There is no question that Freeview is a wonderful thing, thanks to its ability to give countless viewers a fantastic choice of premium programming with no ongoing charge. With just a Freeview box or other device and a TV aerial, you can watch some of the best TV shows available.
This means that when your Freeview signal isn’t very good, it can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to remedy the issue and get back to enjoying your favourite shows without disruption.
It could be a glitch
If you have suddenly noticed a decline in your Freeview signal, the first thing to do is check to see whether there is any maintenance work being carried out in your area. This information is available on the Freeview website, where you can check the status of transmissions in your area in real-time.
Check your aerial
The first step in ensuring you have a good Freeview signal is having a quality aerial in place, which means opting for a wideband aerial that can receive the full spectrum of HD Freeview channels. It is always best to work with a professional in TV aerial installation Gloucester or any other part of the country, as positioning the aerial correctly can be tricky. If it has been ten years or more since your last TV aerial installation in Gloucester, it may be to get a replacement. Corrosion can take a toll on its performance.
Time to retune
If you already have a high-quality aerial installed, it may be that you will need to retune your Freeview box or device to get the strongest signal possible. Freeview signals may be modified or altered, which will require carrying out either an automatic or manual retune so that you can continue to access your channels successfully. You may not always be notified when a retune (sometimes called a rescan) is required, so it makes sense to try this as part of your troubleshooting plan. Your ‘menu’ option, followed by ‘set up’, ‘installation’ or ‘update’, will take you to retuning.
