Channel identification guide
Sony Max in India · channel ID and TV guide
Sony Max in India uses the catalogue ID SonyMax.in. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for SonyMax.in when you match Sony Max in India. The directory lists Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- SonyMax.in
- Source geography
- India · IN
- Programme categories
- movies
- Site listed in the snapshot
- sonymax.tv
- Alternative labels
- SET Max
- Owner field
- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) · Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Sony Max 1 under SonyMax1.in. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Max 1 | India | SonyMax1.in | Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) |
Match the TV guide
Verify the film year and local air time before deciding that the guide matched.
<channel id="SonyMax.in">…</channel>
<programme channel="SonyMax.in" start="20250715200000 +0530">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kolkata | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0530 | 15 Jul 14:30 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.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “Sony Max | guide alignment test” against SonyMax.in in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with SonyMax.in exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “SET Max”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue
