Channel identification guide

Nova in Serbia · channel ID and TV guide

Nova in Serbia uses the catalogue ID Nova.rs. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for Nova.rs when you match Nova in Serbia. The directory lists Nova S d.o.o. in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
Nova.rs
Source geography
Serbia · RS
Programme categories
general
Site listed in the snapshot
nova.rs
Alternative labels
Nova S · Top
Owner field
Nova S d.o.o.
Launch field
2017-12-15

Similar channel names

Nova in Bulgaria can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (Nova.bg) with Nova.rs before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
NovaBulgariaNova.bgUnited Group
NovaSpainNova.esAtresmedia

Match the TV guide

Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.

<channel id="Nova.rs">…</channel>
<programme channel="Nova.rs" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Europe/Belgrade15 Jan 2025 20:00 +010015 Jan 19:00 UTC
Europe/Belgrade15 Jul 2025 20:00 +020015 Jul 18:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for Nova before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Nova | guide alignment test” against Nova.rs in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with Nova.rs exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “Nova S”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading