UK households relying on Freeview for television viewing are advised to check their equipment and consider performing a quick retune due to recent channel changes. Freeview has confirmed updates, including channel renaming and repositioning in the TV guide. While the changes are not extensive, a quick reboot will ensure that TVs are fully updated.
Freeview has officially announced the update, stating that on May 20, 2026, some broadcasters will be modifying their channels. To keep channels and the TV Guide current, viewers are required to retune their devices.
Notable changes include the renaming of two channels: Hobbycraft TV on channel 97 is now known as Shop Unlimited, and Great! Romance Mix on channel 61 has been replaced by Great! TV +1. Moreover, there have been adjustments to channel numbers, with Great! Movies moving from channel 61 to channel 62, and Great! TV +1 taking over channel 61.
Freeview emphasized that channel evolution is ongoing, with individual providers making decisions to relocate, add, or remove channels. The platform continues to ensure a diverse content offering for audiences.
If viewers do not see the updates on their TVs, manual retuning may be necessary. To perform a retune, users should follow these steps:
– Press the menu button on the TV or set-top box remote
– Select options like “set-up,” “installation,” or “update”
– Enter the password if required (try “1234” or “0000”)
– Choose options like “first-time installation,” “factory reset,” or “full retune”
– Confirm the deletion of existing channels if prompted
– The retune process should start automatically
– Save any new channels found during the scan
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