UK households relying on Freeview for TV entertainment are advised to check their equipment and perform a quick retune due to recent channel changes. Freeview has announced updates involving channel renaming and repositioning in the TV guide, recommending a quick retune for optimal functionality.
Freeview stated, “On May 20, 2026, certain broadcasters are implementing channel changes, requiring viewers to retune for updated TV and guide information.”
Notable changes include the renaming of Hobbycraft TV to Shop Unlimited on channel 97 and Great! Romance Mix to Great! TV +1 on channel 61. Additionally, Great! Movies is shifting from channel 61 to channel 62, with Great! TV +1 taking over channel 61.
Freeview emphasized the continuous evolution of channels, with providers making decisions to relocate, add, or remove channels to enrich content offerings for audiences.
For those not seeing the updates, manual retuning may be necessary. To retune your TV, follow these steps:
– Press the menu button on your TV or set-top box remote
– Select “set-up,” “installation,” or a similar option
– If prompted for a password, try “1234” or “0000”
– Choose “first-time installation,” “factory reset,” or a similar setting
– Confirm deletion of existing channels if prompted
– The retune process should initiate automatically
– Save any found channels during the scan when prompted
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