IPTV Not Showing TV Guide: 3 Ways to Quickly Fix it

A common issue with IPTV is it’s not showing TV guides.

It could be due to network congestion, server issues, expired subscriptions, app incompatibility, or ISP restrictions like blocks from Sky or Orange. Region restrictions and outdated EPG data may also cause issues. See our guide on what to do if the ISP is blocking IPTV.

How can I fix the IPTV not showing the TV guide issue?

1. Clear IPTV cache data

1. Open the dashboard and click the Gear icon to enter settings.
2. In the new window, select general settings.
3. Check the box for the Auto Clear Cache and click on Clear Now.
4. Confirm the process and click Yes.

Deleting the cache will resolve any interference causing the issue due to corrupt files. In addition, it will remove all video addons that may impact performance. Further, you can also clear the cache data on your mobile device.

2. Update your IPTV software

1. Launch the IPTV app on your computer.
2. Check for the Check Update option within the app’s menu or settings. Some IPTV apps may have an automatic update feature or a manual update option.
3. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest version of the app. Note that the steps may vary on various versions of your IPTV app.
4. After the update is complete, run the updated version of the IPTV app on your computer.

The above steps will resolve compatibility and outdated software issues causing the TV guide not to show on IPTV.

3. Uninstall and reinstall the app

1. Left-click the Start menu, type the control panel and launch.
2. Select Uninstall a program under Programs.
3. Then, locate the IPTV app, click on it, and select Uninstall.
4. After the uninstallation, go to the manufacturer’s website, download and reinstall the app.

Uninstalling and reinstalling the application has proven to be helpful for some users. Hence, you should try it out also.

How to clear the cache on my IPTV device?

This depends on the app you’re using, but the general instructions are the following:

1. Open the app and navigate to Settings.
2. Next, locate the cache settings and select the option to clear it.
3. Confirm that you want to clear it.

Remember that these are just general guidelines, and the actual steps might differ depending on the app you use.

Occasionally, IPTV guide data can take some time, especially if there are many channels or during EPG data updates. Give it a few minutes to see if the guide populates.

Conclusively, you can check our detailed article about the best IPTV software for Windows PCs.

If you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.