Tips & Tricks - freeview forum2024-03-28T15:27:59Zhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/forum/categories/tips-tricks/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWindows 7 Media Centre doesn’t detect Prime terrestrial in HBtag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2023-03-25:6513406:Topic:1346132023-03-25T05:13:04.623ZPaulhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/PaulAxford
As stated, Prime is no longer found and I don’t see any option for manual tuning. I realise this software is 16 years old but wonder if anyone can suggest a solution?
As stated, Prime is no longer found and I don’t see any option for manual tuning. I realise this software is 16 years old but wonder if anyone can suggest a solution? Hamilton Central Freeview Channelstag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2023-03-24:6513406:Topic:1346072023-03-24T02:38:41.601ZGeorge Garardhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/GeorgeGarard
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<p style="text-align: left;">I did a scan for Freeview TV channels from the central tower in Hamilton and received 23 channels. In January 2023 without altering the UHF aerial I rescanned and received the full 28 channels. However, those 5 channels, which includes Al Jazeera, Hope and 3 other channels,disappeared in February or March 2023 without any alteration to the UHF aerial. What's the status of those channels at present? Have they completed making alterations to the…</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">I did a scan for Freeview TV channels from the central tower in Hamilton and received 23 channels. In January 2023 without altering the UHF aerial I rescanned and received the full 28 channels. However, those 5 channels, which includes Al Jazeera, Hope and 3 other channels,disappeared in February or March 2023 without any alteration to the UHF aerial. What's the status of those channels at present? Have they completed making alterations to the transmission there yet?</p> Streaming - very poor picture qualitytag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2022-12-21:6513406:Topic:1330402022-12-21T23:20:17.975ZIan Rushtonhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/IanRushton
I'm new to Freeview streaming services having recently purchased a SmartVU dongle. I was disappointed to see that the picture quality was quite poor on some live channels, TV3 and associated channels in particular. Is this just the way it is?<br />
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Also, is 5.1 audio available on any of the Freeview live channels?
I'm new to Freeview streaming services having recently purchased a SmartVU dongle. I was disappointed to see that the picture quality was quite poor on some live channels, TV3 and associated channels in particular. Is this just the way it is?<br />
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Also, is 5.1 audio available on any of the Freeview live channels? Spamming on this forumtag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2022-10-22:6513406:Topic:1328672022-10-22T04:34:33.000ZJoryhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Jory
We are getting spammed on this forum. I first noticed it on someone else’s profile. Then I got my profile approved, and sure enough the same message popped up, with a different name. So i looked up other users on the forum, sure enough the NZ based ones with a public profile had the same message on their profile. But I can’t even find how to report profiles, I don’t think it’s even possible. I can see how to switch off comments on my profile, but that’s already there, it’s an obvious scam and…
We are getting spammed on this forum. I first noticed it on someone else’s profile. Then I got my profile approved, and sure enough the same message popped up, with a different name. So i looked up other users on the forum, sure enough the NZ based ones with a public profile had the same message on their profile. But I can’t even find how to report profiles, I don’t think it’s even possible. I can see how to switch off comments on my profile, but that’s already there, it’s an obvious scam and it looks ugly. How can we get these profiles taken down and the comment removed?<br />
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And I made a typo in my profile name, how can I fix this? Doesn’t seem to be a way to do this either.<br />
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I took screenshots of the offending messages but I can’t seem to attach them here.<br />
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Oh there’s another one spamming the forum. How on earth did they even get a profile name ending in “lost love potions” approved for a forum on Freeview TV? Is Freeview LIVE Streaming on Google TVtag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2022-06-12:6513406:Topic:1306722022-06-12T01:15:24.149ZLeohttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Leo
Does anyone know if the new Google TV will have Freeview LIVE streaming on it or is it a Dish tv dongle exclusive? Also do all android TV's have Freeview Live Streaming as well?
