In previous posts called "(IP)TV in OSMC" a simple solution for watching free IPTV channels in OSMC was introduced. Now you can watch TV - but how do you know what's on, and when it's on?
Enter EPG - the Electronic Program Guide you might be familiar with from different devices or even in print. And while it's not necessary to be able to watch TV, it makes selecting a channel so much more convenient.
Watching TV in your media center can't even be called state of the art anymore, it's a must have. For watching Free TV, it's not even necessary to buy any DVB sticks or place your media center close to your SAT wall outlet. The only thing necessary is a stable and decent Internet connection.
First of all, I'd like to mention that this post is mainly focusing on TV stations in Germany, so I can't speak for any other regions of the world. I will strictly speak about what worked for me. Secondly, I know that there are many tutorials out there. Any search engine will give you a multitude of (video) tutorials on how to enable IPTV in kodi/XBMC/OSMC. I will focus exclusively on OSMC, but I assume for the other derivates it's a similar process.
Switching on and off a Raspberry Pi can be a pain in the ass quite discomforting, with all the shutdown, waiting and pulling the power cord either directly from the Pi or the wall outlet, given you even have access.
A small expansion board can make your life a lot more comfortable.