Why is my TiviMate EPG not loading on a BT broadband connection?

TiviMate EPG loading failures on BT broadband are usually caused by BT Web Protect blocking the EPG data URL (typically an XMLTV endpoint). Disable BT Web Protect at bthomehub.info > Advanced Settings > Home Network > Content Filtering. Alternatively, manually set your DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google) in your Firestick Wi-Fi settings to bypass BT's filtering layer.

Does Sky Broadband block EPG data loading in TiviMate?

Sky Broadband Shield (enabled by default) can block XMLTV EPG endpoints used by TiviMate if it classifies the URL as an unverified service. Sky FTTP customers may experience intermittent EPG failures during Shield updates. Disabling Broadband Shield via My Sky > Account > Sky Broadband Shield > Turn off, or setting DNS to 8.8.8.8 in your router settings, resolves EPG loading issues in nearly all reported cases.

TiviMate EPG Not Loading? Here is the 2026 Fix

Where Did the Channels Go?

A great IPTV experience relies on a great EPG (Electronic Program Guide). Without it, you're just clicking random channel names. If your TiviMate guide is saying "No Information," here is how to fix it.

The Common Clog

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Apps like TiviMate save the guide data to your device's memory. Over time, this file can get corrupted or too large, causing the app to just stop loading it.

The Solution

Clear App Cache: Go to your Firestick Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > TiviMate > Clear Cache. (Do NOT click Clear Data or you'll lose your login!).

Update EPG Sources: In TiviMate, go to Settings > EPG > EPG Sources. Click on the IPTV UK Elite source and select "Update EPG".

Check Your Clock: This sounds ridiculous, but if your Firestick time is wrong, the EPG won't display because the "times" don't match. Set it to automatic!

Why Quality Matters

Some cheap providers only update their EPG once a week. At IPTV UK Elite, we update every few hours to ensure Boxing PPVs and F1 races show up correctly in your guide.

Switch to a provider that values your time.

TiviMate EPG Not Loading? Here is the 2026 Fix

Where Did the Channels Go?

The Common Clog

The Solution

Why Quality Matters

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