Best Kodi PVR Backend for IPTV?

[coolrico]

Hi Guys,

I really love Kodi as a media center, always have and always will, i use it for all of my local media and would really like to use it for my Live TV but this aspect of Kodi was really lacking when i last looked to get it set up (around 18 months ago), Is there a decent PVR client now for Kodi? I've tried IPTV simple client but not really a fan as it loads the vod sections as channels...

I've also tested the stalker client which was a bit better but was just live TV.

Is there one that will load the live TV into LIVE TV the Movies into Movies Library and TV Series into TV Series Library?

I'm currently working on a python script to do this but if there is already an addon written then i would prefer to use that as i am in no way a programmer.

Any help appreciated

 

[Carljames]

I'd like to know this also

 

[coolrico]

I really want to get back into Kodi for all my media and if there is now a decent solution for IPTV then i'm willing to spend the time tweaking with the Kodi setup and Skins etc to get it to exactly how i want it but i'm reluctant to spend the time if i have to use other software for the IPTV and then i may as well just use Plex or Emby for my local media :/

It's a shame to see Kodi getting left behind when it is so powerful in other aspects!

 

[urgodfather]

The majority of kodi devs have walked away from it. Too much attention because of YouTube click bait junkies.

As far as to answer your question, I've tested them all. They all work well for the most part, but each has it't pitfalls. If you have a question about any in particular, then ask.

 

[coolrico]

@urgodfather Cheers for the reply.

The only ones i know of are the ones i've mentioned, i have tried the xtream addon but i'm looking for an "All in one" addon that will put the live tv into kodi's PVR and then treat the VOD content like local media as in add it to the kodi media libraries along with my actual local content rather than having to go into another addon.

The idea would be a seamless integration with Kodi as though it was local content.. the only way i've thought of to acheive this is to create STRM files from the vod content and place in a folder monitored by Kodi.

Can you advise on any other addons i could try?

 

[urgodfather]

This is a good approach on how to do it. There is a 3rd party addon that can do this but there are some issues. 1) it is coded to a group of other providers. 2) it does not support series. 3) it does not support radio. 4) strm format is not supported by anything else. 5) it does not support multiple playlists.

You would be better off running a docker to split, combine, shape, and parse your playlists first. Then use the prepped playlists to suit your needs. You could also use a little python magic with kodi, but i would not search for any "addon" to just do it for you.

Kodi is a very powerful frontend media center software. It is a shame to see where it came from, to where it has gone, and where it is now. I am talking about many aspects,.

 

[coolrico]

@urgodfather Cheers for the info, that has at least pointed me in the right direction to start doing some research, i have started to write something in python that grabs the listings and creates the STRM files but my coding skills are near none existant so it wont be a "clean" script.

I hadn't thought of the docker approach... this could be an interesting way to do it!

Completely agree i've always had a love for Kodi and have been using it for 10+ years i was gutted to see it being preloaded on boxes causing it to be thought of as this illegal pirating platform which couldnt be further away from where it started and what it stands for...

 

[flippy]

Have you tested TVHeadend for KODI? Workes pretty good for what u want i think

 

[urgodfather]

They all work ok. Just small things that differ on each.

 

[Sunman22]

I use playlist loader for iptv and kodilive.eu is good also u could try these hope they help

 

[Dougalbug34]

I use playlist loader for iptv and kodilive.eu is good also u could try these hope they help

I have 1ptv add-on with TV,movies and series I will dig out when I get time

 

[TheMandalorian]

The best addon for kodi that was 3rd party was gears. Secoundly was Vader’s, after both fell it’s not really a surprise that others don’t really want to get or be in the game anymore.