The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is the TV guide that shows what's on each channel — essential for UK viewers following Premier League fixtures, BBC schedules, and catch-up TV. Here's how to fix it when it stops working.
Common EPG Problems
- ▸EPG shows 'No information' on all channels
- ▸EPG loads partially then stops
- ▸Wrong times — programme guide 1 hour off
- ▸EPG worked before but stopped after an update
- ▸Specific channels missing from the EPG
Fix 1: Force Refresh the EPG in TiviMate
- 1Open TiviMate and go to Settings (gear icon).
- 2Scroll down to EPG Settings.
- 3Tap Refresh EPG Now.
- 4Wait 3–5 minutes for the full EPG to reload.
- 5Navigate back to the TV Guide to check if it has populated.
💡 Set TiviMate to auto-refresh EPG daily at 6am in Settings → EPG Settings → Auto Update.
Fix 2: Force Refresh EPG in IPTV Smarters Pro
- 1Open IPTV Smarters Pro and go to your playlist settings.
- 2Tap Update Playlist / Refresh.
- 3Allow 2–3 minutes for the EPG data to download.
- 4Navigate to the Live TV section and check the EPG column.
Fix 3: Fix EPG Times Showing 1 Hour Wrong
- 1This is a timezone issue — your app is using UTC instead of UK time (GMT/BST).
- 2In TiviMate: Settings → EPG Settings → EPG Timeshift → set to +0 (winter) or +1 (summer/BST).
- 3In IPTV Smarters: Settings → Time Offset → adjust to match your local time.
- 4The EPG times should now match UK broadcast schedules.
💡 UK clocks change in March (BST, UTC+1) and October (GMT, UTC+0). Update your timeshift setting each time.
Fix 4: Clear EPG Cache
- 1In TiviMate: Settings → EPG Settings → Clear EPG Cache.
- 2Close and reopen TiviMate, then refresh EPG.
- 3This forces the app to download fresh EPG data from the server.
Fix 5: Check Your ApolloGroupTV EPG URL
- 1Some IPTV apps require the EPG URL to be entered separately.
- 2Contact ApolloGroupTV support on WhatsApp to confirm your EPG URL.
- 3In your IPTV app settings, find the EPG URL field and enter the URL provided.
- 4Save and refresh the EPG.
Fix 6: Reinstall the IPTV App
- 1Uninstall your IPTV app completely.
- 2Reinstall it fresh from the app store.
- 3Re-enter your ApolloGroupTV credentials.
- 4Allow 5–10 minutes for the EPG to fully populate after first login.
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