What do I need to get Freeview Play? If you bought your TV after , it will already have Freeview built into it. All you need to do is connect to a working aerial to watch live TV. And if you want to be able to pause, rewind and record live TV, you can upgrade to a Freeview HD or Freeview Play recorder — visit our Freeview products page to see the range available. And if you opt for a Freeview Play device you can get the benefits of live TV and access to catch-up and on-demand content all in one place.
To get Freeview, you need an aerial in good condition, pointing in the right direction towards a transmitter. While indoor loft or portable aerials may pick up Freeview, for best results we recommend a roof aerial. If you need more information or want to check your aerial is working properly, read our aerial troubleshooting guide first. If you still need advice, we recommend that you get in touch with a qualified aerial installer, as they will understand the circumstances and local geography in your area and suggest the best option for you.
With Freeview HD, the new HD channels took over one of these six multiplexes, and the channels that were in that multiplex before were distributed across the other five. This is why during the switchover many people have had to retune their standard Freeview TVs and boxes multiple times, with seemingly little effect.
It's all about reshuffling the existing channels to make room for the new HD content. This means that all current standard Freeview equipment will continue to function perfectly well with the SD channels, while only DVB-T2 tuners will be able to see the HD channels.
Freeview HD is transmitted at a higher bitrate than standard Freeview channels. This means the picture arrives at a higher resolution and contains more detail, while the audio is often better too.
Standard definition pictures were designed primarily for smaller CRT televisions. Find out how the major providers compare using our guide to the best TV and broadband providers. TV : All TVs made since have a built-in Freeview tuner, meaning you can access all the Freeview channels without needing extra equipment.
Some TVs have this facility, too. YouView boxes are similar to Freeview ones, but add the ability to use their built-in electronic programme guide EPG to browse back over programmes you might have missed, and then catch-up on them using on-demand services such as BBC iPlayer and ITV Player.
To get YouView, you have two options available:. You pay an ongoing fee, but you also get more premium content. Read more about the service, and watch our video walkthrough, in our full Freeview Play guide. Learn more about Freeview - the affordable and convenient way to get digital TV. The interface and features keep getting better and Freeview Play gives you so much more than the basic Freeview HD offering.
What have you got to lose? You might want to think about it. You might want to save some money and go for a Smart TV box or stick. Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter. What is Freeview Play? We run you through the popular catch-up TV service In-Depth.
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