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== Getting started ==
<section begin="intro" />Details the steps for installing the {{kodi}} add-on, adjusting settings and navigating.<section end="intro" />
If you have successfully completed the following:
* Install and configure a TV backend. see - [[PVR recording software|PVR recording software]]
* Install (only for Ubuntu users), configure & enable the related TV add on. see - [[Configuring live TV settings|Configuring live TV settings in XBMC]]
* Enable and configure TV settings (Settings -> Live TV ->) see - [[Configuring live TV settings|Configuring live TV settings in XBMC]]




The TV & Radio menus option should now be available in the home menu (For some Skins the menu option may need to be configured separately). Clicking on “TV” should bring up a list of TV/Radio Channels, selecting the channel should start up the channel stream.
= Install the Add-on =
Before installing the add-on:
* If you installed an internal tuner card or the USB TV tuner dongle and the backend software, ensure these are working correctly and you are able to watch Live TV through the backend software.
* If you installed a network tuner device, ensure you can view Live TV through the apps provided by the device manufacturer.
* If you are using one of the IPTV services, ensure you have your login credentials.


=== Keymaps ===
The {{kodi}} PVR add-ons are located in the official {{kodi}} repository. Locate them in {{highlight|Settings > Add-ons > Install from repository > PVR clients}} and select the correct add-on to install.
By default, Kodi does not have all keys mapped for PVR functions. You will have to edit your keymap to enable control from your control device. Most importantly is the record function. This function can be activated from the OSD but for ease of use, mapping a key is the preferred method.


If you are using a standard WMC remote on Windows, you can easily configure what is needed using this tool: http://xbmccustomregis.sourceforge.net/remote_manu.html


=See also=
 
* [[PVR|PVR - Introduction to PVR in Kodi]]
= Add-on Settings =
* [[PVR recording software|PVR backends - Setting up the recording software]]
After the add-on installs, select '''Configure''' from the add-on's Information page and adjust the settings as required. The wiki add-on page may have details on settings and the links to these pages can be found in the ''Links'' column in '''[[PVR/Backends|Backends]]'''.
* [[Configuring live TV settings|PVR client addons - Configuring live TV settings in Kodi]]
 
* [[PVR FAQ|PVR FAQ]]
Once you have adjusted your settings, '''restart {{kodi}}''' for the settings to take effect.
 
When {{kodi}} restarts the '''TV''' section of {{kodi}} will populate with channel, recording and other details as shown in the images.
 
Depending on the service you have selected, you may need to add your own channel logos. See '''[[Live TV Artwork]]''' for details.
 
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= {{Kodi}} Settings =
Further adjustment of how Live TV behaves can be made in the {{kodi}} settings pages in {{highlight| [[Settings/Live_TV|Settings > Live TV]] }}
 
 
 
= Controlling Live TV =
Like all other sections of {{kodi}}, Live TV can be controlled by using a remote control or a keyboard.
 
: See '''[[Keyboard controls]]'''
 
 
 
= Additional Help =
If you have any further questions, please feel free to seek assistance in the PVR section of the {{kodi}} forum here... '''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=167 Kodi PVR Forum]'''
 
 
 
 
 
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Revision as of 22:36, 23 November 2020

Live TV, PVR & Radio Contents

PVR main page

1. Tuner Cards
2. Backends
3. Setup
4. Live TV Artwork
Related Pages:

All PVR Pages
All PVR Add-on Pages

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Basics

Details the steps for installing the Kodi add-on, adjusting settings and navigating.


Install the Add-on

Before installing the add-on:

  • If you installed an internal tuner card or the USB TV tuner dongle and the backend software, ensure these are working correctly and you are able to watch Live TV through the backend software.
  • If you installed a network tuner device, ensure you can view Live TV through the apps provided by the device manufacturer.
  • If you are using one of the IPTV services, ensure you have your login credentials.

The Kodi PVR add-ons are located in the official Kodi repository. Locate them in Settings > Add-ons > Install from repository > PVR clients and select the correct add-on to install.


Add-on Settings

After the add-on installs, select Configure from the add-on's Information page and adjust the settings as required. The wiki add-on page may have details on settings and the links to these pages can be found in the Links column in Backends.

Once you have adjusted your settings, restart Kodi for the settings to take effect.

When Kodi restarts the TV section of Kodi will populate with channel, recording and other details as shown in the images.

Depending on the service you have selected, you may need to add your own channel logos. See Live TV Artwork for details.

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


Kodi Settings

Further adjustment of how Live TV behaves can be made in the Kodi settings pages in Settings > Live TV


Controlling Live TV

Like all other sections of Kodi, Live TV can be controlled by using a remote control or a keyboard.

See Keyboard controls


Additional Help

If you have any further questions, please feel free to seek assistance in the PVR section of the Kodi forum here... Kodi PVR Forum



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