Missing Channels Troubleshooting Guide

This guide is designed to offer assistance in the event of missing channels, it involves a straightforward process that requires you to provide some essential information.

Note: Please be aware that not all channels are available on all services. Before proceeding, it's best to check which channels you actually have access to. You can use the links below to find out what channels are available to you on each service.

Channels available on Satellite

Channels available on UHF

Channels available on Streaming

Important: Freeview does not manufacture products, which limits our capacity to offer device-specific troubleshooting. If you encounter issues with your device, we recommend reaching out to the manufacturer's customer support for expert assistance.

Please select which channel or channels are missing.

If you're experiencing difficulties with missing channels on the Freeview Streaming TV App, we recommend reaching out to us via email for prompt investigation and resolution of any issues. Feel free to use the provided link below to get in touch with our support team.

Contact Us

Please select your region so we can check for any current network-related issues 

Network Status

There have been no reported issues in your region. To assist you, click the next button for troubleshooting instructions to resolve missing channel issues.

If your issue isn't appearing in the Network Status, it's best to try the troubleshooting steps below. Missing channels are usually caused by antenna or setup faults, so following the steps below should help resolve this issue.

Power off and Unplug

Please check that you've got your antenna cable connected properly to your TV, set top box or PVR. Here are some quick instructions to try.

     1. Turn off your devices.

     2. Unplug everything at the back of the TV/Device

     3. Reconnect everything, make sure no cables are loose.

     4. Power the device back on.

Power off and Unplug didn't work?

No worries, we have one some more tricks up our sleeves. The next step would be to try retuning the TV or device you are using. Here's a general guide to tuning in your TV. 

Retune didn't work either?

If you are still having a problem, we suggest calling the manufacturer for assistance (the phone number should be in the packaging or on the product guide). If this doesn't solve the problem, then call an installer.

If you have purchased a non-approved digital receiver, we suggest you contact the person you purchased it from for assistance.

Keep an eye on our network status page

We recommend staying informed by regularly checking the network status page. In the event of any issues in your region, this is where you'll discover relevant information.

Channels

Network Status

UHF
All Good
UHF
Satellite
All Good
Satellite
Streaming
Minor issues

Parliament TV no audio, Non-Android Panasonic TV's only: We have been made aware that Parliament TV does not have audio on non android Panasonic TV's when using the streaming platform. This is being investigated.

Streaming
EPG
All Good
EPG

Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.