XMLTV URL grabber

Slim kheli

Hi,

* I running Tvheadend with Openmediavault, Docker
* HTS HTS Tvheadend 4.3-2069~gc9a156a25

They added a new EPG grabber "XMLTV: XMLTV URL grabber", but i don't now how can use it.

Somebody can help me !?

Saen Acro

This is a part ofxmltv package, documentation provided by them.

Slim kheli

Hi saen acro,

You mean, Docker-tvheadend Team !?

Saen Acro

No I mean xmltv package team

Slim kheli

Ok !

Thanks

Ju Lien

Simple as that !

Slim kheli

Hi,
When I want to add a new section for example: "XMLTV: XMLTV URL grabber2" for a second link how to do it ?

Ju Lien

It seems you can copy the tv_grab_url file, with exact same owner+group and that does the trick.

On my Synology NAS hosting TVHE :
cd /volume1/@appstore/tvheadend/bin
sudo cp tv_grab_url tv_grab_url2
chown sc-tvheadend:synocommunity tv_grab_url2
vi tv_grab_url2 (this is to change its name to "XMLTV: XMLTV URL grabber2")
Restart TVHE and it's there - see screenshot.

EPGTechTalk

The new "XMLTV: XMLTV URL grabber" in Tvheadend (HTS Tvheadend 4.3-2069_gc9a156a25) lets you get TV schedule data directly from an internet address. If you are running Tvheadend with Openmediavault and Docker, setting this up is straightforward.

First, you need an XMLTV file URL. This is a web address that points to an XML file containing the TV program guide. You can find these URLs from various EPG (Electronic Program Guide) providers online.

Once you have your XMLTV URL, go into your Tvheadend interface. Navigate to the "Configuration" section, then "Channel / EPG," and finally "EPG Grabbers." You should see a list of available grabbers.

Find and enable the "XMLTV: XMLTV URL grabber." After enabling it, you will likely see a settings option for it. In these settings, you should find a field where you can paste the XMLTV URL you found earlier.

Save your changes. Tvheadend will then use this URL to download the EPG data at regular intervals. Your TV schedule should populate in Tvheadend, providing program information for your channels.

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