XMLTV troubleshooting
The XMLTV display name matches but the guide is empty
A label in the programme's channel field cannot join to a different ID.
A label in the programme's channel field cannot join to a different ID.
Reproduce the condition
The XMLTV sample below is a small synthetic file. It carries no active media source or account data.
<tv>
<channel id="news.example"><display-name>Example News</display-name></channel>
<programme start="20250715180000 +0000" stop="20250715190000 +0000" channel="Example News"><title>Evening test</title></programme>
</tv>What the local check found
| Expected signal | Observed signal |
|---|---|
| Programme channel does not match an ID | Programme channel does not match an ID |
What to do next
Compare the programme channel attribute with the channel element's id. Rename the display label only if the interface needs a different name.
What to share if the problem continues
- The exact parser result and version of the importer or player.
- A minimal redacted sample with dates, IDs or segment names retained as needed.
- The output after checking the source export separately from the viewer app.