[ratpie]

what am i missing

client
rpi3b+ running libreelec 8.2.5 and kodi 17.6
tvheadend htsp client 3.4.27.1

server
linux mint 18.3
Tvheadend 4.2.6-9~g12bff89
xmltv w/ schedulesdirect

tuners
hauppage usb dual
hdhr4us

• live tv works
  
• timeshift works
  
• recordings work
  

but i can't get the rpi client to see the epg data.

i have it working on the server (localhost) and 2 linux laptops in kodi
i have it working on 2 android phones over the lan
all with exact same setups. but the rpi will not populate the epg data.
the rpi channel mgr will not let me change the guide source from client to server/backend

any tips on what i am missing? i'm asking for help now since all the searches i do just bring up 3-5 yr old guides on how to setup kodi as a tvh server for iptv.