How to Merge Multiple EPG Sources for Maximum Accuracy

If you’re using multiple IPTV playlists in Tivimate, you may notice that some channels have missing or inaccurate program data. This is where merging multiple EPG (Electronic Program Guide) sources can help — giving you a more complete, reliable viewing schedule across all your channels.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to add, manage, and combine multiple EPG sources in Tivimate Premium.

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Why Merge EPG Sources?

  • Improve accuracy of TV show and movie listings
  • Fill in gaps where one EPG doesn’t provide data
  • Combine regional guides for international content

✅ Essential for IPTV setups with multiple providers or niche channels

Requirements

  • Tivimate Premium (free version only supports one playlist/EPG)
  • Two or more EPG source URLs provided by your IPTV service(s)
  • Optional: External tools like IPTVEditor or IPTVBoss (for advanced merging)

Step-by-Step: Add Multiple EPG Sources

  1. Open Tivimate and go to Settings > EPG
  2. Select EPG Sources > Add Source
  3. Enter your first EPG URL and name it (e.g., “Main EPG”)
  4. Repeat for the second or third EPG source

⚠️ Some providers offer compressed URLs (e.g., .gz or .xml) — make sure your device has enough memory to process them.

Assign EPG Sources to Playlists

After adding your EPG URLs:

  1. Go to Settings > Playlists
  2. Select a playlist and choose Set EPG Source
  3. Pick the most relevant EPG from your list

Repeat for each playlist. You can also assign multiple playlists to use the same EPG source if needed.

Advanced: Merge EPGs Using External Tools

For more granular control or merging EPG data into one feed:

  • Use IPTVEditor, IPTVBoss, or EPGEditor
  • Upload all your EPG URLs
  • Map and merge channel names manually
  • Export the final EPG URL and add it to Tivimate as a single source

This method is more complex but gives the cleanest results if you’re dealing with dozens of channels from various providers.

Troubleshooting

  • Some channels still show no data? Try switching EPG sources manually per playlist
  • Duplicate or incorrect listings? Rename and reorganize channels using Tivimate’s internal settings
  • EPG doesn’t load? Check the URL formatting, or use VLC as the user-agent in Tivimate

Final Thoughts

Merging multiple EPG sources gives you fuller, more accurate program data — especially useful if you’re juggling more than one IPTV provider or need specialized listings.

If you’re still struggling with gaps in your EPG, it might be time to try an IPTV provider that includes a fully integrated EPG. Get a free trial of UltimateFIRE — designed to work seamlessly with Tivimate Premium.