in there should be http://localhost:8899/channels.html?portal=1. Note, portal = 1, stalker provides a few to be defined, just configure portal 1, leave they others alone. The next item to configure in the PVR IPTV Simple Client is the EPG. URL is http://is.gd/NFPSE. Set your time shift and save it and close the window. That's it for that. Don't touch it again afterwards...just make sure it's enabled....lol

Now, configure your IPTV Stalker video addon. This one your gonna use either portal.iptvrocket.tv (if your using a rocket), or portal.iptvprivateserver.tv (if your using NFPS) as your URL....not the 11.version. Or the 1.version.......it's portal.

Add your specific MAC address... It must begin with 00:1A:79...then add three more pair from you machines actuall MAC address (00:1A:79:xx:xx:xx). This MAC address MUST match exactly what you added to your donation. Caps don't really matter, but do it anyway. ..... That's it for that.... Your done here too. Save it and close the window....make sure it's enabled.

Now, make sure they are both "Enabled"......
Lastly, go to the "Live TV" general settings and "enable" it. You should see downloading of the EPG in the top right and in the lower right you should see something like "IPTV PVR Client loaded 722 channels" notification. The TV category should appear.

If you don't..... Then try disabling and re-enabling live TV...or, closing and re opening Kodi.... And if needbe, dig into it by clicking video....video addons... IPTV Stalker....NFPS...entertainment and try a channel... If it works your good. Close Kodi again and reopen... It should load up.

Sometimes, it will hang while loading and the TV category will not appear. You'll see this if in the top right, loading EPG it's taking forever and not progressing and/or if you don't see a notification that the PVR client loaded channels in the lower right. If this happens, you'll have to force Kodi to close. Open it and race (before the EPG begins to load in the top right) to disable live tv through the general settings tab. Then reenable it and it should load.

Hope this helps a few folks get up and running and doesn't confuse anyone... I tried to put it straight and simple...

Don't mess with anything else until you get your rig working though. These two addons are they only setting that need to be altered from a fresh install to get your tv working.

[Hustler]

Guys,

I'm having issues with the EPG timing using NFPSF. The EPG guide seems to be 1 hour off. I've changed the Time Shift on IPTV Simple Client to -1 hours however that hasn't made any difference at all. Also tried changing to -2 hrs, +2 hrs, + 1hr etc along with clearing the cache but the timing still remains unchanged - i.e. changing it in the settings has no effect.

I have also tried the Daylight savings link (NFPSFD) but still the time remains exactly the same.

I'm not sure if the Time Shift setting in IPTV Simple Client is working and would appreciate it if anyone can tell me how I can shift the EPG time to -1 hour.

I live in the UK.

Thank you!

[dara]

The time shift should be +1. It could be that the data itself is off, but the grabber is coded to pull for UTC, so I don't think it's the grabber itself. Try clearing the cache at the TV settings page then the guide page as well.

[Hustler]

The time shift should be +1. It could be that the data itself is off, but the grabber is coded to pull for UTC, so I don't think it's the grabber itself. Try clearing the cache at the TV settings page then the guide page as well.

Thank you so much Dara, I set the time shift to +1 and it worked. I've tried +1 many times before but it has never worked. For some reason, with your magic blessing it's worked! Now I can finally see the correct EPG information shown instead of being an hour behind :) Thanks once again ;)

[dara]

Make sure your Settings level is at Advanced or Expert. On the TV-Settings page, go to Guide tab and clear data/cache there as well.

Kodi 14.2 clears data differently than Kodi 15.0

[Teachme]

When trying this out my channel numbers aren't. In the right order and my guide isn't loading. Any ideas

[Reda]

I have iptv66, is it the same settings for PVR client like : http://is.gd/NFPSE ..... or di I need to change anything ??

[mephasor]

the link you posted does work right now. Well it works, but many channels missing. They are working on it. But for now you can use the file from this thread (http://iptvtalk.net/showthread.php?6243-Kodi-NFPSE-xml).

[Stavman]

Hey all, I have the channels working with the logos but I get nothing in the guide. It's completely blank. I tired a few urls but nothing seems to work. Any help would be appreciated.!

[tvlarry]

Never had to do any of the issues in this post to get PVR Stalker to work, just add in your modified mac address, disable Ivue, back out of Kodi, reload and your done ! Nothing else to so

Remember to Disable Ivue, that will cause blank Guide data if Ivue is still enabled

if any channels are missing, make sure you have selected All Channels, and wait several min.

[Stavman]

I disabled ivue,(it was enabled) but it didnt change anything. I am using iptv stalker and pvr iptv simple client. I tried to setup stalker client but I always get "unable to load channels"

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.....

[Sleepy_Eyez]

All Channels loaded but I get no EPG.

PVR IPTV Simple Client 1.11.5
IPTV Stalker 9.0.19
Minix Neo X7 running KitKat4.4.2 CE

any help?

[dara]

All Channels loaded but I get no EPG.

PVR IPTV Simple Client 1.11.5
IPTV Stalker 9.0.19
Minix Neo X7 running KitKat4.4.2 CE


any help?

Which EPG source are you trying to use?

[kieron83]

Which EPG source are you trying to use?

Hi Dara,
I am having the same exact problem as above. All channels loaded but no epg.

Source: http://**********/NFPSF.xml

Please help!

Thanks

[dara]

Hi Dara,
I am having the same exact problem as above. All channels loaded but no epg.

Source: http://**********/NFPSF.xml

Please help!

Thanks

The EPG server might be down. Hopefully psycon will see that, as he's the only one who has that access.

[kieron83]

Thanks Dara!

Keep up the good work!

[anon2599]

Hello is this guide still relevant for the simple client?
Just... I use this with my donation mac and epg url of
http://**********/NFPSF.xml in the simple client configuration but have experienced some problems of late with EPG guide not populating fully.

I noticed that there are changes to the EPG system and wondering if this affects us peeps whom can only use PVR simple client.

Thank you for any help or enlightenment.

[dafatmack]

Wrong post sorry deleted

[dara]

Hello is this guide still relevant for the simple client?
Just... I use this with my donation mac and epg url of
http://**********/NFPSF.xml in the simple client configuration but have experienced some problems of late with EPG guide not populating fully.

I noticed that there are changes to the EPG system and wondering if this affects us peeps whom can only use PVR simple client.

Thank you for any help or enlightenment.

New links posted at **********. You need to use your donation number and Mac to use the guides. Look at the Clairvoyance thread in the EPG forum stickies for more info.

I highly suggest using the pvr.stalker vs. this method.

[anon2599]

I highly suggest using the pvr.stalker vs. this method.

My setup does not allow for the use of pvr stalker client at all.
I have tried using the url with donation & mac in the url but it is incompatible with simple client So it looks like we whom use the simple client are left in the dark .
Thank you for the clever person whom decided to make these changes for the majority but decided to show little compassion for us users of the simple client.

Is there an alternative I can use dara with the simple client?

[dara]

You could download the guide using a browser, then refer to it locally. It does work. Don't forget to set the EPG Time Shift correctly to GMT, currently -5 on EST, and -8 on PST.