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= Introduction =
= Introduction =
The Live TV section of {{kodi}} provides the facility to view Terrestrial TV through {{kodi}}. This allows you to view your local TV stations as though you were using a standalone Television or a TIVO type device. You are able to view Freeview type program guides, Record programs through Timer Rules and watch the recorded programs all without ever leaving {{kodi}}.
The Live TV section of {{kodi}} provides the facility to view terrestrial TV through {{kodi}}. This allows you to view your local TV stations as though you were using a standalone Television or a TIVO type device. You are able to view '''Live TV''', Freeview type '''Program Guides''', '''Record''' programs through Timer Rules and '''watch''' the recorded programs all without ever leaving {{kodi}}.


<section begin="intro" />{{Kodi}} provides the ability to insert the Logo of your TV Stations which then becomes visible in the program guide, on-screen displays and all channel listings, making it easy to distinguish each channel.<section end="intro" />
<section begin="intro" />{{Kodi}} provides the ability to insert the Logo of your TV Stations which then becomes visible in the program guide, on-screen displays and all channel listings, making it easy to distinguish each channel.<section end="intro" />


The two following images show some of the uses of the TV Logo's.
The two following images show some of the uses of the TV Logos.


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The following are the two methods for sourcing and applying logo's in {{kodi}}.
The following are the two methods for sourcing and applying logos in {{kodi}}.






= TVLogo Add-on =
= Source Logos =
The easiest method of adding logo's to the Live TV section of {{kodi}} is by using the TVLogo Downloader add-on. <br />
Sourcing TV Station Logos is relatively simple. Some commonly used methods to source logos are:
:'''''See: [https://github.com/enen92/script.tvlogo.downloader/releases/tag/0.0.11beta script.tvlogo.downloader]'''''
 
This add-on is not currently in the official {{kodi}} repository. It must be downloaded from the above link and installed via zip file.
 
All logo's are downloaded from TheLogoDB, which is a scraper site for TV Station logos. <br />
:'''''See: [http://www.thelogodb.com/ TheLogoDB]'''''
 
If not all logo's are available using this method, you should consider contributing to the collection at TheLogoDB. Alternatively, use the Manual process to install the missing logo's.
 
 
 
= Manual Process =
The Manual Process of populating {{Kodi}} with logo's requires three steps:
#Source Logo's
#Save to local drive
#Load into {{kodi}}
 
 
 
== Source Logo's ==
Sourcing TV Station Logo's is relatively simple. Some commonly used methods to source logo's are:
*Google Image search
*Google Image search
*Download from the official site of the TV Station
*Download from the official site of the TV Station
*Download from [http://www.thelogodb.com/ TheLogoDB Website]
*Create your own logos
*Create your own logo's






== Saving Logo's ==
= Saving Logos =
Once you have sourced your logo's, they must be saved to your local hard drive. The images must conform to the image requirements detailed in the following two tables.
Once you have sourced your logos, save them to a dedicated channel icon folder that is accessible at all times by {{kodi}}. The images should conform to the image requirements detailed in the following two tables.


Note the following:
'''Note:''' The Aspect Ratios should be maintained as the image fields within skins are not adjustable. Using incorrect ratios may lead to stretching, squashing or cropping of your logos.
*The following two tables apply '''only''' to the logo's you have manually sourced and saved. It does not apply to logo's downloaded by the add-on in the previous section.
*The Aspect Ratios should be respected as the image fields within skins are not adjustable. Using incorrect ratios may lead to stretching, squashing or cropping of your logo's.




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<div style="{{linear-gradient|top|#d8ffe2, #76c6f5}}">
<div style="{{linear-gradient|top|#d8ffe2, #76c6f5}}">
'''''Naming and Saving conventions for your own manually sourced logo's:'''''
'''''Naming and Saving conventions for your own manually sourced logos:'''''
 
{|
|- valign="top"
| width=300px |'''''Channel Name'''''
| width=250px |'''''File Name'''''
| width=600px |'''''Save name & location example'''''
|- valign="top"
| width=300px |Exactly as displayed in the channel guide
| width=250px |TEN HD.png
| width=600px |A location that is accessible to Kodi
|}
</div>
 
 


Logo's can be saved in any location as {{kodi}} does not search or scrape logo's. The only requirement is that the logged-in User has read permission for the folder where the logo's are saved.
== Loading Logos- Auto ==
{{red|The following is based on NextPVR}}


Kodi can scan your nominated Channel Logo folder for logos. If the logo filenames correctly match the TV channel, Kodi will automatically apply the logo.


