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I can install -
Call David 07729037667 |
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Freeview
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Freeview
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BT TV
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BT TV is a mixture of -
It ideally requires a regular aerial. |
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Freesat
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Freesat is 186 channels received through a dish, from the same satellites as Sky.
You reqire either a
Satellites are-
Can I use my Sky dish for Freesat ? YES and No
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Sky Q
Can I watch my Sky on a different TV if I only have 1 sky box ?
Yes but you need a Sky Q mini box. Sky Q no longer use the old magic eye system, it now works over wifi, so no need for wires from the dish or phone line to feed the additional mini boxes. This gives FULL functionality including access to recordings from the other boxes.
Or you can run a HDMI lead and split the signal so both TVs would show the same picture.
Why don't my other TVs work since i had a new Sky box ?
The new Sky Q box doesn't include the RF1 and RF2 outs that the Sky HD+ boxes had. You would now need a Sky Q mini box or boxes.
Yes but you need a Sky Q mini box. Sky Q no longer use the old magic eye system, it now works over wifi, so no need for wires from the dish or phone line to feed the additional mini boxes. This gives FULL functionality including access to recordings from the other boxes.
Or you can run a HDMI lead and split the signal so both TVs would show the same picture.
Why don't my other TVs work since i had a new Sky box ?
The new Sky Q box doesn't include the RF1 and RF2 outs that the Sky HD+ boxes had. You would now need a Sky Q mini box or boxes.
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I can rearange Sky Q wiring and do fault diagnosis.
Sky Q mini box reception problems help How to fix Sky Q connectivity problems |
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Freesat vs Freeview
Can you get a good signal from your aerial ? Some areas are just bad signal areas just because of the lie of the land. If you're in a dip you may struggle.
Freesat requires a clear line of sight up and to the South-South-East 160 - 165 degrees in the UK. Have a look at every one else's dish or aerial to get and idea of direction.
Here's some Pro's and con's to help you make a your choice.
Freesat requires a clear line of sight up and to the South-South-East 160 - 165 degrees in the UK. Have a look at every one else's dish or aerial to get and idea of direction.
Here's some Pro's and con's to help you make a your choice.
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Freesat Pro's
Lots of channels + Free-to-air channles if your receiver can decode them. Foreign channels on Free-to-air. All regional news Channels. Cheaper to install from scratch. Decoders from £110. |
Freesat Con's
If you already have existing TV distribution you cant use it for Freesat. Require an additional box unless built into the TV. |
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Freeview Pro's
Most people already have a TV aerial. Most TVs have built in Freeview so no need for a Freesat box or dish. |
Freeview Con's
Less channels. Especially if you are on a Freeview light/local transmitter. Higher install costs from scratch. Cant use Freeview wiring for Freesat. |
Smart TVs and Smart Set top boxes
Virtually all TVs are smart TVs
In fact the manufacturers are putting _smart" tech in just about every TV, Freesat Freeview box.
Smart TV comes through your Broadband router.
Its either a subscription service such as - NETFLIX - BT TV - AMAZON TV - NOWTV.
Or free - BBC iplayer, Youtube, C4OD etc
In fact the manufacturers are putting _smart" tech in just about every TV, Freesat Freeview box.
Smart TV comes through your Broadband router.
Its either a subscription service such as - NETFLIX - BT TV - AMAZON TV - NOWTV.
Or free - BBC iplayer, Youtube, C4OD etc
What's the difference between Freesat and Free-to-air ?
Free-to-air ? - Don't bother !
In a nut shell “normal English speaking” channels would be lost amongst the 300 + free-to-air channels broadcast on the 28°E satellite group, so BBC and ITV have made it easier to use and called it Freesat.
Freesat is most of the main stream English / Welsh speaking channels that have been packaged and made easy to watch by BBC/ITV . These are supported by the Freesat guide button so you can see what's on and record etc.
If you put your satellite box into free-to-air mode there is all the Freesat channels PLUS a very confusing jumble of other channels in no particular order, mostly none English speaking such as Indian, Pakistani, Arabic, Chinese, Sky(scrambled) , None Sky(Scrambled) + 17 XXX channels. These are not supported by Freesat, you wont find them in your Freesat EPG (unless you add them).
Here is a full List of free-to-air channels at 28°E on WIKIPIDIA
In a nut shell “normal English speaking” channels would be lost amongst the 300 + free-to-air channels broadcast on the 28°E satellite group, so BBC and ITV have made it easier to use and called it Freesat.
Freesat is most of the main stream English / Welsh speaking channels that have been packaged and made easy to watch by BBC/ITV . These are supported by the Freesat guide button so you can see what's on and record etc.
If you put your satellite box into free-to-air mode there is all the Freesat channels PLUS a very confusing jumble of other channels in no particular order, mostly none English speaking such as Indian, Pakistani, Arabic, Chinese, Sky(scrambled) , None Sky(Scrambled) + 17 XXX channels. These are not supported by Freesat, you wont find them in your Freesat EPG (unless you add them).
Here is a full List of free-to-air channels at 28°E on WIKIPIDIA