How to Schedule Recordings with Kodi Guide

Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting 🛠️

Before we start, let’s make sure you have everything. You need:

• A device running Kodi (like a PC, Android TV box, or Amazon Fire Stick).
• A working IPTV service or TV tuner add-on already set up in Kodi.
• A storage location with enough free space (external drive or network folder is best).
• The “PVR IPTV Simple Client” add-on installed and configured. This is key! ✅

Got it all? Perfect! Now you’re ready to become a recording pro.

Fast-Track Overview ⚡

Here’s the quick game plan. We will:

1. Enable the PVR (Personal Video Recorder) features in Kodi.
2. Find the show you want to record in the TV guide.
3. Set up a single recording or a series recording.
4. Manage your recordings library.

It’s simpler than it sounds. Follow the steps below!

Step 1: Preparing Your Device for Installation 🔧

First, we need to make sure Kodi can record. Open Kodi and go to the main menu.

1. Click the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
2. Go to PVR & Live TV.
3. Make sure “Enabled” is turned ON. This activates the TV and recording features.
4. While here, click “General” and set your preferred recording folder. Choose a place with lots of space!

💡 Tip: If you use an external hard drive, format it to a compatible file system like NTFS or exFAT.

Step 2: Downloading the Application 📥

Good news! The main “application” for recording is already part of Kodi. It’s the PVR system. But you need the right add-on to connect your TV source.

1. From the Kodi home screen, go to Add-ons.
2. Click the package icon to open the add-on browser.
3. Find and install “PVR IPTV Simple Client”. This is the most common add-on for IPTV streams.

Once installed, you need to configure it with your playlist. That’s our next step! ➡️

Step 3: Configuring Server Settings ⚙️

Now, let’s set up the PVR add-on to talk to your TV service.

1. Go back to Settings > PVR & Live TV > General.
2. Click on “PVR IPTV Simple Client” and select “Configure”.
3. In the configuration window, go to the “General” tab.
4. Here, you will set the location of your playlist (M3U URL or local file). You’ll do this in the next step.
5. Also, set “EPG Source” to match your electronic program guide source. This is what populates the TV guide.

Take your time here. Correct settings mean a working TV guide, which is essential for scheduling.

Step 4: Loading Your Playlist & Scheduling! 🗓️

This is the fun part! First, load your channels.

1. In the PVR IPTV Simple Client config, under “General”, paste your M3U URL into the “Location” field, or browse to your local M3U file.
2. Click “OK” and go back to the Kodi home screen.
3. Now, go to “TV” in the main menu. You should see your live channels and a guide!

How to Schedule a Recording:

1. Navigate the TV guide to find the show you want.
2. Select the program. A menu will pop up.
3. Choose “Record” for a one-time recording.
4. Or, choose “Series recording” to catch every episode automatically! 🎉

You can view and manage all your scheduled and completed recordings in the “Recordings” section.

Troubleshooting Common Setup Errors 🚨

Ran into a problem? Don’t worry. Here are quick fixes:

• No TV Guide? Check your EPG source URL in the PVR add-on settings. It must be correct and active.
• Recording Failed? Check your storage folder permissions and free space. Kodi needs write access.
• Channels Not Loading? Verify your M3U playlist URL is correct and your subscription is active.
• Kodi Crashes? Make sure you’re using a stable version of Kodi and the PVR add-on.

Often, a simple restart of Kodi after changing settings solves many issues.

Optimizing for Best Performance 🏎️

Make your recording experience smooth and reliable.

• Use Wired Ethernet: For recording, a stable wired internet connection is better than Wi-Fi.
• Schedule Wisely: Don’t schedule too many recordings at once if your internet is slow.
• Regular Maintenance: Delete old recordings you don’t need to free up space.
• Keep Kodi Updated: New versions often fix bugs and improve PVR features.

Conclusion & Next Steps: Your TV, Your Rules! 🎬

Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked the power to never miss a show again. With Kodi’s recording features, you control your TV time. Explore the guide, set up series recordings for your favorite categories, and enjoy your personal TV library.

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