Does anyone know if the new Google TV will have Freeview LIVE streaming on it or is it a Dish tv dongle exclusive? Also do all android TV's have Freeview Live Streaming as well? Sky Go & Maori+tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2022-02-15:6513406:Topic:1281732022-02-15T12:33:12.467ZLeohttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Leo
I am becoming quite irritated by the way Freeview is set up. The end of Freeview Ondemand is happening later this year (which is stupid) and they are wanting us to view Ondemand content through there individual apps but the Freeview dongle doesn't allow you to download Maori+ for Maori TV programming or SkyGo for Prime programmes. How are we supposed to view these networks programming?? Could you please keep Freeview Ondemand for Maori TV and RNZ programmes as they don't have proper apps/apps…
I am becoming quite irritated by the way Freeview is set up. The end of Freeview Ondemand is happening later this year (which is stupid) and they are wanting us to view Ondemand content through there individual apps but the Freeview dongle doesn't allow you to download Maori+ for Maori TV programming or SkyGo for Prime programmes. How are we supposed to view these networks programming?? Could you please keep Freeview Ondemand for Maori TV and RNZ programmes as they don't have proper apps/apps available to download on the dongle while also putting Prime on Freeview Ondemand. Please keep Freeview Ondemand!! Windy Weather may impact your receptiontag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2019-09-26:6513406:Topic:937522019-09-26T00:33:22.063Zforumuserhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/forumuser
<p>Please be aware that windy conditions may impact your Freeview Signal. <br/>If you do have issues after heavy weather, please check your aerial outside (When it is safe to do so) to see if needs attention. </p>
<p>Consult your local installer for more information. </p>
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<p>Please be aware that windy conditions may impact your Freeview Signal. <br/>If you do have issues after heavy weather, please check your aerial outside (When it is safe to do so) to see if needs attention. </p>
<p>Consult your local installer for more information. </p>
<p></p> Is there a "Multiroom" equivalent for Freeview?tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2019-08-15:6513406:Topic:926052019-08-15T02:20:29.835Zforumuserhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/forumuser
<p>Good Question, </p>
<p>Yes however there are different ways to go about this, it depends on what you need the setup for. </p>
<p><strong><em>Method 1: Purchase another Freeview Box / TV for the other room. </em></strong><br></br>This is a straight forward way of allowing Freeview in the other room, in newer homes you will be able to connect a new set top box or Freeview Built-in Television into a wall socket, depending on the area and what services are available will determine if you can watch…</p>
<p>Good Question, </p>
<p>Yes however there are different ways to go about this, it depends on what you need the setup for. </p>
<p><strong><em>Method 1: Purchase another Freeview Box / TV for the other room. </em></strong><br/>This is a straight forward way of allowing Freeview in the other room, in newer homes you will be able to connect a new set top box or Freeview Built-in Television into a wall socket, depending on the area and what services are available will determine if you can watch Freeview via UHF or via Satellite. If you are in an older house, you may need to do a few more things to allow another Freeview signal into your other room - most people purchase a Two or Three Way Splitter which splits the signals from the Satellite Dish into your main room (Lounge) and another into the bedroom/s. </p>
<p><em><strong>Method 2: </strong></em><em><strong>Purchase a SmartVU Freeview Streaming Box</strong></em></p>
<p>Freeview along with DISH TV offers a small device which allows you to convert any HD TV into a Smart TV, but with the addition of Streaming selected Freeview Channels via the internet. You will need a solid internet connection with a plan that can handle streaming (Like an Unlimited Plan) You won;t need to connect the device to the Satellite Dish or UHF aerial, all it needs is power (Which you can supply from the TV's USB port or via the supplied AC Wall Adapter. you can find out more about this device <a href="https://www.freeviewnz.tv/stream-freeview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p>
<p>There are also other methods people use as well, share us how you set up more rooms with Freeview below, and if you have any questions .</p> Tackling streaming issues!tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2019-05-07:6513406:Topic:904372019-05-07T22:26:02.906Zforumuserhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/forumuser
<p>Hi All, </p>
