How to Get Freeview on TV?

[alinajoseph]

Hi, I’m trying to figure out how to get Freeview on my TV. I’m not sure if I need a special device or if it’s built in. Can someone walk me through the setup or let me know what I need? Any help would be great!

 

[louisegrant]

To access free UK channels, you will require a television with an in-built Freeview tuner or a Freeview set-top box attached to an aerial.

 

[Gsusangrey]

To get Freeview, ensure you have a TV with a built-in digital tuner or a Freeview set-top box. Connect a UHF aerial to your TV or box, perform a channel scan in the settings, and you'll receive over 70 free standard channels.

 

[Kelseyleblanc]

If you want Freeview on your TV, here’s how I did it — simple steps:

1. Check if your TV has a built-in Freeview tuner (look for “Freeview” in the TV manual or model specs).
2. If not, buy a Freeview set‑top box (or a PVR/Freeview+ box) and plug it into your TV with an HDMI cable.
3. Connect an aerial/antenna to the TV or box (roof or indoor aerial depending on signal).
4. Turn the TV/box on and run the channel scan / auto-tune in the settings — it finds all available Freeview channels.
5. If reception is poor, try moving the aerial, switching to a rooftop antenna, or using a signal amplifier.
6. No subscription needed — Freeview is free, but there are paid add-ons if you want extra services.

(Freeview names/lineups differ by country — the steps above work for the UK, Australia and NZ variants with small differences.)

 

[robertwilliam]

For your television set to receive Freeview, it is necessary to have an aerial linked to a television that is compatible with Freeview or a set-top box that can decode Freeview signals. This is to be followed by the tuning process where you will see the steps on the screen of your TV.

 

[James Bond]

To obtain Freeview on your television you simply require a functioning TV aerial (or equivalent connection) and then connect it either into your television or set-top box and then scan or auto-tune the channels. There are also versions (Freeview Play) which demand the use of internet/broadband to access on-demand content.

 

[jade]

If your TV has a built-in Freeview tuner, just connect an aerial and scan for channels. If not, you’ll need a Freeview box connected via HDMI.

 

[EvelynLopez]

You need a Freeview-compatible TV or a separate set-top box/recorder.

1. Connect a working UHF aerial or satellite dish to your device.
2. Go to the Menu/Settings and run a channel scan (or 'Tuning') to find and save all available free channels.
3. For catch-up, connect to the internet for Freeview Play.