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:1. In the {{kodi}} settings menu, specify the channel icon folder in {{Highlight|[[Settings/Live_TV/Channels#Folder_with_channel_icons|Settings ▶ PVR &amp; Live TV ▶ Channels]]|bordered=yes}}
:2. Then run the ''Scan for missing icons'' setting
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:Artwork-TVLogo03.jpg|Filenames must match the channel names
File:Settings-PVR-Channels-01.jpg|Set the ''Folder with channel icons''<br>Run ''Scan for missing icons''
</gallery>






== Loading Logo's ==
== Loading Logos- Manual ==
{{red|The following is based on NextPVR}}
{{red|The following is based on NextPVR}}


From within {{kodi}} it is possible to manually add or remove logos by following these directions:
If the automatic scan did not apply all logos, from within {{kodi}} it is possible to manually add or remove logos by following these directions:


<gallery widths=400px heights=225px>
<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:Artwork-TVLogo09.jpg|Image 1- Set the Logo folder
File:Artwork-TVLogo10.jpg|Image 1- Enable "Show Icons" option
File:Artwork-TVLogo10.jpg|Image 2- Enable "Show Icons" option
File:Settings-PVR-Channels-01.jpg|Image 2- Set the Logo folder
</gallery>
</gallery>


:1. In the [[Settings/TV/Menu_OSD#Icons|PVR Settings menu]] set the folder which contains the logo's as shown in image 1
:1. From the Sideblade menu in the PVR Homescreen, ensure ''Show Icons'' is enabled (image 1)
:2. Back to the PVR Homescreen, pull out the Sideblade menu and ensure "Show Icons" is enabled (image 2)
:2. In the {{kodi}} settings menu, specify the channel icon folder in {{Highlight|[[Settings/Live_TV/Channels#Folder_with_channel_icons|Settings ▶ PVR &amp;Live TV ▶ Channels]]|bordered=yes}} as shown in image 2
:3. Still in the Settings page shown above, select '''[[Settings/Live_TV/Channel_manager|Channel manager]]'''






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<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:Artwork-TVLogo03.jpg|Image 3- Highlight channel to be modified
File:Settings-PVR-ChannelManager-01.jpg|Image 3- Select '''Channel icon'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo04.jpg|Image 4- Call up the Context menu and select '''Manage'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo07.jpg|Image 4- Select '''Browse'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo05.jpg|Image 5- Select '''Channel manager'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo08.jpg|Image 5- Select '''Channel icons'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


:3. From the TV Channel listing, highlight the channel that will have the logo set (image 3)
:4. From the '''Channel manager''' page, scroll to the desired channel. Once the channel is highlighted, move to the right column and select '''Channel icon:''' (image 3)
:4. Call up the Context Menu and select '''Manage''' (image 4)
:5. From the '''Browse for icon''' page, select '''Browse''' or other appropriate option (image 4)
:5. From the Manage Context menu, select '''Channel manager''' (image 5)
:6. From the '''Browse for icon''' page, select channel icons folder which is the folder set in the Settings page in image 2 above (image 5)
:7. Select the appropriate icon and press '''OK'''


If loading multiple logos, repeat from Step 6. '''Remeber to save the changes by pressing ''Apply changes now'' then ''OK'' to exit the page.




<gallery widths=400px heights=225px>
File:Artwork-TVLogo06.jpg|Image 6- Select '''Channel icon'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo07.jpg|Image 7- Select '''Browse'''
File:Artwork-TVLogo08.jpg|Image 8- Select '''Channel icons'''
</gallery>


:6. From the '''Channel manager''' page, scroll to the desired channel. Once the channel is highlighted, move to the right column and select '''Channel icon:''' (image 6)
== TVheadend ==
:7. From the '''Browse for icon''' page, select '''Browse''' or other appropriate option (image 7)
If you are using TVHeadend as your TV server, then it is possible to add logos using it's web admin interface.
:8. From the '''Browse for icon''' page, select '''Channel icons''' which is the folder you set in the Settings page in image 1 above (image 8)
:9. Select the appropriate logo and press '''OK'''
You will need to host the logos somewhere on an internal web server or external.  