<p>Winter is here, and with that comes plenty of evenings to catch up on your favorite shows! With that in mind though, with everyone mostly doing the same thing at the same time on Freeview OnDemand, Netflix, Lightbox or YouTube you may come across something called "Buffering" its when a video stream pauses momentarily to allow content to load to your device, it becomes a nightmare if it happens all of the time. </p>
<p>Those with poor internet connections will encounter this…</p>
<p>Hi All, </p>
<p>Winter is here, and with that comes plenty of evenings to catch up on your favorite shows! With that in mind though, with everyone mostly doing the same thing at the same time on Freeview OnDemand, Netflix, Lightbox or YouTube you may come across something called "Buffering" its when a video stream pauses momentarily to allow content to load to your device, it becomes a nightmare if it happens all of the time. </p>
<p>Those with poor internet connections will encounter this issue more than those with a reliable solid connection, most of the time poor internet connections are usually caused with Hardware and how your internet is set up at home, below I have some tips and tricks to troubleshoot any issues with your internet so you can do more on what you love like watch a great show on TVNZ using Freeview On Demand! </p>
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<li><strong>WHERE IS YOUR MODEM LOCATED?</strong> Modem location is key, as it broadcasts signals which allow your devices to connect to the internet, just like with any transmitter and especially mobile reception, location of your modem is important. A modem positioned central to the house will provide wide coverage in a standard household whilst a modem in the upstairs room or a study at one end of the house will be affected by distance and walls which block signals to your devices especially a smart tv.<br/> <br/> If you are limited in where to put your modem (Due to the location of the jackpoint or Fibre ONT) then you can purchase network accessories which can deliver solid connections throughout your home without relocating your modem or jackpoint, these systems are called "Mesh" or "Extender" Devices and can be brought from your local electronics retailer have a chat to the staff. <br/><br/></li>
<li><strong>YOUR MODEM IS OLD </strong>This is usually the case if your modem is more than 5-6 years old, modems last a short time due to the technology evolving over time, a modem obtained in 2009 won't have the power or the same compatibility as a modem received in 2018/19. You can talk to your Internet Service Provider about getting a new modem, they may charge you one or may arrange something else for you, alternatively you can buy your own at trusted network / electronic retailer.<br/><br/></li>
<li><strong>USE A WIRED CONNECTION RATHER THAN WIFI, </strong>I personally have my router near my TV as the TV is centrally located in my home, that way I can connect all my devices like my Apple TV, Smart TV and computer using a wired ethernet cable than WIFI, because signals are a shorter distance it eliminates wireless interference and congestion when you try and stream shows, <br/><br/></li>
<li><b>YOU COULD BE ON A BAD INTERNET CONNECTION,</b> This is something you will need to talk to your ISP about, you could be on a older connection for example Ccopper (ADSL) you can see if you can upgrade to UFB (Fibre), Wireless Broadband or even upgrade your current Copper Connection to VDSL ( a part fibre part copper service)<a href="https://www.chorus.co.nz/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2cTmBRAVEiwA8YMgzclcUOn03e-BYTDzDS4JBh2vtOeL5d7kW1TZqdLMwoBKXLGPRyg36RoC8JAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can have a quick check to see what you can get here</a></li>
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<p></p> Check your Satellite Dish in Springtag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2018-09-06:6513406:Topic:847232018-09-06T01:47:21.190Zforumuserhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/forumuser
<p>A spring clean up around your satellite dish can help detect any loose fittings or debris that can cause reception issues, </p>
<p>Even if there's no interruption at the moment anything that is loose like the fittings of the dish can cause the signal to drop off or over time reduce the satellite strength needed to deliver the Freeview Channels.</p>
<p>Make sure cables coming from the Satellite Dish to your receiver or TV are tidy and tied away so they don't over hang also check for any…</p>
<p>A spring clean up around your satellite dish can help detect any loose fittings or debris that can cause reception issues, </p>
<p>Even if there's no interruption at the moment anything that is loose like the fittings of the dish can cause the signal to drop off or over time reduce the satellite strength needed to deliver the Freeview Channels.</p>
<p>Make sure cables coming from the Satellite Dish to your receiver or TV are tidy and tied away so they don't over hang also check for any sudden creases or dents in the cable. </p>