Viewer sees which episode — and makes a decision
Series episodes, show releases, news reruns — all marked. Even if broadcaster didn't specify.
Service scope and specifications
- Name
- Episode ID
- Purpose
- Identification of episodes and installments in EPG for correct catch-up and navigation.
- Scope
- Filling in episode identifiers; linking episodes; catch-up deduplication.
- Target audience
- Pay TV, IPTV and OTT operators.
- Technical specs
- REST API, JSON; integration with Content IDs.
- Pricing
- Coming soon.
- Delivery
- SaaS / API access under a services agreement.
The Problem
EPG says "Series" — but which episode? Viewer can't decide and switches channel. News 5 times a day — duplicates in catch-up. Discovery breaks.
How it works
Season and episode number — even if broadcaster didn't specify
Rerun = same ID, no duplicates in catch-up
Viewer sees "Episode 5 of 12" and decides
News and show episodes identified
Benefits
Discovery
Viewer knows which episode — stays on channel
No duplicates
Reruns don't multiply in catch-up
Navigation
All series episodes in one place
Automatic
Works without broadcaster data
Data Structure
Metadata for individual episode or part
Core Fields
Descriptions
More for operators
Schedules for 4K channels. Completeness, accuracy, real-time updates.
Genres, cast, studios, ratings, posters, stills.
All platforms speak one language. Recommendations work, reruns don't duplicate, TV and VOD are linked.
Every program start within ±3 sec accuracy. Catch-up opens right from the first frame.
EPG metadata translation for your audience's language. Works in your existing XMLTV/JSON integration. Languages: kz, en, more coming.
Content compliance with legislation. 6 risk categories, registry monitoring, age rating. Shared responsibility.
Channel broadcast geography. Which channel is available in which region.
Logos, descriptions, contacts, website, social media, broadcast language.
Sport type, championship, teams, persons + posters.
Stylized posters for sports broadcasts: team logos, tournament emblems, athlete portraits.
OpenAPI 3.0, JSON, clear endpoints.
Full schedule by actual broadcast, not planned.
Ad breaks and promos marked. For skip features.
Personal content recommendations based on viewer preferences.
Mapping linear TV and VOD catalog. Unified content space for recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Episode ID and what is it for?
Identification of episodes and installments in EPG for correct catch-up and navigation.
What does Episode ID include?
Filling in episode identifiers; linking episodes; catch-up deduplication.
In what formats is the data delivered?
REST API, JSON; integration with Content IDs.
How to connect Episode ID?
SaaS / API access under a services agreement.
How much does Episode ID cost?
Coming soon.
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