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OTT Navigator: configure playlist, EPG and catch-up
OTT Navigator setup: add an Xtream Codes or M3U playlist, reload the EPG, and use catch-up (flussonic, shift, archive, xc) on Android, step by step.
OTT Navigator is an IPTV player for Android, known for its detailed EPG settings and support for multiple catch-up formats. Its official FAQ documents precisely these settings; this guide covers the essential points for a first configuration.
What you need
- OTT Navigator installed, available in particular on Google Play. The OTT Navigator app page lists the official links.
- An M3U URL or Xtream Codes identifiers provided by your IPTV access.
How do you add your playlist in OTT Navigator?
Add a playlist in OTT Navigator by opening its add-playlist menu and pasting your M3U or Xtream Codes URL; the app recognises an Xtream Codes address from its get.php pattern and loads the channel list. Step by step:
- Open OTT Navigator and go to the add playlist menu.
- Paste your playlist URL. According to the Official FAQ, an address containing a pattern close to
get.php?username=...&password=...&type=m3u_plus&output=...corresponds to an Xtream Codes configuration, which OTT Navigator generally recognizes from this URL. - Validate: the application loads the list of channels.
The documentation recommends using a remote link rather than a local file when possible, because a link updates automatically if the provider changes the playlist, unlike a static file.
How do you configure the EPG in OTT Navigator?
Configure the EPG from Settings > EPG, then run a Reload to pull the guide data your access provides. If some channels show wrong times, apply a per-channel time shift. Step by step:
- Open Settings > EPG.
- Run a Reload to check if your access provides EPG data associated with the playlist.
- If the EPG remains incomplete on certain channels, the official FAQ indicates that a time shift can be applied channel by channel, from the properties of the channel concerned (channel properties > EPG > time shift).
An electronic program guide displays times and titles of upcoming shows; its proper functioning depends entirely on the EPG data provided by the access, as detailed more generally in our EPG guide.
What is catch-up in OTT Navigator, and how does it work?
Catch-up lets you rewatch programmes already broadcast live, and OTT Navigator supports it only when the IPTV access includes it in the playlist. OTT Navigator recognizes several types of catch-up depending on what the IPTV access provides in its playlist: flussonic, shift, archive, or xc (format specific to Xtream Codes). The available duration can be defined by attributes like catchup-days (number of days) or catchup-time (duration in seconds) directly in the playlist. The actual availability of catch-up therefore depends on the IPTV access used, not just the application.
How does OTT Navigator compare to other players?
OTT Navigator offers deeper EPG and catch-up settings than most players, which is its main strength and also means a bit more setup than a simpler app. For a player designed specifically for remote control on Android TV, our TiviMate guide details an alternative with an interface closer to a classic TV guide.
Troubleshooting
- The playlist does not load: check that the URL has been copied in full, without spaces added.
- The EPG remains empty after a Reload: IPTV access may not provide EPG data associated with this playlist; check with your provider.
- EPG times seem off: apply a time shift from the relevant channel's properties, as documented by the official FAQ.
- Catch-up does not appear on a channel: this function depends on IPTV access; not all channels necessarily offer it.
In summary
OTT Navigator is configured with an Xtream Codes or M3U playlist, an EPG loaded from its dedicated settings, and support for several catch-up formats depending on what the access provides. For a valid connection method on any application, our IPTV installation guide details the three universal approaches.
Frequently asked questions
Does OTT Navigator accept Xtream Codes credentials?
Yes. The official FAQ explains that a playlist URL containing a format close to "get.php?username=...&password=...&type=m3u_plus" generally corresponds to an Xtream Codes configuration, which OTT Navigator can automatically recognize.
How to check that EPG is working in OTT Navigator?
From the settings, open EPG then launch a reload (“Reload”) to check if your access is providing EPG data at this step.
Does OTT Navigator support catch-up?
Yes, in several formats depending on what the IPTV access offers: flussonic, shift, archive or xc (Xtream Codes format), with durations defined by attributes like catchup-days or catchup-time in the playlist.
Why prefer a playlist link rather than a local file in OTT Navigator?
The official documentation recommends using a link rather than a local file when possible, because a remote link updates automatically, unlike a static file that must be re-imported manually.
Does OTT Navigator provide the channels itself?
No. OTT Navigator is an IPTV player for Android; the channels and catalog come entirely from the user's subscribed access, added via an Xtream Codes or M3U playlist.
