London, 2nd August: Freeview is today updating its TV guide to make way for new and exciting channel launches. As part of the update, the nation's largest TV broadcaster is asking viewers to retune their devices to ensure they are receiving the refreshed channel line-up. The platform offers viewers 70 SD and 15 HD TV channels through an aerial with no subscription. As part of the update, some channels will move positions in the TV guide.
Some devices will retune automatically, for those that don't, viewers are recommended to retune on the afternoon or evening of Wednesday 2nd August or any time thereafter. Retuning is straightforward and should only take a few minutes. Viewers requiring further information or assistance can call the Freeview Advice Line on 03456 505050. More information is available at Freeview.co.uk/support.
On-screen messages will appear on channels reminding viewers to retune from this date. Those who do not choose to retune will continue to receive access to the Freeview service but may be missing some recently launched channels. Following the updates, channels will be grouped in to the following genres:
1 - 199: General Entertainment (HD Channels 101 - 139)
201 - 229: Children's
231 - 249: News
250 - 259: Text
260 - 299: Streamed
Since 2015, 18 new channels from major networks have launched on Freeview including BLAZE from A E Networks, and Discovery's Quest Red.
Guy North, Managing Director, Freeview said
We're preparing the nation for a bigger and better Freeview platform. We've welcomed many new additions to the channel line up in the past couple of years and today's update ensures we have enough space for even more new and exciting launches. Most viewers should find retuning straightforward, but if any viewer requires assistance, our advice line will be happy to guide them through the process on 03456 505050.
To coincide with the update, Freeview has updated its Channel Guide which will be available in selected retail stores from August.
Full list of channel changes:
Channel name
Old number
New number
Genre
CBS Action
64
39
General Entertainment
CBS Action 1
90
64
General Entertainment
The Store
39
74
General Entertainment
Quest Red 1
90
88
General Entertainment
Ketchup TV
96
211
Childrens
CBBC
120
201
Childrens
CBeebies
121
202
Childrens
CITV
122
203
Childrens
CBBC HD
123
204
Childrens
CBeebies HD
124
205
Childrens
POP
125
206
Childrens
Tiny Pop
126
207
Childrens
Kix
127
208
Childrens
POP 1
128
209
Childrens
Tiny Pop 1
129
210
Childrens
BBC NEWS
130
231
News
BBC Parliament
131
232
News
Sky News
132
233
News
RT
135
234
News
BBC Red Button
200
250
Text services
365 Travel
201
251
Text services
Kiss Me TV
207
252
Text services
Proud Dating
208
253
Text services
CCTV
226
260
Streamed
Racing UK
231
261
Streamed
CONNECT 4
234
262
Streamed
Sonlife
239
263
Streamed
VisionTV
244
264
Streamed
Planet Knowledge
245
265
Streamed
Huda TV
249
266
Streamed
Revelation TV
250
267
Streamed
Box Nation
255
268
Streamed
Arise News
257
269
Streamed
Loveworld
258
270
Streamed
Sports Channel Network
-
273
Streamed
Retuning Advice To retune, viewers need to press Menu' on their remote control and follow the on-screen instructions or those printed in their device manual. What happens next may vary slightly depending on the device.
A typical sequence is:
Step 1 - Press menu on the set-top box or TV remote control.
Step 2 - Select Set-Up, Installation, Update or similar option. If you're asked for a password the default code is 1234 or 0000.
Step 3 - Now select the First Time Installation' option (sometimes called Factory Reset', Full Retune' or Default Settings'). Press OK' if asked to delete existing channels. This will clear existing settings and find the new channel line-up. If prompted then save the channels that are found.
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About Freeview
Freeview is the biggest and best loved TV platform in the UK. Giving viewers access to 70 TV channels, 15 HD channels and over 25 radio stations through an aerial. The service is free from subscription, so there's no monthly cost. Freeview launched its connected TV service, Freeview Play, in 2015 which gives viewers the choice to watch what they want, want when they want in a simple way. As with all Freeview products, it's subscription free and works with all existing broadband providers.
Freeview is managed by DTV Services Ltd, a company owned and run by its five shareholders: BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and Arqiva.
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London, 2nd August: Freeview is today updating its TV guide to make way for new and exciting channel launches. As part of the update, the nation's largest TV broadcaster is asking viewers to retune their devices to ensure they are receiving the refreshed channel line-up. The platform offers viewers 70 SD and 15 HD TV channels through an aerial with no subscription. As part of the update, some channels will move positions in the TV guide. 