If loading multiple logos, repeat from Step 3.
Then you can add the logos in the "User Icon" field manager (TVHeadend web page >> Configuration >> Channel / EPG):


<gallery mode="packed" widths="500px" heights="283px">
File:TVHeadend_logo.png
</gallery>




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Introduction

The Live TV section of Kodi provides the facility to view terrestrial TV through Kodi. This allows you to view your local TV stations as though you were using a standalone Television or a TIVO type device. You are able to view Live TV, Freeview type Program Guides, Record programs through Timer Rules and watch the recorded programs all without ever leaving Kodi.

Kodi provides the ability to insert the Logo of your TV Stations which then becomes visible in the program guide, on-screen displays and all channel listings, making it easy to distinguish each channel.

The two following images show some of the uses of the TV Logos.

  • Artwork-TVLogo01.jpg
  • Artwork-TVLogo02.jpg


The following are the two methods for sourcing and applying logos in Kodi.


Source Logos

Sourcing TV Station Logos is relatively simple. Some commonly used methods to source logos are:

  • Google Image search
  • Download from the official site of the TV Station
  • Create your own logos


Saving Logos

Once you have sourced your logos, save them to a dedicated channel icon folder that is accessible at all times by Kodi. The images should conform to the image requirements detailed in the following two tables.

Note: The Aspect Ratios should be maintained as the image fields within skins are not adjustable. Using incorrect ratios may lead to stretching, squashing or cropping of your logos.


Required file properties:
Note: The resolution may be increased but ensure the aspect ratio is maintained

File Type Aspect Ratio Resolution- recommended
*.png 1.78:1 800x450
or
*.png 1:1 450x450


Naming and Saving conventions for your own manually sourced logos:

Channel Name File Name Save name & location example
Exactly as displayed in the channel guide TEN HD.png A location that is accessible to Kodi


Loading Logos- Auto

The following is based on NextPVR

Kodi can scan your nominated Channel Logo folder for logos. If the logo filenames correctly match the TV channel, Kodi will automatically apply the logo.

1. In the Kodi settings menu, specify the channel icon folder in Settings ▶ PVR & Live TV ▶ Channels
2. Then run the Scan for missing icons setting
  • Filenames must match the channel names

    Filenames must match the channel names

  • Set the Folder with channel icons Run Scan for missing icons

    Set the Folder with channel icons
    Run Scan for missing icons


Loading Logos- Manual

The following is based on NextPVR

If the automatic scan did not apply all logos, from within Kodi it is possible to manually add or remove logos by following these directions:

  • Image 1- Enable "Show Icons" option

    Image 1- Enable "Show Icons" option

  • Image 2- Set the Logo folder

    Image 2- Set the Logo folder

1. From the Sideblade menu in the PVR Homescreen, ensure Show Icons is enabled (image 1)
2. In the Kodi settings menu, specify the channel icon folder in Settings ▶ PVR &Live TV ▶ Channels as shown in image 2
3. Still in the Settings page shown above, select Channel manager


  • Image 3- Select Channel icon

    Image 3- Select Channel icon

  • Image 4- Select Browse

    Image 4- Select Browse

  • Image 5- Select Channel icons

    Image 5- Select Channel icons

4. From the Channel manager page, scroll to the desired channel. Once the channel is highlighted, move to the right column and select Channel icon: (image 3)
5. From the Browse for icon page, select Browse or other appropriate option (image 4)
6. From the Browse for icon page, select channel icons folder which is the folder set in the Settings page in image 2 above (image 5)
7. Select the appropriate icon and press OK

If loading multiple logos, repeat from Step 6. Remeber to save the changes by pressing Apply changes now then OK to exit the page.


TVheadend

If you are using TVHeadend as your TV server, then it is possible to add logos using it's web admin interface.

You will need to host the logos somewhere on an internal web server or external.

Then you can add the logos in the "User Icon" field manager (TVHeadend web page >> Configuration >> Channel / EPG):

  • TVHeadend logo.png


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