Smart TV help
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cayman-black

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13,265 posts

246 months

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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I have a smart TV which is from Italy, while it does get apps it doesn't get free view. I run this TV on the WIFI as I do not have an aerial,so was wondering how I can get more channels with this system and TV that I have. Is a Firestick the answer? tia.

Ham_and_Jam

3,710 posts

127 months

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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Firestick, Google or Roku are the best cheap add ons, although Roku seem to be near impossible to get at the moment.

Another way is to get a Humax or Manhattan PVR so you can also record Freeview.

I haven’t watched Freeview on any of my TVs for years, always through the PVR.

Edit - just seen you dont have an aerial, so scrap the PVR option.

camel_landy

5,504 posts

213 months

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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I use AppleTVs on all of mine but Firestick, etc should do a similar job.

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rayny

2,374 posts

231 months

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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Can you not just install the Freeview App :

https://www.freeview.co.uk/freeview-play

cayman-black

Original Poster:

13,265 posts

246 months

Saturday 2nd March 2024
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No app on the TV for freeview and I cant download it. With the firestick do I just plug it into the TV?

Ham_and_Jam

3,710 posts

127 months

Sunday 3rd March 2024
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cayman-black said:
No app on the TV for freeview and I cant download it. With the firestick do I just plug it into the TV?
They plug into the HDMI port, powered by a USB (either from the TV or mains adapter plug).

You wont get Freeview (or a TV guide based platform) from these sticks, just a plethora of Apps. So check the one you choose has the Apps you want.

cayman-black

Original Poster:

13,265 posts

246 months

Sunday 3rd March 2024
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Thanks all for the help.